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Johnnie Allan
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Johnnie Allan

Genre: Blues, Swamp Blues, North American
Origin: U.S.A
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Biography

Johnnie Allan rose to prominence as a Cajun artist already during his adolescence, serving as the steel guitarist for accordionist Lawrence Walker's group. Following the ensemble's dissolution, Allan joined forces with U.J. Meaux—a pianist, fiddler, and cousin to producer Huey Meaux—within the rock group known as the Krazy Kats. Throughout the latter part of the 1950s and the beginning of the 1960s, he persisted in delivering rock and roll and R&B performances. His career involved juggling music with educational responsibilities, including a stint as principal at an elementary school. Popularity reached new heights thanks to the success of his Cajun-infused rendition of Chuck Berry's "Promised Land." Combining rock's flashy style with authentic Cajun roots defines Allan's sound, which has found release on various regional imprints.

Top Songs

  1. Essential Collection: The Second VolumeTalk to MeEssential Collection: The Second Volume · 1999Essential Collection: The Second Volume2:55
  2. MemoriesCome SundownMemories · 2008Memories2:43
  3. MemoriesAll by MyselfMemories · 2008Memories2:19
  4. MemoriesI Wrote a LetterMemories · 2008Memories2:23
  5. MemoriesLonely WeekendMemories · 2008Memories2:19
  6. MemoriesLetter of LoveMemories · 2008Memories1:45
  7. Shine On (And Favorites from the Past)La bague qui brilleShine On (And Favorites from the Past) · 2011Shine On (And Favorites from the Past)2:45
  8. Shine On (And Favorites from the Past)Shine OnShine On (And Favorites from the Past) · 2011Shine On (And Favorites from the Past)2:58
  9. Shine On (And Favorites from the Past)Unfinished BusinessShine On (And Favorites from the Past) · 2011Shine On (And Favorites from the Past)3:03
  10. Shine On (And Favorites from the Past)Ca, ca c'est durShine On (And Favorites from the Past) · 2011Shine On (And Favorites from the Past)3:10
  11. Shine On (And Favorites from the Past)La mule a FuselierShine On (And Favorites from the Past) · 2011Shine On (And Favorites from the Past)2:46
  12. Shine On (And Favorites from the Past)I'm so Afraid of Losing You AgainShine On (And Favorites from the Past) · 2011Shine On (And Favorites from the Past)2:45
  13. Shine On (And Favorites from the Past)Greener Grass on the Other Side of the MountainShine On (And Favorites from the Past) · 2011Shine On (And Favorites from the Past)3:02
  14. Shine On (And Favorites from the Past)Mondes des CadiensShine On (And Favorites from the Past) · 2011Shine On (And Favorites from the Past)4:00
  15. Shine On (And Favorites from the Past)Homebound TrainShine On (And Favorites from the Past) · 2011Shine On (And Favorites from the Past)2:20
  16. Shine On (And Favorites from the Past)La robe (The Dress)Shine On (And Favorites from the Past) · 2011Shine On (And Favorites from the Past)3:06
  17. Shine On (And Favorites from the Past)You Win AgainShine On (And Favorites from the Past) · 2011Shine On (And Favorites from the Past)2:02
  18. Shine On (And Favorites from the Past)Where Are You Jolie Blonde?Shine On (And Favorites from the Past) · 2011Shine On (And Favorites from the Past)2:53
  19. Shine On (And Favorites from the Past)Ma belle SophieShine On (And Favorites from the Past) · 2011Shine On (And Favorites from the Past)2:52
  20. Shine On (And Favorites from the Past)(Hey, Hey, Hey) I Feel Like Dancin'Shine On (And Favorites from the Past) · 2011Shine On (And Favorites from the Past)2:33

Albums

Something Old, Something New

Something Old, Something New

2020
Something Old, Something New
Johnnie Allan · Album · 2020
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  1. Valser la Louisiane (Waltz Across Texas)Johnnie Allan2:26
  2. Sunday Morning StreetsJohnnie Allan2:50
  3. Pure, Pure CajunJohnnie Allan2:56
  4. Polycarp Phillip Pecot #2Johnnie Allan2:25
  5. Cajun ManJohnnie Allan1:55
  6. I'll Be WaitingJohnnie Allan2:27
  7. She Caught Me on the NestJohnnie Allan2:45
  8. Somewhere to Come When It RainsJohnnie Allan2:39
  9. Tell It Like It IsJohnnie Allan2:35
  10. I Don't Feel at Home in Your Arms AnymoreJohnnie Allan3:15
  11. Big Fool of the YearJohnnie Allan2:22
  12. Conscience I'm GuiltyJohnnie Allan2:32
  13. Sweet DreamsJohnnie Allan2:35
Louisiana Man

