J'ai jamais tant ri

(2003) 67527 02043 2 0

J’ai jamais tant ri really lives up to its name, offering hyperactive rhythms on a foundation of contagious humour, creating the perfect party mood that will make you giddy! And since the group is taking a new direction, we would like to applaud their innovative desire, obvious in all their instruments… Add to this a number voices blending together with exciting arrangements and you have a full-bodied album full of personality!
  1. Tiguidou pack-sack 3 :12
  2. Paye la traite 2 :46
  3. La Gronde 4 :24
  4. J’ai jamais tant ri 3 :26
  5. De Tido à Ti-douard 5 :15
  6. La vie d’un garçon 3 :25
  7. Le moine Simon 3 :27
  8. L’homme à deux femmes 4 :08
  9. Le bon curé 3 :42
  10. La veillée du voisin 2 :21
  11. Hommage à Gilles Brunet 3 :48
  12. Ma femme est morte 4 :29
  13. Reel ados 3 :18
  14. Si l’hiver peut prendre 3 :12
  15. Reel à Ti-mile 3 :04
  16. La p’tite boulangère 2 :19

 

Anthologie

(2001) 67527 02041 2 2

This musical anthology underlines the 25-year career of La Bottine Souriante. Each title was carefully selected from some 121 musical pieces recorded by the group since the beginning of its career in 1976, all re-mastered. It also includes three brand-new versions of previous successes recorded in February 2001.

This album brings together songs having special significance to the band's history; that is to say, songs which best illustrate certain decisive moments which have been responsible for LBS's musical direction. Throughout this short journey, we invite you to discover (or rediscover) the different ensembles and musical influences which have marked the band's growth and development.

  1. Le reel de Poine-au-Pic 5 :00
  2. Le p'tit porte-clé 4 :20
  3. Les patins de Pauline/ Le petit bûcheux 3 :19
  4. 2033 4 :09
  5. R & C 4 :18
  6. Pinci-pincette 4 :48
  7. La chanson du quêteux 4 :19
  8. Le reel des soucoupes volantes 2 :34
  9. Yoyo 3 :03
  10. À travers la vitre 3 :39
  11. Le rossignol sauvage 3 :37
  12. La traversée de l'Atlantique / Le set carré à Pitou Boudreault 2 :54
  13. Le plus beau jour 4 :15
  14. Le reel du forgeron 3 :48
  15. Mon père mariez-moi donc/ Le reel des nouveaux mariés 4 :33
  16. C'est dans Paris 2 :57
  17. Reel de Jos Cormier 3 :14
  18. Le rap à Ti-pétang 3 :59
  19. La valse des bélugas 3 :28

 

Cordial

(2001) 67527 02042 2 1
"Cordial" is LBS' long awaited 11th album in a career spanning 25 years. It is a powerful concoction of LBS' instrumental prowess and lively vocal harmonies. They are true masters of their craft, creating an overproof blend of traditional and contemporary flavours. Led by the charismatic singer, accordionist and harmonica player Yves Lambert, this nine-piece freight train boasts fiddles, accordion, piano, flutes, whistles, claquettes (tap shoes) and an airtight
horn section.
 
Logo Real 1. Dans Paris y'a t'une brune 3 :10
  2. La grondeuse 4 :04
Logo Real 3. Le démon sort de l'enfer 4 :32
  4. Set à Ubert 3 :30
  5. En p'tit boggie 2 :44
Logo Real 6. Aimé 3 :40
  7. Lune de miel 3 :44
  8. Suède Inn 3 :10
  9. J'ai fait une maîtresse 2 :36
  10. A bas les rideaux 3 :51
  11. Les noces d'or 2 :15
  12. Viens-tu prendre une bière? 2 :34
  13. Ma paillasse 3 :02
  14. Chant de la luette 2 :54
  15. Reel de Baie St-Paul 5 :37
  16. Et boucle La Bottine 7 :22

 

     

 

Collection TRADITION*FUSION

Xième (1998) 67527 02040 2 3
The Xième (10th) album is an explosion of sounds and rich flavours based on the original version of songs of Québec heritage. This album is coloured by different musical influences resulting in a truly new sound. The teaming up, while on tour, with the Basque accordionist Kepa Junkera and the Finnish violinist Arto Järvelä, have marked such pieces as Arin Québec and Alice au pays d'Arto. Already famous for its musical "criss-crossing", La Bottine Souriante has surpassed all expectations with this album entitled Rock &Reel out of Canada.

