beautiful cajun music in the 1981 film southern comfort.

[@johnm5889]

This film is so underrated... I love it

[@mikeschneider1624]

this movie is not underrated

[@mayort2688]

Your comment is an understatement. This movie is brilliant. The pace and mood changes throughout with a riveting storyline.

[@johnm5889]

@@mayort2688 100% agree with you 👍

[@paddyeejit1954]

I would agree that this movie is underrated. I often recommend it to people who have never heard of it

[@pearlschoice1988]

I’ve watched this movie so many times.❣️ it’s a classic.

[@michaelsix9684]

Cajuns know how to make their own fun and enjoy life, very refreshing

[@michaelsix9684]

Cajun musicians can make incredible music with just a few instruments, we are in awe of their skill and talent

[@teddy1066]

The guy playing the triangle is shredding it!

[@teddy1066]

Just realized the guy playing the triangle is Tony Balfa (Dewey Balfa’s son)

[@jacobdmurphy]

@@teddy1066he's actually Dewey's nephew.

[@richardjames4090]

My first duty station in the Military in 82, me and my roommate rented this from Blockbuster.....Turned out to be one of our favorite movies....every time I watch it, it makes me feel 18 again, and makes me miss my friend.

[@ronniecaptain]

Was a friend of Greg Guirard (RIP) who was the Cajun pickup driver who gave them a ride. He was also in "Shy People". He showed me a lot of the Cajun ways.

[@neillist5517]

"Trow you in the back"

[@005658able]

I live here in south central Louisiana. I was born here and I love it. It is a place like no other. We always look for an excuse to have a good time or have a "house party" like this one. If you came here and asked one of us to show you a good time and you don't enjoy yourself...that's your fault. We are going to have a good time showing you a good time and you will eat some of the best food you have ever had. Bien merci, C. Thibodeaux

[@005658able]

Hi, I am Charles Thibodeaux from Opelousas, Louisiana. Just wanted to tell you ....You would have a blast here. I would be happy to take you out for supper and some good Cajun music. I'm a good guy....not a jerk. I would see that nothing would happen to you here. I am serious. Not joking. [e-mail] Charles

[@markbailey2981]

005658able Take the guy up on the offer! I would love a few days out there. We don't have anything like this in England. Its not a very big country so it would be hard to loose yourself like it would out in the swamps. Go with him, Eat, drink and be merry!

[@005658able]

Well, I happen to be a backward hick with 2 degrees and a diploma and a family. I have been involved with showing people who know NOTHING about this area around. If you don't know these people don't judge. I don't judge you. The same things that make us all different are the same things that make us all normal.

[@005658able]

By the way, I am not a hillbilly. There is no hills or mountains where I live. What is portrayed sometimes on TV is wrong.

[@005658able]

If you ever visit, mail me. I would happy to show you around. Charles

[@seamusolunacy]

Such an underrated film. Introduced me to cajun music and a film full of suspense and realism.

[@amina-pr8xt]

What is the film about?

[@stephen69honanie51]

Watch the movie

[@R.U.Sirius]

@@amina-pr8xtIt's about Cajuns demonstrating how "Eff around and find out" works.

[@jenssterholt1161]

About the Vietnam War coming home ​@@amina-pr8xt

[@DennisB3533]

Army reservists on exercises in Louisiana swamps. Shoot at some Cajuns and start a shit storm

[@charlie1pipes]

I'm a Yankee from Connecticut, yet spend as much time in Louisiana as possible with my Cajun friends. Where people like Robert111 get the idea that Cajuns are dangerous is beyond me, and its really dumb saying so. I have been to most every festival in South Louisiana, and have never even seen an argument, much less a fight. EVERYONE is welcome in Cajun country, they are great people.

[@nunyabizness9955]

Hollywood maybe? Hollywood and media in general are largely responsible for push stereotypes through agendas. Hollywood is run by people that HATE whyte Christian societies and degrade them every chance they get.

[@philipjones5116]

Try nicking their canoes and making them think that you're shooting at them.

[@Werebat]

@@philipjones5116 Yeah, I hear tell some Civil War conscriptors never made it out of the bayou, as well...

[@lolitasamson-yv3yu]

Les français sont trop gentils, jusqu'à un certain moment...

[@michelebroyles6941]

@@philipjones5116just try stealing the crabs out of their crab traps! Ha. You’ll end up in pieces IN those crab traps!

