Live from Austin, TX: Asleep at the Wheel

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Since its infectious 1974 debut, the country band Asleep at the Wheel has remained steadfast in its devotion to the music of Bob Wills and other western-swing greats of the past. Renowned as a killer live act, Asleep at the Wheel is captured live in this 1992 appearance on PBS's Austin City Limits, which has been expanded from its televised half-hour episode to include all 90 minutes of the band's performance, including signature songs like "Miles and Miles of Texas," "Corine Corina," and "Blues for Dixie."

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Since its infectious 1974 debut, the country band Asleep at the Wheel has remained steadfast in its devotion to the music of Bob Wills and other western-swing greats of the past. Renowned as a killer live act, Asleep at the Wheel is captured live in this 1992 appearance on PBS's AUSTIN CITY LIMITS, which has been expanded from its televised half-hour episode to include all 90 minutes of the ba

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GREAT WESTERN SWING WITH A HISTORY LESSON, March 28, 2007

Bradford E. Randolph (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Live from Austin, TX: Asleep at the Wheel (DVD)

If you're looking for an introduction to Asleep At The Wheel, this is an excellent sample. You will see them do one toe tappin' (or boot scootin') tune after another and then lead singer, Ray Benson takes on Eddy Arnold's "You Don't Know Me" and makes it his own. They pay tribute to Bob Wills, the father of western swing by inviting former members of his group, The Texas Playboys (ca 1940), to join them on stage to sing and play. I was only disappointed by their slowing down the tempo of their hit, "Route 66", to match the original Playboys' version. I look forward to Asleep At The Wheel putting out more DVDs.

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Asleep at the Wheel "Featuring 4 Remaining Members of Bob Will's Texas Playboys" = A Real Treat & An Excellent Concert DVD!!!!!!, June 15, 2009

Gary Covington "Southern Rocker" (Louisiana, U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Live from Austin, TX: Asleep at the Wheel (DVD)

Outstanding!!!! You get Asleep at the Wheel (which is a 7 piece band), plus, you get 4 remaining members of Bob Will's Texas Playboys. This concert was filmed October 14, 1992. You get 14 great songs, featuring their favorites: "Hot Rod Lincoln", "Corine Corina", and "Boogie Back to Texas".

The line-up for Alseep at the Wheel consists of:

Ray Benson on lead vocals & guitar
Tim Alexander on piano/vocals
Cindy Cashdollar Hawallian guitar
Mike Franis on saxaphone
Ricky Turpin on fiddle, mandocaster, & vocals
David Earl Miller on bass/vocals
David Sanger on drums

The 4 "Texas Playboys" line-up is as follows:
(These guys are old, but they can still really play & sing good!!!, Plus it's like watching a piece of History). I congratulate Alseep at the Wheel for having they guys on as guest musicians.)

The Texas Playboys:
Eldon Shamblim on guitar
Johnny Gimble on fiddle & Mandolin
Leon Raush on lead...Read more