I was just listening to the live version of Waylon Jennings’ tribute to Bob Wills — “Bob Wills is Still the King”. Although it isn’t exactly one of Waylon’s best written songs, it’s one of my favorites. And that’s saying a lot because I LOVE Waylon Jennings.
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Patrick at ThisIsTexasMusic has an article about Lone Star beer’s contest to select an unofficial National Anthem of Texas.
He has all the nominees listed on his site, but I figured I’d pick out a few of my favorites of the classics. I’m not a Texan, so I don’t know if my vote counts..
Waltz Across Texas [...]
Just in time for Independence Day, here are some patriotic classic country songs that are perfect for the 4th of July. Some of the these are heart-felt patriotic, a couple are in-your-face patriotic, and a couple are a little more contemplative. Hope you all have a great Fourth!!!!
Proud to be an American by [...]
In honor of Father’s Day, I thought I’d put together a quick list of some of my favorite “Dad” songs. Some are sweet, some are funny, some are downright mean. Some have nothing to do with dads except for the title, others talk about dad in the lyrics. I’m sure there are [...]
“When You Fall in Love Everything’s a Waltz” is playing right now on my mix. I’d forgotten how many good songs Ed Bruce had! And they were all really original too. “Girls, Women, and Ladies” and “You’re the Best Break This Old Heart Ever Had” are my two other favorites. [...]
This is a really simple song to play. That’s one reason I love it so much. It is basically nothing more than the same two chords, A and D, played alternately for four counts each. You can literally play it by strumming each chord four times then changing to the other and [...]
I’d totally forgotten about this song. I haven’t heard it in so long. Lot’s of artists have cut this song–Billy Joe Shaver (who wrote it), Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Tom. T. Hall, Jerry Jeff Walker.
What makes classic country music so great to me is how the good song writers can get a very [...]
When I was in college I went to see Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Asleep at the Wheel at an outdoor venue. Okay, I actually didn’t go to the show–I sat outside the show on a bridge and watched it from there. I was in college–no money.
Anyway, I asked a girl I was [...]
I’ve always thought it’s kind of funny that a lot of my favorite singers/songwriters that I consider “real country” were guys who fought tooth and nail to break free of what was traditional in their time. Waylon Jennings is a prime example, especially with “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way.”
I love this [...]
