D.L. Menard sings The Back Door with L'Angelus

[@geraldo1921]

Marvellous! Marvellous! Marvellous! 1000 times! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️❤️

[@Longtack55]

I traveled around the USA in 1982 for a year, and the nicest warmest people I met were in Louisiana and Mississippi. Kiaora from Aotearoa New Zealand.

[@oplater]

In January 1992, when my first grandchild was born, I went out to Erath and got a rocking chair from D.L. so the baby's mama could rock when she nursed. A great experience with a great musician.

[@Doggie7719]

Please make America like this again!!!! please please god!!!!!! Love from Russia1!

[@georgemitchell9696]

We’re trying! Thanks for the good wishes.

[@Fo3rest]

Bon mizik Bonne musique

[@Javier-v4k]

Always love

[@albertarthurparsnips5141]

Hear hear ! From Japan ! THIS is what we all want to hear ! The REAL, good old USA !!!..

[@GENERALCCHORD3]

Amen, my brother!

[@joshuajesch7154]

I just found in 2023. I love it!! God bless you and hello from North Dakota.

[@bubbalong7646]

J'aime ca beaucoup! Il y a quelques annees j'ai habite a Pierre Part, Louisiana et j'ecoutais souvent a cette musique. La Louisiane et ces gens me manquent beaucoup! Merci bien, mes amis!

[@angelaagbongiague607]

It’s such a beautiful site to see my grandfather again, doing what he loved to do best playing the accordion, with his first cousin Clifton Chenier! I missing you so much!

[@luke144]

🌞

[@tommydeamon7657]

Such a pure joy to observe you must really muss him and the blessings he gave to life

[@fredferd965]

If you want a "front door" slow the music down to a waltz time and see what happens.

[@rmachayes]

What is so fantastic about this entire video is the fact that Mr. Menard's musicians are young folks. Young folks to keep the values and traditions of South Louisiane going!!

[@rw4749]

Yess!! Well said! I do admire that as well. 👍😁

[@ashlynpatin1472]

this is actually my cousin, he was my great grandmothers cousin and it’s like his musical talent has passed through the whole family

[@cobraferrariwars]

He is playing with four kids. Goes to show the vitality of his music and his attitude. Great smiles.

[@bobbylucas9948]

I'm from Louisiana, born and raised, lived there until I was 27, I never met Mr. D.L. but I know this song very well

[@LelaE34]

I am born and raised in Missouri but I love anything and everything to do with Cajun.

[@robertmorgan-zj2su]

From Missouri, lived in deep East Texas for years. Back in Central Mo and I miss this kind of music.

[@raymccranie7872]

This gives me chills! These guys are so young but super talented! It's obvious DL is having a great time. Let's all pray these youngsters carry on the rich tradition of the finest music of all.

[@judymcvey9005]

Cajun music can make your day wonderful! So pure and unique...never tire of hearing it. Thank you all & keep playing!

[@drakehonest2]

Hey how are you doing today…?

[@claytonchar9232]

The music is awesome! Sorry to find this 12 years later on KZbin.

[@nancyjanemahler9555]

Better late, than never. It is your time to enjoy!

[@fredferd965]

It was a beautiful day. The sun was shining, the world around them was brightly, deliciously green, and they were happy. That old man is gone now, but he left this behind for us to remember; people laughing, people dancing, people happy. There are many great men in the world who have left far less behind them. I envy him.

[@anthonycarroll6546]

Whoever recorded this and posted it, thank you. I am a lot of your views.

[@luke144]

I've listened to it at least 100 times. It's like a peak into the past. Good fun.

[@ellenhill533]

This is why I love Louisiana and always will

[@drakehonest2]

Hey how are you doing..?

[@saulnierhenryedward6753]

I am of Acadian descent from Canada. The Cajuns are our cousins. D.L. Menard's 'Back Door' sounds so much like Acadian music. All the same musical instruments are used. August 15 is the Acadian National Festival. The Cajuns are just as much a part of it.

