Lee Benoit - Lacassine Special

[@donromero6357]

Benoit. I am 70 year PTSD Vietnam vet Your music Brings happiness to my soul. I've Trying to follow you with a b flat harmonica You teach me a lot God bless Benoit.....

[@edwardconley7498]

Amen brother welcome home..USMC RVN 1969 combat wounded.

[@linaleblanc8288]

Many respects to both you gentlemen

[@ebay5535]

welcome home brother C1/5 Cavalry 1968

[@ftargr]

welcome home

[@jameseast7966]

​@@edwardconley7498Semper Fi Marine. 69 Danang here.

[@Mixster707]

Thank You for keeping this music alive!! My Daddy was raised in Bogalusa. I’m 1/2 Cajun and I was dancing from 3yrs old till 71. Keep it coming. God bless you!

[@grahamdonachie6298]

As a Scot...I think this music is one of the most lovely haunting melodies I've ever heard.....I am used to singing traditional Scottish and Irish...this makes me want to get up and glide across a pine dance floor...Vive la Cajun....

[@Rouxgarou96]

Well Cajun music has origins from the Brittany region of France which has a Celtic culture just like Scotland.

[@ScottH-kx1dm]

love this.

[@raymccraine2449]

C'est Bon!! Wonderful Monsieur Benoit.

[@johnanderson5186]

I stumbled across this video searching for french music of south Louisiana. I saw Lacassine in the post and it awoke many fond memories. When the video started I knew I hit the spot. In the mid 70s, I had two very good friends in Houston who carried me there to spend a weekend avec son amis. It was one of the best times I had ever had. They introduced me to their music, their food and their goodness. We returned many times. I remember a place where we camped called Whiskey Chitter. I loved those people. I am so lucky to have come across this video! And I will share it now. Bon temps!

[@LeeBenoitMusician]

I would like to thank everyone for the nice comments on this video. God Bless y'all. Lee Benoit

[@tootsie1515]

Bradley Benoit. The lady on the triangle rocks! Love her cool, put together smile and her great rhythm.

[@leroywhite2075]

Lee I’m from the north and I just love to listen to your music on the squeeze box

[@mr.wizard2974]

Lee we would like to thank you for such beautiful music.

[@seanfried5583]

This is fantastic. There is so much great stuff going here. Who knew so much technique went into playing triangle. Great drumming.

[@marthajimenez1026]

💕💕💕💕💕

[@passion777able]

From a Mexican in the Chicago area who LOVES this music as much as my mariachi songs. Lee, you make my heart SING. I love your music.

[@juliensecq7433]

Merci beaucoup pour ce chef-d'oeuvre !

[@dfb1111]

This is one of my favorite renditions of this song. Beautifully unique. Many great dances at Randol’s over the years and grateful for all the good times there.

[@charlespayne2002]

This reminds me of going to Randol's to eat and dancing with my grandmother in between pots of crawfish. I miss those times so much. Thanks for posting.

[@dirkforchert3302]

Sitting drunk in Bavaria,south Germany. I love this music! I have a smile on my face.Thanks for the good music!

[@elizabethgray539]

You should see travis matte you would get a real treat of me and my cousins band

[@williamminyard5517]

It's the best. I tend to drop tears when I hear this darn music I don't know why I still love it

[@MrStarboy4321]

I have dreamed of cajun music for all my life.. being hispanic it gets my feet to tapping and makes me want to dance all night.. love your voice and the the smoothness of it. Love the music you play.. I will keep listining as long as you keep playing...ladytarot

[@anonymousistre3248]

I've always said that Hispanic and Cajun people were very closely related. Having had many Hispanic friends throughout life I learned how close our cultures were, lots of music, drinking, and great food were the center of both! Thank you for this comment, keep the cultures alive.

[@okrafeet]

@@anonymousistre3248 - having grown up in Louisiana, I always felt the same. Loved the music that my Hispanic friends from Texas introduced me to. So similar to our awesome Cajun music.

[@okrafeet]

@Carol Benoit - same here. Especially Cumbia

[@davidwayne4296]

Smooth singing! Country music has Jim Reeves and Cajun music has Lee Benoit. All band members skilled. I appreciate that I can actually hear the bass notes your wife is playing. Bass is too often drowned out. Your dancers are clearly enjoying and appreciating the smooth vocals and perfect beat which is easy to keep.

[@marydeewright3576]

So lovely to see those couples dancing, so romantic, regret this isnt so popular these days

[@andrewyanez5285]

The opening notes of the accordion did it for me. You can tell the music and the playing of the accordion comes from the heart. The melody is so pretty it just makes you smile, and take your girl on the dance floor. Thanks man!

