Cajun Baby
Hank Williams Jr. · Icon [2012]
That's where lives my Cajun baby, the fairest one in the land
Her teeth're white and pearly hair black as coal
Wouldn't trade my Cajun baby for the world's gold
Way down yonder in the bayou country in dear old Louisianne
My heart's been sad and lonely since the day I left her side
But today I got her letter said she'd be my Cajun bride
Gonna go and wed my Cajun baby and live by the old bayou
Eat a lotsa shrimp and crawfish ride around in my old pirogue
Way down yonder in the bayou country in dear old Louisianne
That's where lives my Cajun baby, the fairest one in the land
Her teeth're white and pearly hair black as coal
Wouldn't trade my Cajun baby for the world's gold
Way down yonder in the bayou country in dear old Louisianne
Before the sun goes down this evening, I'll be on my way
To see my Cajun baby and there I'm gonna stay
On a Saturday night we go dancin' and listen to the fiddle-o
Lord I got me a Cajun baby just a livin' and a lovin' by the old bayou
Way down yonder in the bayou country in dear old Louisianne
That's where lives my Cajun baby, the fairest one in the land
Her teeth're white and pearly hair black as coal
Wouldn't trade my Cajun baby for the world's gold
Way down yonder in the bayou country in dear old Louisianne
Cajun Baby
Hank Williams Jr.'s "Cajun Baby" stands as a defining track on his 2012 album Icon, showcasing his mastery of blending traditional country with Southern rock and blues influences. Recorded during a period where the artist continued to refine his signature sound, the song exemplifies his ability to weave complex instrumentation with a raw, emotional vocal delivery. As a staple of his discography, it reflects the enduring legacy of his father, Hank Williams, while firmly establishing Hank Jr.'s own identity within the outlaw country genre. The recording captures the gritty, authentic spirit that characterized his live performances and studio work throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries, cementing its place among his most recognizable contributions to American roots music.