[@ogaslaw46388]

Le fete des Acadien 8/15. Bouctouche, NB. Frolic des acadien. Mes proches sont pour la plupart morts maintenant.😥

[@joukomaijala7422]

Upeaa-great!🇺🇸🇺🇸 Kiitos-Thanks!🇫🇮🇫🇮

[@freshstart8540]

A legendary song by the Cajun legend himself; D.L. Menard!

[@ArnB-hk4hn]

Absolute greatness!

[@Dld1985]

One of the so many cultures in the US with their own great style of music. Love it.

[@NiteLiterr]

Man there would be no other place to be but dancin in front of those great sounds...a perfect day...

[@randycomeaux283]

The best Cajun song of all time !!! 🤘

[@garydauphin3948]

Went to Mr. Menard's house in 1992 or so to interview him for a project on Louisiana history. He was very kind, and sang for us live in his living room!

[@mavjimbo]

What a treat

[@joelfortenberry7865]

You are a lucky man to have heard history. I envy that

[@philippebeillan6962]

Génial mon ami .. que la vie te sois douce !!! Le bonjour de l ile de la réunion .. océan indien et .. francaise!!! Et ici des menards il y en partout. Un nom français .. salut d un cousin

[@jaimemartinez3866]

He forgot to say "hold my beer"

[@SuperLaplander]

Tres bien, merci tous! Best regards from Sweden!

[@cassia4019]

The sound quality is incredible...great musicianship !

[@islandershockey]

yes

[@gj1234567899999]

Just found this in 2019. Can’t stop watching this. The purity of young and old playing music together so carefree in a backyard is just so beautiful.

[@GregPourciau]

The younger people are the Reese family and there's more of them this band isn't together anymore the bass player and fiddle player are both married and the guitar player and drummer plays with the 6 younger members of the Reese Family they all sing and play multiple instruments the youngest Molly is 13 there are 2 adopted a brother and sister.

[@peggygibbons479]

@@GregPourciau I wish I lived next door!!

[@cajun1957]

@@peggygibbons479 I'd like to know WHERE in Erath this is. Like to visit the barn before it's torn down. Progress, you know. Anybody know the location?

[@ralphdekemper3055]

Gods Country! Erath, Mamou !Et al! 🐊

[@michaelmiller2397]

amen to that

[@bigdaddydunn]

One of the greatest cajun songs ever made, Thanks D.L.

[@davidcaldwell8780]

Im from a suburb of Los Angeles and i LOVE Cajun music 🤗

[@rayhoward8188]

OH, YES MY MAN THATS REAL MUSIC , RAY TWELVE STRINGS U.K ,BRILLIANT BAND , 🎉🎉

[@LisaSeymour-z8e]

My grandpa ,my daddy and brother were born in Erath! My grandpa lived there all his life !

[@10Hammers]

This is a gem, I listen to it often in these times of covid.

[@WeirdMedicine]

I had the privilege of seeing DL in Chapel Hill, NC in around 1988; I had lived in Baton Rouge but had never heard of DL Menard...I was blown away and this video took me right back there . Thanks for posting this.

[@SCRAMBLER390]

AWESOME. DL Looks VERY good still and as always is a true showman and a perfect gentleman. Still plays tight and his voice is still strong. And the rest of your band is just as tight and sound GREAT. Thanks for posting this.

[@sean2148]

It doesn’t get no more salt of the earth and authentic than this. My God I’d hate to see this culture disappear. They are the most resilient humble and real people you’ll ever encounter. La vie de Acadiens!! South Louisiana strong!💪 ⚜️

[@josuneschrickx]

Amazing how young and old can play together so well

[@lindagalloway607]

I have loved his music for a long time ❤🎉

[@jimmiecampbell4357]

As an old (73+) man from Texarkana, my kinship with La. runs deep. As it does for Tx., Ar., & Ok. Watch the singers. They play because of love & family, and love of life. America can learn by watching Cajun Music & and how to live a full life. Does DL look like he's ready to slow down and find a rocking chair? LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL!