[@dmitrivlad8538]

Every time that I press play on this song... It turns into a 30 minute loop. Thank you, Mr. Benoit

[@williamstyers4264]

Was stationed in Biloxi, MS from 69-70 (Hurricane Camille) and spent many weekends in New Orleans with a cajun friend. Learned one thing for sure, if this music doesn't get you up and moving, you are dead!!! Thank you Lee for bringing back great memories of a beautiful city and the world's most hospitable people. Keep playing forever.

[@gwengata2904]

I really love this song it reminds me of when my dad passed away He loved this song it was so good to hear a song that my dad loved God bless you Lee...

[@garyleblanc586]

From a Nova Scotia Acadian brother, "I love this stuff"... music that was born from despair and tragedy. It's no wonder our culture has survived. The spirit of Acadian and Cajun music is enough to lift anyone's spirit. Bien faite Lee!!!!!!

[@davidd.daigle3849]

Bonjour , Cousin ! ...... lol .....Me there , Hi am also an Acadian from northern Maine .... Many of us up here in the St. John Valley [ in northern Maine } ...... Leblanc is quite common here , also ..

[@dbenoit8862]

Amen

[@bettiematleener5571]

Gary LeBlanc 👌🏽👌🏽❤️ from holland

[@allisgrace1313]

And Bonjour, from another Cajun cousin, born in Michigan! My Mama was the first one off that terre bonne of Louisiana! Ancestors were LeBlancs & Benoits, so nice to find family here! Heading down to spend time with family soon and can't wait to be back in the land of my heart!

[@rogeralsop3479]

Excellent.

[@raymccraine2449]

I've got my favorites who I believe represent Cajun music to its finest. They are; Jo El Sonnier, Doug Kershaw, The Savoy Family and Lee Benoit. Keep doing it Folks. You,re Great!

[@PatrickMarlowe-dq9lw]

What about Nathan Abshire or Clifton Chenier or Balfa bros or Amede Adroin

[@labrat1024541]

Right to the heart. Makes me miss the bayou.....Great job, thanks........tears

[@etoile49]

belle musique et tu chantes bien en plus tu es beau bonne soirée xx

[@georgfriedrichhandel4390]

That's what I love about Cajuns. They can party like no one else on earth! Their joie de vivre is contagious!!!

[@erichart7001]

Dennis Nayland Smith spot on their Dennis Eric from England

[@DougSConfederateHammer]

And Zydeco music is the only place you'll find an accordian being used as a lead instrument.

[@dbd1353]

Not just Zydeco, although Lee is A good Cajun player..Many Mexican band have the accordion as the lead..

[@rayfuselier8118]

Dennis Nayland Smith ,yeah. Eee😎

[@rolandadam5780]

Dennis Nayland Smith was

[@lovevivaldi]

I keep coming back to this video. I love it. Lee, I love your singing. What fun watching the dancers.

[@SonOfLabrador]

Definitely one of the best Cajun tunes and performances i've ever seen!! Great job Lee!! Greetings from a big fan from Croatia!!

[@smike-lz8uf]

Sitting here in England under a fat, windy layer of March clouds and this joyous music is just so 'dayum' good! Merci pour la musique!

[@tonybonnici5920]

OH WOW!!!! I love you guys... What a great sound. The drums and bass sound fantastic.. Great back beat Greetings from Australia!! :)

[@felgercarb3803]

From Australia to Denmark, great music is loved all over the world. Take care mate and best regards from Denmark

[@riabouma9317]

Greetings from Holland

[@francineracette1658]

I'm French Canadian and I only understand a few words but I do not care cause I adore Cajun music. Going to Louisiana in May 2019. Been there 3 times already. never enough.

[@virginialpinon748]

Maybe u can give me some knowledge...my last name Pinon I once met a lady married a French Canadian with the name ..now...my dad was Mexican...with grandmother from Belgium. Blond. Wen in NOLA i met Roger Pinon at Travelers aid. Hes a boat worker who was just on for his mail. I introduced mtmyself..he said he live across Lake Pontchatrain..lol. so i i hot French blood..tell me r u at all familiar with the name. I'll ck bk here from x 2 x. U can reply at me gmail.com. Merci

[@vlvijczf]

J’aimerai y aller aussi un jour. Très vivant les Cajuns. 😊

[@patriciayoung9664]

You are an amazing singer and accordion player, sir! I have introduced your music to my English 1 students here in Brownsville, Texas (come on down!) on the border by the sea! I absolutely love your singing and playing. God bless you!

[@mrflatroofer4089]

Beautiful.