Logo Real 1. Le reel du forgeron
(traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		3 :47
  2. Les trois cavaliers
(traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		 3 :36
  3. Arin Québec
(traditionnel/Kepa Junkera, arr. La Bottine Souriante)
Editions Bottine Souriante, Ediciones Resistencia		 3 :46
  4. Chanson de Mathurin
(traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		4 :55
  5. Medley des Eboulements
(traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		4 :54
  6. Ciel d'automne
André Brunet, arr. La Bottine Souriante		 4 :05
  7. Yoyo-Verret
(traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		 5 :38
  8. Suite Métisse
(traditionnel/Michel Bordeleau, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		 5 :32
  9. Un air si doux
(traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		 3 :16
  10-11. Alice au pays d'Arto
Arto Jarvela, arr La Bottine Souriante 		5 :46
  12. Ami de la bouteille
(traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		2 :43
  13. Margot Fringue
(traditionnel, arr. La bottine Souriante) 		3 :13


EN SPECTACLE (1996) 67527 02039 2 7
(CERTIFIED GOLD)
La Bottine Souriante's ninth album, is a celebration of the group's twenty years of work in traditionnal québécois music. Recorded live at Clouzo Saxo in St-Sauveur, the album is a tip of the hat to the loyal public who have offered unwavering support during the group`s 20 years of existence. La Bottine Souriante's ninth album is a celebration of the group's twenty years of work in traditional québécois music. It is an audio "cocktail" of explosive sounds that gives us the vigour of the band in concert. This album gathers together a variety of songs and instrumentals from La Bottine Souriante's vast repertoire. Sparkling reels, spicy airs, and crisp lyrics, harvested from the group's recorded heritage, are served up with fresh arrangements in the trademark style of La Bottine brass -- meister Jean Fréchette. Three new pieces round out the album's 20-year retrospective: À travers la vitre, Galope et Quadrille and a naughty little song entitled Bidoulidou.

  1. Ouverture
(traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		8 :09
Logo Real 2. Sur la route
(Parole :Jean Fréchette, Yves Lambert, musique traditionnelle, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		 3 :51
  3. Suite de la sauvagesse
(traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		5 :03
  4. Ch'pas capable
(traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		 4 :07
  5. Le voyage de Basile
(traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		 4 :24
  6. Chapeau
(traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		 5 :29
Logo Real 7. Virginie Adieu
(traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		 1 :53
  8. Le rêve musical
(traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		 3 :07
  9. Un coup madame
(traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		 4 :33
  10. Galoppe et Quadrille (La galoppe de la rive-sud)
(Stéphane Landry/traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		3 :50
  11.Le lanlire
(traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		5 :01
  12. A travers la vitre
(Michel Bordeleau, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		 3 :56
  13. La chanson de l'ivrogne
(traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		 4 :15
  14.La cuisinière
(traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		4 :26
  15.La grand'côte
(traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		7 :18
  16. Son p'tit bidoulidou
(traditionnel, arr. Yves Lambert) 		1 :35
LA MISTRINE (1994) 67527 02038 2 8
(CERTIFIED GOLD AND PLATINUM)
La Mistrine evokes the Middle Ages-mystery, sorcery and devilish rhythm, bewitch us with musical risk-taking that is traditional, yet infused with the beat of other influences: jazz, latino, even african. This album is evidence of the group's musical maturity. It is daring and original, establishing La Bottine Souriante on the World Music scene. La Mistrine evokes the Middle Ages with its mystery lore, sorcery and devilish rhythms. It bewitches us with its musical risk-taking where jazz, latino and even african beats are all infused into one while at the same time the overall flavour maintains its traditional roots. Pushing ever harder toward new sounds and textures, the brass section defies us to keep our feet still. Le Rap à Ti-Pétang and Le Reel des Soucoupes Volantes are among the many notable cuts.