[@blafleur886]

The first is Parlez Nous A Boire, the second is Eunice Two Step. I rented the movie just to see what the others are, Allons a Lafayette is first, and Tit Monde is last, total of 4 songs, all excellent versions.

[@gabrielgolden4336]

They really got this right. Marc Savoy on accordion, Dewey Balfa on fiddle, both are serious ogs of Cajun music.

[@killurmum6664]

Guy playing the triangle is Deweys nephew tony too!

[@crawlinbear1963]

Unrated comment.

[@Travis_22]

Amazing music and movie. An underrated gem.

[@jeffreyfisher306]

This movie is over 40 years old. I remember watching it with my dad when it 1st came out.

[@markoragnos6757]

This tune has been haunting me since I watched this films as boy in the 80s. I absolutely love it. Thanks for this. Love this film and this music!

[@thomasmoore9965]

Same experience man, i was searching for it years later and its still scary as hell :D

[@nealpomea2836]

Parlez Nous a Boire (Let's Talk About Drinking)

[@kingvader100]

same dude

[@kevindurand3237]

Snap

[@biggootz]

That fella is tearing up that triangle.

[@roguetravelar2409]

I first saw Southern Comfort in the early 80's. Once I heard the music I really got turned onto Cajun Music. Once you do some research & discover the Dewey & Rodney Balfa & their influence on the music, and Dewey & the other band playing members appearing in the movie. For me to explain to friends it's like watching a movie & the backing band is John Mayall, Jeff Beck, Leon Russell & Eric Clapton( to put a different contemporary slant on it or influential musicians), When I went to New Orleans(from Australia), I headed straight to the bars that played Cajun & sat & listened. Loved every minute

[@DrSchadenfreude]

The lyrics: "Oh talk to me about drinking, not marriage, always regretting the good times that are past:If you marry a pretty girl you're in grave danger, someone will steal her, If you marry a bad girl you're in grave danger, you'll have to live with her"

[@mparasc]

Ahhh .really

[@n-doghansenmand5655]

Wise words

[@TheStncld357]

Ironically true.

[@arberhadzidauti7927]

So true!

[@deaddan2148]

What's the name of the song, if you don't mind me asking?

[@bonniecrain8340]

I love the movie and music have watched it about 50 times lol.

[@JOSEMANUELSEIJASFERNANDE-md2rh]

Soy un adicto a este film de Walter Hill, un visionado todos los meses, desde hace un montón de años .

[@tramaylecolbert9808]

This song has been stuck in my head for 30 years. I almost put finding it on my bucket list. Finally! This is awesome!

[@jeffjohnson1054]

Tramayle Colbert parlez nous a boire

[@AndersPack]

Same here, I did find it about 10 years ago myself though. (the speedy version in the movie is something I fear we'll never find outside of the movie...)

[@mikeschneider1624]

u are not alone brother!! .. cheers from berlin,germany

[@kissel6481]

Im with you. Loved this movie as a kid in the80s. The song is burned in my head. Beautiful

[@psychodelicrock12]

Me too

[@charlesjenkins615]

This movie is were I was first exposed to Cajun music I wanted to hear more after looking around in music shops I found a tape Allen fontenau Cajun band I then became a Cajun music fan I'm not Cajun nor do I speak French Just a old hillbilly from the northern Shenandoah valley of Virginia

[@arniejck]

if this great movie were to be made today it would certainly get serious oscar consideration, given all the crap that gets nominated nowadays. anybody agree?

[@maxfrankow1238]

I’ve only passed through LA a few times. One stay in New Orleans for a weekend. I loved every moment. Great people, awesome food, amazing music.

[@thomasreaves302]

Louisiana is so much more than New Orleans.

[@KathyStrickland-nh9vx]

​@@thomasreaves302Being from FL, I lived on Grand Isle for years and loved it.

[@nanuk53]

I just want to run away from home and live there, and I'm 53. Great people, great food and a real work ethic. Thank you for keeping the dream of this country alive.

[@jkirk888]

I’m 56 and from Ireland and still want to run away to be a Cajun!

[@PatrickMurtha]

For my money, this is one of the greatest music-driven sequences on film. Just dazzling.

[@zaktabak4460]

The best movie I ever saw! Very haunting as well. When they are in this small village you feel the tension and the uncertainty of who to trust... What a great movie...what a great music score!!

