Swing music
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Kinky Friedman: The “Jewboy” Singer /Songwriter Politician Extraordinaire!
This particular post is very near and dear to my heart as a lifelong Austinite and Central Texan…..for my association…
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George Strait: “The King of Country Music” And Favorite Son Of Central Texans & Cowboys Everywhere – Part 3
GEORGE STRAIT – PART 3 BEGINS In 2016, Strait was selected as one of 30 artists to…
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George Strait: “The King of Country Music” and Favorite Son of Central Texans & Cowboys Everywhere – Part 2
BEGINNING OF GEORGE STRAIT – PART 2 Music – Live on Stage – 1985 – George…
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George Strait: “The King of Country Music” and Favorite Son of Central Texans & Cowboys Everywhere – Part 1
If you grew up in Texas from 1970 to 2000, especially West Texas and Central Texas, you probably were…
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Johnny Gimble: – “Could One Man Ever Be Loved More By So Many ?…. For All The Joy He Brought To The World Fiddling Texas Swing Music”
There is an old saying in Texas that goes something like this….“If you’re gonna play music in Texas….you better have…
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Johnny Gimble & The Texas Swing Pioneers: Legendary Fiddle Player and Band Perform 1978 Song “Just Because You Think You Are So Pretty”
“Just Because (You Think You’re So Pretty)” is a song written by Joe Shelton, Sydney Robin and Bob Shelton…..which was originally recorded by Nelstone’s Hawaiians…
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Roger Miller: “I Cant Go Home This Way” – A Fiddle Swing Tune Performed On Austin City Limits in 1983
Roger Miller (January 2, 1936 – October 25, 1992) was an American singer-songwriter, musician and actor …..who was widely known for his honky-tonk-influenced novelty…
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Willie Nelson: “Stay All Night (Stay A Little Longer)” – Sung With ‘The Family Band” – Live At Austin City Limits In 1981
“Stay a Little Longer” is a Western swing dance tune written by Bob Wills and Tommy Duncan. The title comes from…
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Willie Nelson + Ray Benson + Johnny Gimble: “After You’ve Gone Away” – Sung Live At Austin City Limits In 1981
In 1981, legendary musicians Willie Nelson and Johnny Gimble join Ray Benson and Asleep At The Wheel on Austin City Limits for…
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