Logo Real 1. Le reel des soucoupes volantes
(traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		2 :33
  2. Ici-bas sur terre
(traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		 3 :31
  3. Martin de la Chasse-Galerie
(Paroles : Michel Rivard et musique : La Bottine Souriante)
Editions Sauvages/Editions La Bottine Souriante		 3 :54
  4. La Mistrine
(traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		 2 :50
  5. Le reel de la main blanche
(traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		 2 :18
  6. La tourtière
(Paroles et musique Lionel Daunais, arr. La Bottine Souriante)
Editions Archambault 		3 :19
  7. Le reel irlandais (Sheepskin beeswax )
(traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		 3 :40
  8. Christophe
(traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		 6 :12
  9. La complainte du folkloriste
Musique : Philippe Bruneau, arr. La Bottine Souriante		 3 :10
Logo Real 10-La rap à ti -Pétang
(traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		3 :58
  11.Reel de la sauvagine
Michel Bordeleau, André Marchand, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		4 :10
  12. Dans nos vieilles maisons
(Paroles et musique : Murielle Millard, arr. La Bottine Souriante)
Editions Archambault 		3 :39 

      

      

        
 
          JUSQU'AUX P'TITES HEURES(1992) 67527 02037 
            2 9 

            (CERTIFIÉ OR) 		
        

        
 
          
          With this release, the Joliette group flies off to new destinations. 
            It is a love story about the chemistry between the members of La Bottine 
            and a brass section. While the concept originated as part of a live 
            show, it became a "keeper" when it unexpectedly turned into 
            a hit and a whole lot of fun, besides. It is in the midst of this 
            ambiance and spirit that the album was created, giving witness to 
            a very-much-alive tradition. This album is a love story; a chemistry 
            between the members of La Bottine and a brass section. With tremendous 
            energy, the group's new formation created a link between different 
            musical influences and styles, pushing the envelope even further while 
            respecting its traditional sources, always solidly rhythmic. The characteristic 
            La Bottine sound of today had arrived-- a fizzling, cultural fusion 
            between traditional Québécois, salsa and jazz. 
        

        
 
          

            

              
 
                 
                1. La chanson du quéteux 
                  

                  (Ovila Légaré, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 

                  Editions Jacques Labrecque		
                4 :19
              

              
 
                 
                2. Le reel de Pointe-au Pic 

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		
                5 :00
              

              
 
                 
                3. Un p'tit coup mesdames 

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		
                 4 :49
              

              
 
                 
                4. Nuit sauvage 

                  (Michel Bordeleau, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 
                  		
                3 :44
              

              
 
                 
                5. Par un dimanche au soir

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		
                 4 :17
              

              
 
                 
                6. L'Acadienne

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		
                 3 :25 
              

              
 
                 
                7. Emilien

                  (Raymond Lévesque, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		
                3 :44
              

              
 
                 
                8. Corps mort/Fleur de Mandragore

                  (traditionnel/ Michel Bordeleau, arr. La Bottine 
                  Souriante)  		
                4 :54
              

              
 
                 
                9. Turlutte des 33 voleurs 

                  (traditionnel/ Michel Faubert, arr. La Bottine 
                  Souriante) 		
                 2 :14
              

              
 
                 
                10.Brandy Payette 

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		
                5 :01 
              

              
 
                 
                11.Picoro

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		
                5 :57
              

              
 
                 
                12. Derap de la guerre

                  (Yves Lambert, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		
                1 :39
              

            

          		
        

      

      

      
 
      

      

      

        
 
          J'VOUDRAIS CHANGER D'CHAPEAU (1988) 67527 
            02036 2 0 
        

        
 
          
          
            
This album marks a change for La Bottine Souriante as it begins 
              to travel new paths. From music that has its roots in traditional 
              dance, La Bottine ventures into a world where music is for listening. 
              With the arrival of new members -- jazzman Denis Fréchette, 
              bassman Régent Archambault and multi-talented musician/singer 
              Michel Bordeleau -- subtleties uncommon to traditional music become 
              part of the group's developing sound. It is a refined album with 
              bold arrangements hinting at jazz. 
            

