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.
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Executive Contour.
ITEM! Mixtapes! Check 'em out and share with yer pals:
Twang/Twinge of Love
That Christmas Spirit
No Permanent Address
No Permanent Address 2
5,000 countryandwestern Fans Can't Be Wrong
Valentine's Day for Lovers
Valentine's Day for Losers
ITEM! Always looking to post songs from up & coming bands who play awesome twangy/folky/hillbilly music.
Send 'em my way.
ITEM! For a different kind of musical experience altogether visit A Swingin' Affair - pop music from bygone days.
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
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.
Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys - Deep Water
Bob Wills & The Texas Playboys - Milk Cow Blues
If you don’t think I’m leavin’, you can count the days I’m gone.
Glen Campbell, Bob Wills & The Texas Playboys - San Antonio Rose
What the what? This is one of those times when I see something and start out thinking that it’s going to be one of those crappy videos made of stills. But no, here’s a realllllly young Glen with perfect hair and a stylin’ outfit singing with Bob. I initially thought the music was canned and was surprised when it was Bob hollerin’ & fiddlin’ in person right there. A real gem of find.
Bing Crosby & Bob Wills
Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys - Sunbonnet Sue
Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys - Who Walks In When I Walk Out
Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys - When It’s Christmas on the Range
Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys - Stay a Little Longer
If she don’t like biscuits, feed her cornbread.
Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys - Ding Dong Daddy from Dumas
With the rare Bob Wills vocal on the first verse. Tommy Duncan on the rest.
Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys - Don’t Be Ashamed of Your Age
Poking my head in from my August exile to wish myself a Happy Birthday (an obscene number). Regular posting will resume post Labor Day. Enjoy the rest of the summer (I know I am)!!
Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys - Time Changes Everything
I’ll say. And how.
