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Release Date: 16-03-2006
Label: Canyon Records
Catalog Number: CR6120-2
Barcode: 729337612020
Musical Style: Native American
Track Listing:
| Disc 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cactus Song [03:42] | 13 | Eloy Two-Step [03:19] |
| 2 | Coolidge Two-Step [03:39] | 14 | E.M.C. Two-Step [02:44] |
| 3 | John Special [02:49] | 15 | Taverna [03:02] |
| 4 | Come Home Tonight [02:38] | 16 | Oh My Darling Clementine [02:13] |
| 5 | Pisinimo Polka [02:08] | 17 | Arrowhead Two-Step [04:03] |
| 6 | El Capitan [03:03] | 18 | Fernando Polka [03:02] |
| 7 | Palo Verde Stands [02:31] | 19 | J's Tune [01:43] |
| 8 | Blackwater Polka [02:53] | 20 | Old Timer Two-Step [03:17] |
| 9 | The Sunset [02:48] | 21 | Cry Babe [04:15] |
| 10 | San Xavier Polka [02:38] | 22 | White Dove Polka [03:45] |
| 11 | Topawa Two-Step [02:40] | 23 | Song From Way Back [03:17] |
| 12 | Desert Polka [03:21] | 24 | Coolidge Polka [02:19] |
Description:
This collection brings together two classic recordings by The American Indians, one of the most innovative bands in the saga of waila, the lively social dance music of southern Arizona's Native peoples. Also known as 'chicken scratch' waila features the intricately intertwined melodies of saxophone and accordion propelled by the rhythms of guitar, bass, and drums playing polkas, two-steps, and cumbias. While staying true to the traditions of waila, The American Indians played with a highly original flare making them legends of chicken scratch.
Tracks 1-12 were recorded and originally released in 1974 as Canyon Records LP 'The American Indians Play Chicken Scratch', C-6120. Performed by: Alex Gomez (sax), Justin Francisco (sax), John Manuel (accordion), Clarence Flores (drums), Celestine Flores (drums), Jerry Flores (guitar), Simon Cruz (bass guitar).
Tracks 13-24 were recorded and originally released in 1976 as Canyon Records LP 'Waila - Social Dance Music: The American Indians Album 2', C-6155. Performed by: John Manuel (accordion), Justin Francisco (alto saxophone), Simon A. Cruz (bass guitar), Jerry Flores (guitar), Clarence Flores (drums), Celestine Flores (drums).
