- Opelousas Waltz · 1997
- Louisiana Cajun French Music, Vol. 1 · 1989
- Opelousas Waltz · 1997
- The Essential Early Cajun Recordings of Austin Pitre and the Evangeline Playboys · 2009
- Opelousas Waltz · 1997
- Cajun champs · 1994
- Opelousas Waltz · 1997
- Cajun champs · 2004
- Opelousas Waltz · 1997
- Opelousas Waltz · 1997
- Opelousas Waltz · 1997
- Opelousas Waltz · 1997
- Opelousas Waltz · 1997
Albums
- 1997
About Austin Pitre
One of the most flamboyant performers during the early era of Cajun music, Austin Pitre is remembered for his exciting showmanship. Claiming to be the first Cajun accordionist to play standing up, Pitre stirred his audiences with visual gimmickry including playing his accordion behind his back and over his head. Together with his band, the Evangeline Playboys, Pitre recorded such now-classic Cajun tunes as "Les Flammes D'enfer" and the "Opelousas Waltz." In 1971, Pitre recorded 18 tracks under the direction of Chris Strachwitz of Arhoolie. Using portable equipment, the tunes were recorded in Pitre's garage and released as Opelousas Waltz in 1997. ~ Craig Harris
- HOMETOWN
- United States of America
- BORN
- February 23, 1918
- GENRE
- Cajun