[@loveyourneighbor9354]

This music is the happiest music on earth and my favorite by far of anything I have heard. If ever you need a lift up tune this music will lift your spirits. The music seems to go in different directions all at one time. Love it. Love everything Cajun! !

[@spidaman0112]

My favorite part of the music is seeing an old couple who have been dancing partners for decades step out at a festival or party and enjoy the music and dance for everyone.

[@svendufva8865]

Sitting in a dark cold Stockholm...this music warms my heart, it sure does.

[@wynea7911]

Your music has flavour!

[@paulkasputis5978]

Lots of people dancing with smiles on the faces - good job Lee!

[@LeeBenoitMusician]

Thanks Paul!

[@pascaletrudeau-cananasso2080]

je fais un peu

[@leopic501]

What great bunch of people .

[@vaseline2810]

Lee, you have great vocal quality for cajun music. I enjoy your music.

[@kathycarter5578]

Lee, you are unreal! That voice - smoooooth as silk, and it goes perfectly with your accordion. I want a c.d. of your music tomorrow! I'll be up all night now playing everything I can find of you playing and singing - for real! Keep it up man. Don't really remember anyone singing cajun songs with such "on the note" smoothness. Thanks!!

[@MultiKZB]

This group is one of the reasons I want to visit New Orleans if not relocate there! Thank you for all of your joyous music...hey, hey people do still dance!

[@larosedacadian]

This is Lafayette, not New Orleans btw.

[@louierodriguez9880]

I love this group and their music.

[@MrPoetnscribe]

Lee Benoit has got the best Cajun voice I've heard---by far! I found that he is also a hellava nice guy too.

[@whatnext9049]

Rocking with my 6 month old grandson in Lafayette. He loves this one! Thank you!

[@tamtaryba]

Une musique qui fait oublier ses soucis. Merci beaucoup d'avoir posté cette vidéo. Salutations chalereuses de Pologne à tous ceux qui écoutent du cajun!

[@ericdeville2075]

Hi Lee I hope I will come from France to see you on stage one day Your music is life!!!! Éric

[@marilisasachteleben]

Love from Michigan! We saw you at Pont Breaux, Lee Benoit and your wonderful family band! My husband was delighted because he was a youtube fan. We were staying with our kids in Broussard. Won't you come up north and play at our local microbrewery?? S'il vous plait??

[@francoispedinielli7293]

Merci pour cette belle musique freres ainés d'Amerique sauvez notre langue

[@seansturgill4869]

I've listened to numerous different versions of this song, and I keep coming back to this one. Lee, your accordion playing is so tight and active. The rhythm section is keeping perfect time-triangle included. Keeping time like that isn't NOT as easy as it looks. As a percussionist from birth, I know this. This song is like the most beautiful metronome I've ever heard. I recently purchased an accordion just to start from scratch and try, one day in the distance future, to attempt this classic the way you do it. Thank you for sharing this!

[@joeoliver3932]

Reminds of the days I played a guitar with some of these bands when I lived in Victoria, Texas as a kid . These people really enjoy life and work hard !!!!!

[@dominiquegrenier925]

J'ai découvert la vidéo du groupe Lee Benoit et je suis littéralement tombée en amour de la musique cajun qui donne envie de danser ! Merci à vous tous et bravo

[@zacharyculhane8474]

I'm from Minnesota and my late grandma used to play the accordion like this that's why I'll love this kind of country and sound

[@randytheriault1386]

his accordian playing pumps air in to my lungs when its really loud how can you not dance when he's breathing for us Thank you Mr Benoit !

[@tribeofjosepht.i.community9977]

Dallas, Texas, USA, March 29, 2020, 18:37 Sunday ! Here in My Apartment listening to Zydeco Cajun, while in Coronavirus Lock Down. C'est bonne !

[@Uclhadi]

Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne, France, 13:31 Saturday. I see you !

[@jenndoig9096]

Here in Las Vegas April 11 in lockdown.

[@yvetteaf90803]

April 11! 605pm 😍👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🔥🔥

[@randytheriault1386]

his accordian pumps air in to my lungs how can you not dance to this ?merci Mr Benoit

[@rim4878]

Je viens de tomber sur cette chanson wouaw 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 que Dieu vous benisse magnifique tous simplement magnifique la plus belle chanson de la vie

[@joaniejeet7521]

Kia ora.... greetings from New Zealand ....loving your music its joyful 🌷🌷🌷

[@alansmith6135]

Love this guy Love his voice and accordian

[@marilynmonroe2675]

Merci beaucoup pour le musique!!! Cest magnifique!!! Greetings from the Emerald Isle 🇮🇪🍀🇮🇪🍀😘😘🥰😍💋💋💋

[@patricelongchamps9880]

A smile from Québec !!!!