Louisiana Man

2012
Louisiana Man
Johnnie Allan · Album · 2012
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  1. Rubber DollyJohnnie Allan3:20
  2. Family RulesJohnnie Allan2:54
  3. What'cha DoJohnnie Allan2:57
  4. Please Accept My LoveJohnnie Allan3:31
  5. Hippy Ti YoJohnnie Allan3:05
  6. Jolie BlonJohnnie Allan2:47
  7. Sittin' and Thinkin'Johnnie Allan2:21
  8. Your PictureJohnnie Allan4:20
  9. I CriedJohnnie Allan2:38
  10. Lonely Days, Lonely NightsJohnnie Allan2:44
  11. Pardon Mr. GordonJohnnie Allan2:42
  12. Secret of LoveJohnnie Allan2:51
  13. South to LouisianaJohnnie Allan2:32
  14. MathildaJohnnie Allan3:56
  15. Opelousas SostanJohnnie Allan3:11
  16. Sea of LoveJohnnie Allan2:42
  17. The Promised LandJohnnie Allan3:42
  18. Sweet DreamsJohnnie Allan4:21
Shine On (And Favorites from the Past)

Shine On (And Favorites from the Past)

2011
Shine On (And Favorites from the Past)
Johnnie Allan · Album · 2011
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  1. La bague qui brilleJohnnie Allan2:45
  2. Shine OnJohnnie Allan2:58
  3. Unfinished BusinessJohnnie Allan3:03
  4. Ca, ca c'est durJohnnie Allan3:10
  5. La mule a FuselierJohnnie Allan2:46
  6. I'm so Afraid of Losing You AgainJohnnie Allan2:45
  7. Greener Grass on the Other Side of the MountainJohnnie Allan3:02
  8. Mondes des CadiensJohnnie Allan4:00
  9. Homebound TrainJohnnie Allan2:20
  10. La robe (The Dress)Johnnie Allan3:06
  11. You Win AgainJohnnie Allan2:02
  12. Where Are You Jolie Blonde?Johnnie Allan2:53
  13. Ma belle SophieJohnnie Allan2:52
  14. (Hey, Hey, Hey) I Feel Like Dancin'Johnnie Allan2:33
  15. Round AgainJohnnie Allan3:01
Memories

Memories

2008
Memories
Johnnie Allan · Album · 2008
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  1. I Don't Know Why I Love You but I DoJohnnie Allan2:58
  2. Wanting to Get over YouJohnnie Allan3:29
  3. Ain't Your Memory Got No Pride at AllJohnnie Allan2:18
  4. You'll Never KnowJohnnie Allan2:15
  5. Isle of CapriJohnnie Allan1:57
  6. Nobody's Darling but MineJohnnie Allan2:28
  7. Sittin' Here CryingJohnnie Allan2:05
  8. I Was a FoolJohnnie Allan2:08
  9. Just a Little BitJohnnie Allan3:08
  10. Graduation Night (As You Pass Me By)Johnnie Allan2:44
  11. Before the Next Teardrop FallsJohnnie Allan2:22
  12. That Old HurtJohnnie Allan2:44
  13. I Wonder What Else Could Go Wrong TonightJohnnie Allan2:26
  14. I'm Not a Fool AnymoreJohnnie Allan2:24
  15. I Haven't Seen Me in YearsJohnnie Allan2:30
  16. Convict and the RoseJohnnie Allan2:15
  17. Crying over YouJohnnie Allan2:29
  18. Come SundownJohnnie Allan2:43
  19. All by MyselfJohnnie Allan2:19
  20. I Wrote a LetterJohnnie Allan2:23
  21. Lonely WeekendJohnnie Allan2:19
  22. Letter of LoveJohnnie Allan1:45
Essential Collection: The Second Volume

Essential Collection: The Second Volume

1999
Essential Collection: The Second Volume
Johnnie Allan · Album · 1999
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  1. Secret of LoveJohnnie Allan2:27
  2. I'll Never Love AgainJohnnie Allan1:46
  3. This Life I LiveJohnnie Allan2:32
  4. Talk to MeJohnnie Allan2:55
  5. Lover's QuestionJohnnie Allan2:06
  6. Woman Left LonelyJohnnie Allan2:58
  7. Look at All the LoneliesJohnnie Allan2:40
  8. Sittin' and Thinkin'Johnnie Allan2:20
  9. Could You Love Me One More TimeJohnnie Allan2:34
  10. My Baby Is GoneJohnnie Allan2:36
  11. I Trusted YouJohnnie Allan2:03
  12. A Stranger to YouJohnnie Allan2:15
  13. She's GoneJohnnie Allan2:31
  14. Tennessee BluesJohnnie Allan2:55
  15. That Was the Last TimeJohnnie Allan2:28
  16. Lil' Fat ManJohnnie Allan2:16
  17. Another Man's WomanJohnnie Allan2:12
  18. I'm Asking ForgivenessJohnnie Allan2:31
  19. It Must Be LoveJohnnie Allan1:54
  20. Nights of MiseryJohnnie Allan2:19
  21. Ain't No Pleasin' YouJohnnie Allan3:47
  22. Somebody ElseJohnnie Allan2:12
  23. Bony MaronieJohnnie Allan2:42