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L E’s Stories – “Could One Man Ever Be Loved More By So Many ?…. For All The Joy He Brought To The World” – Salute To The Fiddlin’ Man Johnny Gimble
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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Music – 1978 – Johnny Gimble + The Texas Swing Pioneers – 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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Music – 1983 – Roger Miller – I Cant Go Home This Way – A Fiddle Swing Tune
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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Music – 1981 – Willie Nelson & The Family Band – Stay All Night (Stay A Little Longer) – Live At ACL
“Stay a Little Longer” is a Western swing dance tune written by Bob Wills and Tommy Duncan. The title comes from a refrain in…
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Music – 1981 – Ray Benson + Willie Nelson – After You’ve Gone Away – Sung Live At Austin City Limits
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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Music – 1981 – Ray Benson & Friends – Swing 42 – Tribrute To Guitar Legend Django Reinhardt At ACL
Django Reinhardt (January 23, 1910 – May 13, 1953) was a Belgian-born Romani-French jazz guitarist and composer. He was the first jazz talent…
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Music – 1981 – Ray Benson + Asleep At The Wheel – I Found A New Baby – Performed Live On Stage At Austin City Limits
“I Found a New Baby“ is a popular song written by Jack Palmer and Spencer Williams….which was introduced by Clarence Williams’ Blue Five in 1926….with popular recorded…
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Music – 1980 – Ray Benson & Friends – Tribute To Django Reinhardt – With Willie Nelson + Johnny Gimble + John Mills
Ray Benson is the front man of the Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel….as well as an actor and voice actor….who formed…
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Music – 1980 – Ray Benson + Willie Nelson – After Youve Gone – Sung Live At Austin City Limits
“After You’ve Gone“ is a 1918 popular song composed by Turner Layton….with lyrics by Henry Creamer .… and was recorded by Marion Harris and released by Victor Records…
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