You know, Country & Western!
This ain't your Dad's country music. It's your Granddad's! None of that new Nashville bullshit either. This is where you'll find what I consider the best in Country (Classic and Alt), Folk, and Americana.
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys - Deep Water
And high waisted pants.
Ever seen Jonny Fritz play? He stole his moves from Bob.
Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys - Corrine Corrina
The rare track with Bob on vocals.
Bob Wills turns 108 today. Born March 6, 1905. Of course, he died in 1975 so it’ll be a quiet celebration, but we’ll light a couple candles in his honor.
Tommy Duncan & Bob Wills
“Camera’s over here, Bob!”
Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys - Right or Wrong
Tommy Duncan, lead singer (and best out of all of them, if you ask me) of the Texas Playboys would be 102 today if he hadn’t kicked it all the way back in 1967. Born 1/11/1911.
I would like to see the colorful illustrations and action photographs.
Merle Haggard & The Texas Playboys - Medley of Bob Wills Songs (Ida Red, Faded Love, Roly Poly, San Antonio Rose)
Almost forgot Mandatory Monday Merle! Even introduced by Dolly.
America’s most versatile dance band.
Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys - Snatchin’ & Grabbin’
A timeless tale.
Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys - Miss Molly
Bob Wills - St. Louis Blues
I’m a man that’s crazy about black hair.
Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys - Ida Red
Only a minute long, but what a minute.
This is a rockin’ version of Cherokee Maiden done by Merle Haggard and various members of the Texas Playboys and others. Merle really has a great time doing it.