[@raymccranie7872]

I know DL is gone (RIP) but I just love his music. What a Great performer! ❤❤😊😂

[@stevekonefal7990]

Rip D.L.....no doubt you entered heaven through front door...

[@boc234]

Legendary song from the legendary D.L. Menard with L'Angelus thrown in, it doesn't get any better than this.

[@laurandaiglemancuso9086]

Makes me cry. I miss what was.

[@josephnatiello720]

Wow. Thank you, Mr. Menard for all your wonderful songs and carrying the flag for Cajun Music. R.I.P.

[@patrickdecou4441]

I love the accordion music by Mr. Mennard.

[@drakehonest2]

Hello how are you doing today…?

[@andywjackson1135]

wow it's unforgettable, most wonderful thanks for sharing this beautiful video it incredible thank you 🙋🌿☯️🫶

[@edwardcairejr.3599]

I saw him at the World's Fair in New Orleans in 1984. Rest in peace, monsieur!!

[@georgemitchell9696]

Brought me to tears.

[@cajun1957]

Had an uncle, Milton Touchet, who died in '08 and after his wake and his Catholic mass we gathered in the cemetery of the Catholic church in Erath, La for his burial. I never experienced this before but a man sang a French song for my uncle at his casket. Didn't know the words of the song since I don't speak French but I later learned that the man who sang the French song was the one & only D. L. Menard. Obviously they both knew each other and it was a great honor for my uncle to be sang a song at his burial by the great Cajun musician D. L. Menard.

[@nInAg114]

+cajun1957 That, indeed, was a good send off for your uncle. Sadly, that hardly happens anymore. When the vieux et vieilles go, their ways go with them.

[@sadrablue]

Awesome

[@joshuatouchet99]

Brent Soirez hey my grandfather was Ike Milton’s brother.

[@gardistkalle6234]

Fantastic!

[@cajun1253]

@nInAg114 sadly you are right about the ways leaving us. I remember back in the 90’s they were “teaching French” but Cajun french and Parisian french are pretty different. When they punished kids in schools for speaking it they effectively killed it off. Sad but true.

[@Sadistikskins]

Cajun singers have a damn unique voice. I can't get enough, how come in Mexico we didn't have this!!!!!! sound like we could probably collaborate on something.

[@cajun1957]

It is in the spicy water.

[@O-sa-car]

There are a fair number of Hispanic people here from the colonists in the 1700-1800s as well as the recent immigrants from Central America. I would like to hear a Cajun-Norteña fusion band

[@vieuxacadian9455]

@@O-sa-car Beaucoups heritage de espana de Louisiane ami pour 300 anee .

[@emmettanderson6680]

⁠😊😊

[@emmettanderson6680]

😊😊

[@olmmbill]

Beautiful. Nice blend of tradition and youth, great mixing of generations.

[@klabbern]

No doubt, the best version I´ve ever heard of his Backdoor! Legend... Love the combination with L'Angelus.... Incredibly good...

[@anitabinge9433]

I love Cajun Music since 1963 and this is great stuff!

[@drakehonest2]

Hello how are you doing today…?

[@darlapremeaux7006]

Hello drake how are you doing today

[@Bearcat745]

Thanks for the note. This is the third year we have played in D.L.'s backyard but the first time I recorded all the tracks. It's a great sounding space! I'm thinking we might do a 3 camera HD shoot sometime soon. Bearcat745

[@kimcarstens610]

Just superb. I can't listen enough. I grew up Cajun, because mom was. Spoke French until she was 9. Grew up listening to it all, especially Aldus Roger. I had the honor of meeting DL, and so did mom. They spoke Cajun to each other for about 1/2 hour. A really, really, really class act.

[@Elise44437]

Haha agreed! Not just bc I’m a Cajun myself but my pawpaw “Belizaire” who barely spoke English was close friends with Menard and the back door was his all time favorite song! It was on the radio constantly growing up!