[@kathycarter7396]

Every time I come back to watch this, I get stuck on it again. Have to watch them all, over & over & over. You're still the best, Lee. Not giving up hope on making it down there to meet you all. : )

[@jamespinckard4210]

I live in georgia but I really love that cajun music. Good music, good people and good times. Would love to be there with you all. Great job Lee. Love your music.

[@pedojoesanalorifice3541]

Cajun music, like Zydeco, Delta Blues and Bluegrass, to name a few, know no borders or boundaries. It's a music that speaks to the soul. If you don't hear it, do you even have a soul?

[@orignal7]

I'M from QUEBEC Canada,,, I.m french.,,,I love this french Cajun accent from Louisiana... Beautiful..

[@vlvijczf]

@@GreyWhiteBlue tu vois ont se comprend bien!👍

[@jamesgodwin868]

Still loving this music. It always lifts my spirits.

[@jackfrechette1805]

Love that back beat, accordion and violin- Beautiful. Thank you

[@iahelcathartesaura3887]

I can't get enough of this good music & good spirit! Lee Benoit, you have a really great voice, I love it. Greetings from Asheville, NC.

[@Rhodesong]

As you know I a cancer patient your music lifts my spirits. Play guitar as a master but still can’t get the accordion down but I keep trying. I’m in love with Colinda. Please post if you ever play in Florida lcould probably get you a gig a Ruth Eckerd Hall

[@LeeBenoitMusician]

Thanks for the kind words. We played at that festival years back. Great time. We would love to go back. Nothing in the plans now but hopefully we can make it back there one day.

[@arronjoseph1212]

One of the finer points of my life was listening and enjoying the sounds from the bayou .

[@mr.miaumiau2892]

I salute you from the north of México , I recognize your acordeon playing in the very same root than our " norteño" music , our heritage from the French invasion , glad to hear your marvelouse music

[@nobodyyouknow222]

your comment is very gracious and well informed.. both branches of the tree are wonderful !

[@mr.miaumiau2892]

Nobody YouKnow You are a learned man , I can see ( or read) , greetings for you my friend

[@glenmcreynolds6300]

Somebody has to get Lee and Flaco together. That will either be a war or the hottest squeeze box playing on the planet.

[@mr.miaumiau2892]

Glen McReynolds Right !!!

[@lindacrawford6155]

Mr.miaumiau I think all the old cultures used the accordion and fiddle. I lived in Mexico for awhile and love the music. I can see the similarities too.

[@journeyer58]

There ain't nothing like the music, food and fun of Louisiana up here in Pa. Man I stumbled on your video because of Eric Breaux. There was a suggestion in his video and I'm damn glad that I took the opportunity to listen. I miss the bayou so much, I miss the love too much but live up here now. Peace.

[@rejeantremblay4635]

there is something about that music, it is just great, enjoy

[@kassandraayalasongs]

wowww this is so beautiful melty singing

[@ashleylewis1063]

Just can't sit still when listening to music like this. Always puts me in a good mood.

[@davetoffen7944]

simply .....wonderful

[@normaswire9893]

I was born and raised in Cajun. Love to know that Cajun music is still thriving

[@izk7900]

Big hello from south Texas by the border! I play accordion in a tejano/conjunto band. I love your playing and energy man! I been watching all your videos while I'm bbqn and drinkn some cold ones! Squeeze on

[@ianmurray416]

Marvellous, from the Celtic fringe of Europe. I love your Zydeco!

[@krystalcastillo4537]

Just found your channel WOW!! I LOVE YOUR MUSIC 🎶 VERY NICE! THANKS FOR SHARING

[@RODAREZconAmor]

I really love this song, and although I don't know what it says for some reason it brought tears to my eyes. Your a very great singer. I appreciate it very much thank you. I am a fan now. I really touch my heart and soul

[@LeeBenoitMusician]

Oscar Rodriguez Thanks for the kind words Oscar. From one soul to another my brother.

[@yojigaming878]

Im am from Louisiana and I got to say your music is fantastic you've earned a sub brother

[@johnmcdonald181]

+Lee Benoit is magic never knew cajun accordion till i listened to this !

[@frankhausweiler4098]

Sehr schöne music schade das in Deutschland so wenige meiner Meinung sind

[@kilsestoffel3690]

@@frankhausweiler4098 mein Vater war in den 70er in Louisiana. Von der Reise hat er mir eine Puppe und Zydeco mitgebracht. Als Teenager habe ich dann die Musik an ein paar Freunde "weiter gegeben". Die sind zwar keine Fans geworden, aber auf den meisten Partys liefen ein paar Lieder... Und kaum einer hat sich dem Rhythmus entziehen können.

