Biography
Camey Joseph Doucet, born April 4, 1939, in Crowley, Louisiana, emerged as a pivotal figure in Cajun music and broadcasting. His early career began by lending equipment to radio station KAJN, leading to his role as a French-language disc jockey there, followed by stints at KSIG, KLVI in Texas, and KROF in Abbeville. As a musician rooted in Cajun and zydeco traditions, Doucet recorded numerous singles, five albums, and a CD, many on Swallow Records, blending heartfelt ballads and humorous tunes in French and English to preserve Acadiana's cultural heritage.[1][3][6]
Doucet's signature song, “Mom, I’m Still Your Little Boy” (and its French version “Je Suis Toujours Ton ’tit Garçon”), became a regional anthem capturing familial love and Cajun sincerity, while tracks like “Who Stole the Pies” showcased his playful charm. His dual career in radio and music amplified Cajun stories, language, and rhythms, shaping generations through broadcasts and performances with major names in the genre.[1][5]
His enduring legacy includes multiple hall of fame inductions, such as the CFMA Hall of Fame (1997, inaugural class), Louisiana Music Hall of Fame (1991), Mamou Cajun Music Festival Hall of Fame (2018), and recognition as a Living Legend by the Acadian Museum (2010), alongside a 2025 Louisiana Legislature resolution honoring his cultural contributions.[1][2][3]
Fun Facts
- Began his radio career by lending amplifiers to KAJN station before becoming a DJ.[1]
- Hosted French-language programs across multiple stations including KSIG in Crowley and KLVI in Texas.[1][5]
- Performed with many of the greatest names in Cajun music, earning the Acadian Museum's Living Legend status in 2010.[1][6]
- Honored by Louisiana Legislature in 2025 for preserving Cajun language, stories, and spirit.[1][2]
Musical Connections
Key Collaborators
- Swallow Records - record label for numerous releases (albums like Cajun Goodies, Cajun Good Time Music; single Mom I’m Still Your Little Boy) [1960s-1990s]
Connection Network
Discography
Albums
| Title | Release Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mom, I'm Still Your Little Boy | 1997-04-23 | Album |
Top Tracks
- Mom je suis toujours ton petit garcon (Mom, I'm Still Your Little Boy)
- Mom, I'm Still Your Little Boy (Mom, I'm Still Your Little Boy)
- Tiens mon ratelier (Mom, I'm Still Your Little Boy)
- La marche des mariés (The Wedding March) (Mom, I'm Still Your Little Boy)
- Who Stole the Pies (Cajun Saturday Night)
- Hold My False Teeth (And I'll Show You How To Dance (The Best of the Cajun Hits, Vol. 3)
- What Christmas Means to Me (Merry Cajun Christmas)
- Dem Cats Are Back Again (Mom, I'm Still Your Little Boy)
- Fondre dans mes souliers (Melt in My Shoes) (Mom, I'm Still Your Little Boy)
- Non Monsieur Américain (No Mr. American) (Mom, I'm Still Your Little Boy)
External Links
References
Heard on WWOZ
Camey Doucet has been played 1 time on WWOZ 90.7 FM, New Orleans' jazz and heritage station.
| Date | Time | Title | Show | Spotify |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2025 | 12:20 | What Christmas Means to Mefrom Alligator Stomp Vol 4 Cajun Xmas | Cajun and Zydecow/ Charles Laborde or Jim Hobbs |