[@cheranth010864]

A movie you remember forever

[@psychodelicrock12]

Amen

[@kyleshiflet9952]

Yup

[@rodneyroberts4417]

A stupid one at that didn’t make sense to me mind u was only 8 years old😂

[@Laura-cx7jj]

Again great. One of the most underrated movies of all time!

[@paddyeejit1954]

@@rodneyroberts4417you need to watch it again

[@qball6520]

This music is hypnotizing and it repeats over and over. It's got such a great hook👍🏼

[@youtubeman5033]

Your spot on , I heard this tune many years ago,and was hooked I listen to it nearly every day, I think I’m a closet Cajun even though I live on the other side of the world

[@Bigdaddytrips619]

To hear them sing in french with this kind of music is something I've never heard before. Pretty cool

[@bluenote824jones7]

This movie I believe made me fall in love with Cajun music . I also discovered I have relatives in Louisiana that are Cajun on my father's side . . Name is Landry

[@laurallewien2165]

Hello my grandmother was also a Landry....small world

[@MichaelSmith-jw8qw]

you can't beat good Cajun food--Justin Wilson was cool--the spices are incredible--it takes time and effort to learn how to cook like this! bon appetit!

[@mpaxton8991]

+Michael Smith It isn't hard. I learned to make a good Jambalya from youtube.

[@magnetodan]

I'm a big fan of traditional Cajun music. Just seeing the great Dewey Balfa and Marc Savoy makes this movie!

[@georgfriedrichhandel4390]

This remains the best rendition of the Eunice Two-Step I've ever heard!

[@muisire]

God almighty - how I love cajun music ever since hearing it on Irish radio in the 1950s. It still brings it all back home for me!

[@b25364]

I thought this film was rubbish, but watched it right up until the end; and after this bit it all started making sense and "clicked" into place. I now think it's a great film with powerful themes. It is unfortunatly very undervalued.

[@kvhvtke1935]

The show really brought back memories it was one of the first movies I watched When we bought a VCR for the first time I thought it was just amazing all the family come over popped popcorn you would have thought we was at the drive-in

[@RD-lt3ht]

Yes, the much maligned (nowadays in the hi-def era) VCR...but gosh I've never forgotten the wonderful ritual of renting a few vhs tapes and having a video-night with the family.😄

[@tommyau2006]

Cajun culture, music, food.......very fascinating. Love it

[@meeksbuzz8221]

Hi. I'm french and I'm a big fan of Walter Hill, espacially this movie and The Warriors. I've watched for the fifth time Southern Confort last week and for the first time, I understood that the cajuns are singing in " French ", but a french with a accent hard to understand for us. But I can traduce the lyrics of the song. " Parlez nous à boire, non pas de mariage Toujours en regrettant les jolis temps passés Oh si tu te maries avec une jolie fille Tu cours un grand danger, ils vont te la voler

[@TheYandyman]

Yea come on, English translation pls.

[@TheYandyman]

@Nunyun Bizz I've done some homework. Basically it says " lets talk about drinking, not marriage. If you marry a pretty girl she will get stolen away, if you marry an ugly girl the jokes on you so let's talk about drinking " Enjoy 👍

[@NikoChristianWallenberg]

That's because they are singing in Cajun French: Cajun French is different from modern metropolitan French.

[@jivanvasant]

Meeks Buzz > Some call that language "Louisiana French". See the KZbin channel "Sweet Crude" for a group that writes the music and lyrics and performs original songs that are a combination of American English and Louisiana French.

[@EekDaFreek]

Thank you merci bookoo

[@13bravoredleg18]

I was the only Cajun in my Army unit at Ft.Polk, Louisiana. 2/21 FA 5th ID (1985)

[@floyd2054]

I hold this in the top ten movies I've ever seen.

[@Laura-cx7jj]

Yes

[@gbarkie969]

Walter Hill director and writer of being chased films fantastic director and great film.

[@Coldnewton]

Can"t believe this film is almost 30 years old. Classic, one of the top 40 movies of all time.

[@todd9031]

This is the most awsome musice I've ever heard and of course of the great state of Louisiana...

[@tommytoploader]

Aside from the simply wonderful music, this is a masterclass on how you edit sound and image to create suspense in film.

[@baddriddimworkshop]

true

[@neiloshodges2816]

Great movie, watched it tons of times and never get tired of it :-)

[@maem7636]

Brighter Than Sunshine , " Southern Comfort " 🐢🐊

[@psychodelicrock12]

Me too

[@Buppasiri1]

I just bought the blue ray... awesome movie that's almost 40 years...