[@nelliedunford2291]

Wonderful. lifts my spirits. thank you all.

[@drrjim]

Great sounding band. Nicely done song. Drummer does a great job and is perfectly tight and solid. I hear some Wayne Toups influence in his voice too.

[@dougvernon3107]

Been exploring the Zydeco music & happened on this. Love it & the accordian especially. Dont know French so dont know what words are saying but love the beat, emotion, melody and the dance. Sending to my music friends. Maybe I'm attracted to this music per 3 yr in N'Arlins. '77 to '80.

[@larosedacadian]

By far the best version of this song. Not trying to show off. Just groovin. Merci!!

[@MultiChaga]

Bonjour du Quebec, on vous a pas oublie les Acadiens, vous etes toujours dans notre coeur.

[@bettyprovencal9185]

Love French music and love this song

[@nunosilva6787]

très bon très jolie merci

[@taiqidong9841]

Yes! Lee, tu roules du bon temps dis moi! Bravo, trop bon, bien le bonjour de Belgique!...

[@stormrider69]

Oh merci beaucoup à Wilkoduveley pour le texte ! J'avais du mal a comprendre les paroles à cause de l'accent. La grammaire n'est pas vraiment juste , mais je pense qu'il s'agit d'expressions de là bas. Un peu comme il peut y en avoir au Quebec par exemple. Cette chanson est superbe Bravo !!! Je n'ai jamais entendu quelque chose d'aussi entraînant en Français !!! Il faut venir la chanter en France vous serez le tube de l'été! Bien le bonjour à tous de notre belle Bresse en France et merci encore ! J'aimerai beaucoup être la bas avec vous tous et faire la fête avec tous ces gens ! Je m'abonne à votre chaine ! Texte: Oh mais dis-moi comment tu crois Mais comment m'as mis mal l’affaire Oh tout le temps dans les misères Mais tout le temps m’as fait souffert Laisser là pas aller paroles Mais aller paroles que toi Mais petite fille tu m’avais dites Oh ma petite fille mais finalement regarde Oh bébé je vois que tu tombes bien Mais quand même nécessaire on se parle Oh ma petite fille nécessaire on se parle Mais on se parle avant de mourir Mais reviens revoir mon cher bébé Mais du bonheur que j’aimais tant Yeah Antoine !

[@jlobeo]

Great sound. Love it up here in PA

[@donnapickell1223]

love all the songs you do,,awesome 1

[@loveyourneighbor9354]

Love love Cajun music, it seems like the music is going in all different directions. The happiest music ever I have heard and it is my favorite music by far. If you want to perk up your day and have sunshine in your house then listen to this happy happy music. Love it! Thank you for your wonderful music.

[@allenfriedman2441]

WE SAW HIM DURING JAZZ FEST '92 IN A TINY LITTLE PLACE CALLED THE CAJUN CABIN, ON BOURBON ST. NOW LOOK AT HIM NOW WITH 2 M HITS, YAY FOR LEE BENOIT

[@jmarysmyth4250]

Something about this music I like. Find myself listening to it every now and again.

[@poitoulibre636]

Cheers from France !! we like your music ! bientot j'irais vous voir

[@patricias5122]

come visit

[@orion2250]

1.5 seconds in..toe starts tapping,head a bobbin...I was already smiling🙏

[@countrycajunfan1959]

Fabulous; hard to keep still listening to this peppy little number! Makes me want to get up out of my chair and do the Cajun two-step (but my knees might have other ideas .... LOL)! GREAT music; AAIEEE! :D

[@pattidale7968]

I miss Breaux Bridge so much! 1st saw you play at Mulate's there long ago. You are fantastic and so is your band. Hope health holds out so we can come again some day soon!

[@amarelasector]

Great, I did not know this style of music until a few days ago. But now I listen to it every day and you are very good. I really like this song. I'm Italian live in Rome and I play the accordion style Italian I'd like to start playing this style. Very good.

[@mr.wizard2974]

Cool my Italian brother

[@bernardlemoine7200]

When I feel bad! A little Cajun music puts me back straight..mate I am from Aussie...the rhythm...

[@bobdowling3083]

What a talent!!!!!!

[@SheDreamsOfFreedom5]

I love this song. I don't understand much of Cajun French but it's lovely. I love French and Cajun accordion music.

[@sangeetasanjiv]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL MUSIC !!!