[@ruthboykin9873]

My all time favorite Cajun song, by one the greatest ever Cajun singers!

[@ZoeRPM]

I've met DL on many occasions. He's great company.

[@EldoNorte]

Doris Leon "D.L." Menard (1932-2017) was a legend of Cajun Music. This rendition of his trademark two-step song is quintessential, because it shows how he passed on his music with heart and soul to the generation of grandchildren. Just look at how capable, but humble the young musicians play up to him. It is as if they felt, that even this giant would not cast his shadow on the Earth forever.

[@artistoapeiron1373]

vraiment , cette artiste cajun est un monument de la tradition acadienne et cajun.

[@mavjimbo]

This guy is unbelievable

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

I'll tell ya what I've never been to "looosiana" but man that Cajun music just makes ya happy!!!

[@michaellafleur15]

Monsieur Ménard, you make great music, love the fiddle.

[@BURRITO44]

Awesome

[@TheTwoshoes4u]

A totally unique culture...keeping it alive!

[@jamiemorgan8785]

L

[@ritamanuel53]

Oh yeah sha! We gathering up our heritage and passing on down to our children and their children! LES LE BON TON ROULETTE SHA!

[@johnlavery6116]

Great artist ,lots of talent..superb.....Greetings from Ireland

[@brucemunn146]

I love Louisiana and the Cajun culture ! This song and video makes me proud to be an American !!!

[@brucemunn146]

I thank you !

[@mikeskill]

Zydeco, is Cajun as in Canadian from way back! They migrated from the north and created the food the music the culture!!

[@jean-louispirottin4144]

Mike Skill ils ont été forcés à immigrer par les Anglais quand les Français ont perdu Terre-Neuve , le Brunsweek et la Nouvelle Ecosse , par le Traité d'Utrecht en 1712 . Les Acadiens devenus les Cajuns sont parmi les plus anciens Américains venus d'Europe , en l'occurrence de France.

[@albertarthurparsnips5141]

This is your heritage, your beautiful country, & its people. Protect & treasure it for us all !..From Japan.

[@dellolasalle9546]

Très triste c’est très rare d’entendre du Français en Louisiane aujourd’hui

[@edwardrubino2837]

wow great stuff southern comfort movie in 81 brought me here and soooooooooooooo happy it did

[@mikemouse5299]

Cajuns are awesome.Thank you.Good music,good people and good food.

[@d-rock737]

With my Norwegian accent and you’re southern accent, we would get along just fine. Great music!! 👏 Love it!

[@theronsnell396]

Each time I hear this, I wonder at his talent. RIP..

[@ClarkGraeme-t4t]

Bloody wonderful!❤

[@barnacles62]

This is AWESOME music, and I love this guy. Cant understand a damned thing he saying, but that's what makes the Cajuns so unique, keeps mystery in the world. Greetings from the swamps of the Eastern Shore of Maryland!!!!

[@bajabum1987]

+OLD BAY Here's a link to an interpretation of the lyrics... www.allthelyrics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40080

[@barnacles62]

bajabum1987 Thank you, very kind!!!!

[@EekDaFreek]

I'm real happy to see that young man carry on their tradition

[@dicklinley1814]

View this regularly. Gosh, I miss D.L. He appeared live regularly on Lafayette TV in the early morning hours back in the 1980's. Certainly miss Erath, Delcambre, Abbeville, and most of all, Forked Island. Sadly, stuck up here in North Alabama...

[@cajun1957]

We miss all that have left. Mosquitoes still a nuisance.

[@theodoresweger4948]

Love that accent,,, Beautifull Thanks...

[@MazAcadienDuNord]

How cool is it to see youngsters performing with this legend! He's still kicking strong! Lâches-pas la patate DL!

[@TerrieLReed]

Thank you Mr. Menard my momma's favorite song was rainbow at midnight and I know she would love this song also. She's where the French side of me comes in Thank you for sharing your gift song

[@samalbarado9901]

Man I love this music y'all. I used to go to Louisiana every weekend to fight birds when it was legal. Miss those days!