[@garcia83viz]

One of the most underrated actors .. Powers Booth

[@johndutton7915]

Seen this movie around 1000 times. Never gets old

[@snapshotian]

I would love to see this music performed live.

[@psychodelicrock12]

Me too

[@caseymor1358]

I was born hearing it and seeing it live. Fork. The same town the Bulfa Brothers are. Mamou Louisiana cajun music capital of the world

[@arniejck]

this is probabley the greatest action movie nobodys ever heard of. great great film that ive seen at least athousand times. acting, directing, music, it all fits perfectly together. an absolute masterpiece by walter hill. love it!!!

[@jimmykelley4517]

I've been searching this song since 81!!! finally. o.m.G!!! Thanks 4 the nostalgia :)

[@lexxiebodine1788]

That's awesome!

[@epicoutdoorracin2010]

Dewey Balfa on the Fiddle! I finally have got my fiddle in the same tuning to play Cajun & Blues! This is my favorite scene in the movie, it's really shows the best in South Louisiana culture. Great movie Southern Comfort.

[@psychodelicrock12]

He’s my favorite singer in the movie

[@bigorange000]

I lived and worked in Houma in 81. We had this music on blast every day. Loved it. Cajuns are some fun people.

[@Napco205]

My all time favorite movie!; The Cajun music is great also, but the theme song "Southern Confort" from Ry Cooder is just sensational!

[@SAsgarters]

Powers Boothe always seems like he's a second away from killing someone with his bare hands, no matter what role he's in. :D Loved this movie.

[@Useaname]

He was a fine actor

[@larrymoeller4086]

Powers was just a real cool guy. One of my favorites. R.I.P.

[@davidcaldwell8780]

Love this movie! Great cast. Exposed me to Cajun music and opened up a new world for me.

[@unit56productions]

good movie from back in the day, great music that's timeless!

[@Rustythemouse]

This Cajun village and feast is equal with my childhood memories in Hungary. In the 90's when we visited our relatives in the village where my father's family tree has from. Violin play and feast when pork butching goes on in the countryside is very similar.

[@huskyfaninmass1042]

You probably had goulash instead of jambalaya.

[@Rustythemouse]

@@huskyfaninmass1042 Very similar but there are few crab said: oink-oink before cooked. :D

[@colincarr2052]

Love the mounting tension in this scene to happy go lucky music. Brilliant.

[@jamesnix4871]

This is real music that talks about A Hard Day's Work and loving family God bless America

[@52woodsman]

this is no doubt one of my favorite movies of all time they dont make enough movies like this.

[@TheIrishAreTheBest]

Its just a fantastic soundtack, pure talent!!

[@no66y666]

One of my favorite films ever.

[@psychodelicrock12]

Mine too

[@Farawaysoclose]

Wish we have a time machine-the good olde days-hollywood dont make movies like this ANYMORE-they just dont- most of the cast a great actors-they still ARE-thanks

[@TheIrishAreTheBest]

By FAR the best versions of these two songs I heard SO far.

[@LaGrandeBayou]

Saw this movie at 10 years old That Illusive Balfa Brothers masterpiece "Parlez nous a boire" sedated my brain with that cryptically, hypnotic drone and has acted as a lifelong stimuli and touchstone ever since.

[@ИгорьИжщенков]

Rest In Peace Powers Boothe.

[@foxibot]

Loved him.

[@barstow6184]

Rest in Powers

[@kenhall9984]

I just discovered this music. Its awesome!!!!

[@stannollienfluffy]

always loved this song, thanks for posting. RIP Brion James

[@mairabella]

this movie was my introduction to Cajun culture and music. I was mezmerized by the music and bought Dewey Balfa CDs and am now addicted to Beausoleil and can't wait to go to another Festivals Acadians.

[@stevenrichards3699]

Cajuns are some of the most friendly ,gentle,generous people I have ever met,and I have been all over the world. They are not concerned with wealth, material things, or status, they just enjoy life,and the few things they have.

[@davidcaldwell8780]

Underrated film and the Cajun music is wonderful!!!

[@ishdelville]

I'm french and I love both music and lyrics, I'm able to understand some french words, but not many, best regards from france

[@foxibot]

Your accent is some different from our patois ma tite Cher! But we love our French frere’s. Merci beaucoup. We speak that broken anglais too. So it’s different than any other place and we eat that coush coush too.

