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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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.

 

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Willie Nelson - Who Put All My Ex’s in Texas?

It’s a geography lesson!

On the cusp of the Outlaw movement. Waylon’s grown his hair, but doesn’t have his trademark beard. I’d wager that they aren’t even household names yet. 
rootsnbluesfestival:

Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, and Waylon Jennings at the Dripping Springs Reunion in 1972. © Jim Marshall

On the cusp of the Outlaw movement. Waylon’s grown his hair, but doesn’t have his trademark beard. I’d wager that they aren’t even household names yet. 

rootsnbluesfestival:

Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, and Waylon Jennings at the Dripping Springs Reunion in 1972. © Jim Marshall

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Willie Nelson - I Can’t Help It If I’m Still In Love With You

Mammas Don’t Let Your Baby’s Grow Up to Be Left Halfbacks

troubadourtx:

In 1987, Willie Nelson was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live. He made a cameo in a sketch called “Randy Galloway’s Redneck Tanning Parlor”.

troubadourtx:

In 1987, Willie Nelson was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live. He made a cameo in a sketch called “Randy Galloway’s Redneck Tanning Parlor”.

I went looking for a video of Willie singing Red Headed Stranger. This is the best I could do.