          		
        

        
 
          

            

              
 
                 
                1. Le festin de campagne/Marie sauce 
                  ton pain 

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		
                3 :50
              

              
 
                 
                2. La gigue à M.Lasanté/La gigue à 
                  Médée 

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		
                3 :38 
              

              
 
                 
                3. C'est dans Paris 

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		
                2 :50 
              

              
 
                 
                4. Le rêve du Quéteux Tremblay I 

                  (André Alain arr. La Bottine Souriante)		
                1 :26
              

              
 
                 
                5. La brunette est là/Le reel des 
                  quatre fers en l'air 

                  (traditionnel/ Michel bordeleau, arr. La Bottine 
                  Souriante)		
                4 :17
              

              
 
                 
                6. Belle Virginie 

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		
                1 :35
              

              
 
                 
                7. Je voudrais changer d'chapeau/Reel 
                  Béatrice 

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		
                 4 :33
              

              
 
                 
                8. Les filles de la Rochelle

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		
                 2 :49
              

              
 
                 
                9. La valse des bélugas 

                  (André Marchand, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		
                3 :19
              

              
 
                 
                10. Hommage à Edmond Parizeau/ Dédicado 
                  à Jos 

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		
                4 :34
              

              
 
                 
                11. La contumace 

                  (Félix Leclerc, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		
                3 :25 
              

              
 
                 
                12. Le rêve du quéteux Tremblay 2 
                  

                  (André Alain, arr. Lisa Ornstein) 		
                1 :51 
              

            

          		
        

      

      

      
  
       
      

      

        
 
          TOUT COMME AU JOUR DE L'AN (1987) 67527 02035 
            2 1

            (CERTIFIED GOLD) 		
        

        
 
          
          Produced live during a party with a gang of friends, this album 
            perfectly recreates the ambiance of a typical "veillée" 
            resounding with reels, response songs and mischieveous good humor. 
            While the first half gathers together favorite holiday songs, the 
            second features lively instrumentals.
        

        
 
          

            

              
 
                 
                1. La fille engagère 

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		
                 3:19
              

              
 
                 
                2. Le réveillon du jour de l'an

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		
                 2:44 
              

              
 
                 
                3. La parenté

                  (Jean-Paul Fillionl, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 
                  

                  Editions Jacques Labrecque		
                 3:23 
              

              
 
                 
                4. La poule à Colin 

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		
                3:59
              

              
 
                 
                5. Un dimanche au matin 

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		
                 3:24
              

              
 
                 
                6. Oublions l'an passé 

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		
                2:50
              

              
 
                 
                7. Pot-pourri de l'essouflé 

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		
                5:35 
              

              
 
                 
                8. Pot-pourri Surf and Turf 

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		
                5:23
              

              
 
                 
                9. Valse Bernadette

                  (Marcel Messervier, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 
                  		
                4:05
              

              
 
                 
                10. Reel de Jos Cormier 

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		
                3:13
              

            

          		
        

      

      

      
 
      

      

        
 
          LA TRAVERSÉE DE L'ATLANTIQUE (1986) 
            67527 02034 2 2
        

        
 
          
          To mark it's 10th anniversary, La Bottine Souriante' fourth album 
            pays hommage to the musical roots of diverse regions of Québec 
            and France with a bevy of reels, waltzes, jigs and response songs. 
            The album has much in common with Chic'n Swell with regard to the 
            meticulous research and rareful arrangements heard here. Once again, 
            the group moves forward toward new frontiers with maturing style, 
            vocals, harmonies and dual-guitar arrangements. La Traversée 
            de l'Atlantique creates a bridge between Québec, the United 
            Kingdom and the European continent, between Québécois 
            musical heritage, the traditional songs of France and instrumental 
            music of Ireland, England and Scotland. 
        

        
 
          

            

              
 
                 
                1. Sur le pont d'Avignon 

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		
                3:18
              

              
 
                 
                2. Le meunier et la jeune fille

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		
                 3:15
              

              
 
                 
                3. Le reel des vieux/Le reel à Jules 
                  Verret 

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		
                 2:57
              

              
 
                 
                4. J'aurai le vin/Le reel du petit 
                  cheval de bois 

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		
                4:38 
              

              
 
                 
                5. La belle ennuitée 

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		
                2:00
              

              
 
                 
                6. La traversée de l'Atlantique/Le 
                  set carré à Pitou Boudreault 

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		
                2:49
              

              
 
                 
                7. Le lac à Beauce / Le reel St-Jean 
                  

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		
                3:45 
              

              
 
                 
                8. La Madelon 

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		
                 2:33
              

              
 
                 
                9. Le reel du mal de dos/Le reel à 
                  Jean-Marie Verret 

                  (Martin Racine/Jean-Marie Verret, arr. La Bottine 
                  Souriante)		
                 2:34
              