[@raymccranie7872]

Oh Man, I just love this!! Playing outside is not so easy but DL & Company do a Great job on this Classic. I could listen to this days non - Stop!!! I love it!!! ❤❤❤😂😅

[@joelgardner5986]

RIP, DL. One of the great musicians and great men of Acadiana. Just heard the news of his passing, and there's a hole in my heart (but a DL chair in my living room, so I'll never forget him)>

[@rmoyer2738]

Was told about this today. Don't understand or speak French but what a nice song . Love the tempo.

[@randyconnor9322]

Mr. D L passed away today, a great Cajun !!!!

[@joymayo3422]

Bluegrass gospel showcase in Nashville first Friday in November @the troubadour theater in 2019,come join us!!!!

[@jamesverrett2503]

😪

[@randallbailey1306]

God bless the man who wrote this song

[@ashleysheridan7778]

Mr.D L Rip!!

[@fivestring4653]

Rest in piece sir

[@D3vilB4sket]

I had the pleasure of meeting this man before he died. I was young, no older than 15 or 16, so i guess i didn't realize how amazing that was. Looking back though, I wish i had talked to him more, because I would have been so interested to hear what he had to say

[@froggiechar]

Wow! Such an amazing performance! Great! That young fiddler is very talented, too. God bless, Brother Charlie

[@highlandermachineworks5795]

Love the Cajun accent. And the music is phenomenal.

[@ronfrankl]

WOW! What a treat! Menard is one of the greats of American music, and it is wonderful to know that he's still in top form. Thanks!

[@williamsalani8625]

Thank you, Mr Menard. RIP sir.

[@IrishEddie317]

I met the young folks from L'Angelus at a CWG convention in New Jersey. They are inspiring and wonderful kids.

[@bubbalong7646]

I like this a lot! A number of years ago i lived in Pierre Part, Louisiana and I often listened to Cajun music. I miss this area and the people very much! Thanks!

[@devinmillermedia]

I have probably watched and listened to this video 50 times. Thanks so much for posting it.

[@joesickdog]

+Devin Miller Me too. This is pure greatness. D. L. Menard is fantastic.

[@klabbern]

Add another 50 here... :-) Incredibly good!

[@perrynay1533]

Devin Miller yep..

[@bigtiny3857]

Only 50? I,m at 60 or more.

[@roxannecourville9723]

And I have watched it. 150000 times

[@luke144]

I can't get enough of that Cajun squeeze box!!!

[@Akira3kgt]

Thank you so much for posting this. I miss my grandfather from Mamou and this just made me cry happy tears.

[@jclandreneau6349]

D L Is A Gem To Cajun Music And Cajun Culture

[@COBRA3981]

Every time i play this video, i enjoy like the first time... the kid really rules the fiddle!

[@RJ4960]

Great fiddle player - in the right hands a good ol' two-step can rock!

[@tomslaughter9544]

I miss partying like this. Cheers ya'll!

[@eyoung2289]

RIP Mr. DL your music will live forever ! Thank you

[@55terriblegasser]

Great stuff ! Beautiful

[@jasonargone9777]

A new treasure to be savored, L'Angelus....young, very talented and inspired, ( the fiddle player is great )

[@StevieReesmusic]

thanks!

[@dlrunner]

They are the equal of any Cajun band in the world; they are that good.

[@77goofyguy]

Better than most

[@jean-louisberlatier3433]

Merci beaucoup depuis la France

[@tonymcrae6510]

grinning from ear to ear. I gotta make it back home

[@GeorgetownDCNative]

Thank you, Mark, (Cajun Guru), for introducing me to your Great Uncle's melodious songwriting! Truly special and unique! I appreciate your diligence in bringing this piece of Cajun culture to my attention. Wishing you great success with your Food Truck business. Great concept, bringing authentic Cajun Food to Kentucky with your Cravin' Cajun!!! Blessings! ...