Description
Asleep At The Wheel – Still The King Celebrating The Music Of Bob Wills And His Texas Playboys – Double Vinyl Record
Still the King: Celebrating the Music of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys is a tribute album by the American western swing band Asleep at the Wheel, released in 2015. This album pays homage to the legendary Western swing musician Bob Wills and his band, The Texas Playboys.
Bob Wills was a pioneer of Western swing music, a genre that blended elements of country, jazz, and blues, and he remains an iconic figure in American music history. Still the King features Asleep at the Wheel collaborating with various guest artists to reinterpret and celebrate the music of Bob Wills and his contributions to the genre.
The album includes classic Western swing songs like “Take Me Back to Tulsa” and “Miles and Miles of Texas,” showcasing the band’s skillful musicianship and ability to capture the lively and infectious spirit of Wills’ music.
Notable guest artists on the album include Willie Nelson, George Strait, and Merle Haggard, among others, adding their own unique voices to the tribute.
Still the King received critical acclaim for its authentic and respectful interpretation of Bob Wills’ music, introducing a new generation of listeners to the joys of Western swing while honoring the legacy of one of country music’s pioneers.
For fans of Western swing, classic country, and the music of Bob Wills, “Still the King” by Asleep at the Wheel is a delightful and nostalgic tribute that captures the essence of this influential and enduring genre.
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Track Listing
Asleep At The Wheel With Leon Rausch – Intro: Texas Playboys Theme
Asleep At The Wheel With Amos Lee – I Hear Ya Talkin’ 3:29
Asleep At The Wheel With The Avett Brothers – The Girl I Left Behind Me
Asleep At The Wheel With Lyle Lovett – Trouble In Mind
Asleep At The Wheel With Merle Haggard & Emily Gimble – Keeper Of My Heart
Asleep At The Wheel With Kat Edmonson & Ray Benson – I Can’t Give You Anything But Love
Asleep At The Wheel With Old Crow Medicine Show – Tiger Rag
Asleep At The Wheel With Pokey LaFarge – What’s The Matter With The Mill
Asleep At The Wheel With Willie Nelson & The Quebe Sisters – Navajo Trail
Asleep At The Wheel With The Del McCoury Band – Silver Dew On The Bluegrass Tonight
Asleep At The Wheel With The Time Jumpers – Faded Love
Asleep At The Wheel With George Strait – South Of The Border (Down Mexico Way)
Asleep At The Wheel With Elizabeth Cook – I Had Someone Else Before I Had You
Asleep At The Wheel With Brad Paisley – My Window Faces The South
Asleep At The Wheel With Buddy Miller – Time Changes Everything
Asleep At The Wheel With Carrie Rodriguez & Emily Gimble – A Good Man Is Hard To Find
Asleep At The Wheel With Robert Earl Keen & Ray Benson – Ding Dong Daddy From Dumas
Asleep At The Wheel With Jamey Johnson & Ray Benson – Brain Cloudy Blues
Asleep At The Wheel With The Devil Makes Three – Bubbles In My Beer
Asleep At The Wheel With Katie Shore – It’s All Your Fault
Asleep At The Wheel With Tommy Emmanuel, Brent Mason & Billy Briggs – Twin Guitar Special
Asleep At The Wheel With Shooter Jennings, Randy Rogers & Reckless Kelly – Bob Wills Is Still The King