[@rogerkomula8057]

I saw this in the theatre back in the day and the musicians didn't look any better on the big screen.

[@redskullwarthog9385]

I freaking ♥️ this southern jam!!!

[@detoxbvigilant52]

God Bless you for posting this. I'm a Soul and Jazz lover myself, so James Brown, Ray Charles, Charlie Parker and the like are my heroes, but a lover of joyful music just can't help loving this Cajun music. Thanks again and keep spreading the love Brother.

[@9thGenerationCajun]

+detoxbvigilant52 Check out Nathen Abshire for some good Cajun music

[@sylviefanofsandy9649]

Wow ....looks and sounds like Christmas parties of my childhood. I live in Quebec

[@rogerdodger8349]

Thanks for posting this. In 1981, when I was 17, I saw this excellent film on some new cable channel called "HBO". This is my favorite scene and this song has stayed in my head ever since. All the best to you!!!

[@julesmo323]

Thats exactly when and how I watched it as well. I was only 13 though. Very under rated movie.

[@firesnuffer0]

Seen this movie a few times, and just realized that is Dewy Balfa singing..

[@isaidwtfover]

I live in Arkansas, and I've worked in southern Louisiana as a Lineman for hurricane restoration, and I had the time of my life there. I love Louisiana!

[@dsultemeier1960]

This movie will always be one of my all time favorites! The storyline isnt too far fetched at all. The music is awesome. I developed some serious interest in this cajun culture. I'd like to visit the location where they filmed the dancing at (if i only knew where?).

[@Dean-i6l]

Such a great film x

[@free-birdrocker8809]

Don't mess with them Cajuns. Enjoy the music, food, but dont mess with them Cajuns..

[@dohzy]

I've just picked up a violin aged 56 and this is the 1st tune I tried to play. It stuck with me for 40 years since I first heard it.

[@Israeli1983]

One of the best movies ever.love the music

[@banistersmind]

One of the greatest American films ever made.

[@af2543]

Managed to make it to a few Cajun Bars while stationed in La. Not unlike making it to Biker Bars in Ca. after I got back from Vietnam.Felt alive....just lucky I made it out ok during those days.

[@dsalinas1990]

How is it that a scene like this can have such beautiful music but still be one of the most suspenseful movie scenes ever?? Oh I know! Because that's how amazing this was made!!!!

[@chrisz71]

I'm from Arkansas and I LOVE south Louisiana! I wish I was from there, because this music just speaks to me! I helped with Habitat for Humanity after Katrina and gotta tell you I loved the people down there. I wish I had been to a party like this, though.

[@chuckzom7947]

Love this movie. The music always stuck with me. Haunting and beautiful.

[@garethtomkins5797]

Great movie,great cast and Awsome soundtrack

[@imunchienandalusia]

such a great song. I remember watching this with my dad as a kid and this song takes me back there. Thanks for posting

[@mrbillhicks]

Oh what a film....

[@jkirk888]

I first seen this on VHS and it has always been one of my top ten films., even had the poster from a video store on my bedroom. Always loved the Cajun music and the beautiful Ry Cooder soundtrack

[@joeguzman3558]

After i went to see this movie i got in love whit cajun music

[@douglasspende6685]

I have always loved cagin music my mom is canadian and the french brought there music up there to. Great movie.

[@michelforet4790]

Parler nous à boire car nous avons soif, c' est de la bonne musique

[@michelforet4790]

Désolé pour la faute: parlez npos

[@stephenderogier6790]

C'est de la musique cajun.

[@GHAZICAD]

I love this movie, one of my favorites of all time.

[@jameswhittingham8027]

This scene is the bomb.

[@bruceb5481]

I spent some time there in the early to mid 60s. Such a tranquil vibe, "nice." 😊

[@skytreker]

0:53 the tune has been stuck in my head since my early childhood. Remembering vividly the surreal scene of a fascinating, alien culture in the midst of America which captivated my imagination since then.

[@crawlinbear1963]

3 years later,,, Well no sh!t. See you here in '27ish.

[@totilsom]

Same! Movie stayed forever

[@inkognito7607]

Me too. I watched it first time on TV in 1985. I remember being on the Adriatic Sea and watching in the canteen It was also a TV hall. I was 8 years old and I really liked the movie.The music is etched in me, As well as the scenes Where you have to bluff Because they've only got blanks