Austin Pitre, the Cajun music pioneer whose flamboyant playing style set him apart from other Cajun musicians of the era, clamed to be the first Cajun accordionist to play standing up. Austin is remembered for his energetic vocals and theatrics and stimulating audiences with performance trickery such as playing his accordion behind his head or between his knees. Swallow Records was fortunate to have recorded Austin and his band in October of 1959. Out of that first session came Austin's first came Austin's first and biggest 7" single release titled, "Les Flumes d'Enfer" and "The Opelousas Waltz." Several more singles followed over the years from his Swallow recording sessions and they are all found in this collection, as well as a few previously unreleased-recordings. Released April 2009, 24 tracks, including:01- Les Flammes d'Enfer (The Flames of Hell) 02- Opelousas Waltz 03- Rene's Special 04- Rainbow Waltz 05- Chinaball Blues 06- Two Step de Bayou Teche 07- Two Step a Tante Adele 08- Grand Mamou Blues 09- La Valse d'Amour 10- J'ai Cogner a Ta Porte 11- Don't Shake My Tree 12- Jungle Club Waltz 13- Lakeview Special 14- New Oakdale Waltz 15- Evangeline Playboys Special 16- Chataignier Waltz 17- Le Pauvre Hobo 18- Pretty Rosie Cheeks 19- C'est Trop Tard Catin 20- Chere 'Tit Bassette 21- Pitre Special 22- I Know I'm to Blame 23- Quoi Mon Je Va Faire 24- You're the Only One for Me