00:00 Introduction and Classie Ballou discusses recording “Paper in My Shoe” with Boozoo Chavis, his band, and his first record. 03:29 Demonstration: Ballou plays the lick from Roscoe Gordon’s “Just A Little Bit” and talks about recording in Chicago, playing with Clifton Chenier and on Bourbon Street. Also discusses zydeco and plays the licks from “Blueberry Hill,” “Send Me Some Loving,” “Hound Dog,” and “The Thrill is Gone.” 08:10 Ballou discusses zydeco and using horns in his band. He also speaks about being from Lake Charles, LA and living in Waco, TX. 10:58 Ballou introduces his family and talks about producing a new album. 12:25 Demonstration: “You Don’t Have to Go” by Jimmy Reed 14:32 Interview ends.
