What an AMAZING night. All my favorite songs being offered by all my favorite folks...I don't think it gets better than this. If it does, I will need a warning. Anyway...
Kolibri- Whisper Waltz. Now we are digging deep into the Bob Wills collection, and this is a beautiful rendition of this song that I admittedly noticed before. It is a beautiful song, and my favorite artist EVER could not convince me of that.
You did that. Thank you so much for playing this
Geoff. New Moon Over My Shoulder. Tex Ritter was so rad...I try to explain this to everyone who remembered his son in "Three's Company" - In any event. I am just now realizing how "in your wheelhouse" this tune is, and really appreciating the great job you have done bringing it my friend. Great stuff. Not sure if the back track track is concertina or harmonica. but it is beautiful. Thanks for this Geoff.
Big Daddy. Bluer That Blue. One of my Go-to's...and one of Bob's Best. The Tommy Duncan vocal on this is SUBLIME...but seeing my smiling friend playing it might be better than all that. Nicely delivered my friend. Thanks for playing this for us.
Wim. You Can Break A Heart. Mate-it should sound like this because that is how you made it, and it is perfect. You took a song that was once at best whimsical and given it a plaintive voice, and that is perfect. Excellent bring. I had to to the stacks to find this one...way to dig a little.
Randy- I Laugh When I Think. There is something so special in your delivery. This is my absolute favorite. Bob Wills song, and I have spent 30 years making sure I have them all. I did not think this could ever sound any better...and then I am presented with this. The joy and the heart you put into playing these for us, as well as all the extra entertainment, is really a special thing my friend. I think I speak for all of us, thank you. You are totally a member of "Punch Your Neighbor" any time you are in California my friend.
Alan DP. Across the Alley From the Alamo. Such a wonderful song...I wish folks would put "offensive" into a context that made some kind of sense, because this a wonderful song and here you have delivered it like a champ. Thanks for this one, it is on my long list of "favorites" and this is a fantastic rendition.
RB (jeez man, what is your first name?)-Cherokee Maiden. I was hoping you would bring this....you are the only one capable of that intro, and you killed it. What a great old song and you played it with the finesse it deserves. Thank You! This is completely awesome. And way too short
BDU. Slow Down. Hahahahahaha- This is the Alan Thornton slide in. Ferlin was not known for Western Swing (more Honky Tonk and or Rackabilly) but he did make a few appearances as a WS singer around in 1955 when this was made (though WS was fading badly at that time). It totally counts! And it is really really good....and tyhanks for sending me down a rabbit hole, because it is rabbit holes I love the best. Excellent rendition my friend.
Linda (with an L and not headless or male). Bring it on Down to My House. See? You had two in ya...and you KILLED this. So dang good we pushed the furniture outta the way here in the 'Dale and started doing the two-step. Absolutely rocking cover Linda. So glad you could join the party, because this is a special bring right here. TOP SHELF.
Two Little Woodpeckers- Don't Be Ashamed Of Your Age. If I could have said "Hey Guys...Please play this" this would be that song, because I knew there would a perfect delivery on it, and that is what we have here. Glad I am stumbling upon this before I really start to go to town, because this is absolutely fantastic. Re- imagined as one does, expertly played, and knocked right out. Thanks friends.
Much love folks. Keep them coming.