              
 
                 
                10. La Chanson des menteries 

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		
                 4:18
              

              
 
                 
                11. Hommage à Philippe 
                  Bruneau / La Valse d'hiver 

                  (Guy Loyer/Danielle Martineau, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		
                4:18
              

              
 
                 
                12. La chanson des pompiers 

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		
                2:12
              

            

          		
        

      

      
 
      

      

      

        
 
          CHIC & SWELL (1983) 67527 02033 2 3
        

        
 
          
          As André Marchand put it, "this album takes the group 
            out of the cabin and ushers them into the parlor." This album 
            is under Celtic influences. High-quality production, a bit more polish 
            on the arrangements, some reach to the vocals (a cappella for Ziguezon) 
            and the addition of the flute, all put a professional edge on the 
            group's second release. 
        

        
 
          

            

              
 
                 
                1. Le batteux/La grande gigue simple

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		
                 2 :58 
              

              
 
                 
                2. La tapinie/Le reel des voyageurs

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		
                 3 :50
              

              
 
                 
                3. Sur le chemin du mont 

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		
                3 :05 
              

              
 
                 
                4. Le rossignol sauvage 

                  (traditionnel, arr. André Marchand, Lisa ornstein) 
                  		
                3 :40
              

              
 
                 
                5. Nos braves habitants 

                  (La Bolduc, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		
                3 :30
              

              
 
                 
                6. La danse des foins 

                  (traditionnel, arr. Lisa Ornstein, Mario Forest)		
                2 :45
              

              
 
                 
                7. Le bal chez Ti-Guy 

                  (André Marchand/J.P.Rivest, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		
                2 :45 
              

              
 
                 
                8. Les robineux 

                  (Oscar Thifault, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		
                 1 :50
              

              
 
                 
                9. Les patins de Pauline/Le petit 
                  bûcheux 

                  (André Marchand/traditionnel, arr. André Marchand) 
                  		
                3 :15
              

              
 
                 
                10. La ziguezon

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		
                 3 :38
              

              
 
                 
                11. Le tablier du maçon/Le reel à 
                  Rémi 

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		
                3 :25 
              

              
 
                 
                12. Les trois capitaines 

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		
                3 :00
              

            

          		
        

      

      
 
      

      

      

        
 
          Y'A BEN DU CHANGEMENT (1978) 67527 02065 2 
            6 
        

        
 
          
          This album gathers together a vast repertoire of traditional songs 
            collected primarily from the Cantin family, with the instrumentals 
            originating from the cultural heritage of Québec's Lanaudière 
            region. Y'a ben du changement beautifully preserves the simplicity, 
            vitality and spirit of the group's live performances and was an instant 
            success. Today, its timeless repertoire (En l'an 2033, Sur la gran'côte 
            and Trinque l'amourette) can still be heard in La Bottine's concerts. 
            When this album came out, the band was comprised only of Gilles Cantin 
            (guitar, feet, vocals), Mario Forest (harmonica, vocals), Yves Lambert 
            (accordion, harmonica, vocals), Pierre Laporte (fiddle) and André 
            Marchand (guitar, vocals). 
        

        
 
          

            

              
 
                 
                1. Sur la montagne du loup 

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		
                4:10
              

              
 
                 
                2. Trinque l'amourette 

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		
                3:51
              

              
 
                 
                3. La ronfleuse Gobeil 

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		
                4:01
              

              
 
                 
                4. Pinci-Pincette

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		
                 4:46 
              

              
 
                 
                5. Y a ben du changement 

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		
                4:17
              

              
 
                 
                6. 2033 

                  (André Marchand, Pierre Dinel/traditionnel, arr. 
                  La Bottine Souriante) 		
                4:10 
              

              
 
                 
                7. La banqueroute 

                  (Oscar Thifault, arr. La Bottine Souriante) 		
                3:30
              

              
 
                 
                8. Le reel des ouvriers 

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		
                2:41 
              

              
 
                 
                9. L'ivrogne 

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		
                3:42
              

              
 
                 
                10. Sur la grande côte

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		
                 1:51
              

              
 
                 
                11. La tuque rouge

                  (traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		
                 2:59
              

              
 
                 
                12. Le reel à bouche acadien 

                  ( traditionnel, arr. La Bottine Souriante)		
                1:38