1. Chattanooga Choo Choo - Asleep at the Wheel, Gordon, Mack
2. Don't Let Go - Asleep at the Wheel, Stone, Jesse
3. Hot Rod Lincoln - Asleep at the Wheel, Ryan, Charlie
4. That's What I Like 'Bout the South - Asleep at the Wheel, Razaf, Andy
5. That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day) - Asleep at the Wheel, Gillespie, Haven
6. Walk on By - Asleep at the Wheel, Hayes, Kendall
7. San Antonio Rose - Asleep at the Wheel, Wills, Bob
8. Roly Poly - Asleep at the Wheel, Rose, Fred
9. Sugarfoot Rag - Asleep at the Wheel, Garland, Hank
10. Walking the Floor over You - Asleep at the Wheel, Tubb, Ernest
Western Standard Time
- Audio CD: 0 pages (1990-10-25)
- Publisher: Sony
- Label: Sony
- Studio: Sony
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 6 reviews
- Sales Rank in Music: #143384
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Western Standard Time 2006-07-23
Comment: Asleep at the Wheel has been one three favorite bands since the late '70's. I still follow them closely today.
I think though that their best music was in their early years. When their female singer, Chris, O'Connell, left the band I think that they lost something vital to their sound. I'd strongly suggest that anybody interested in this band look at their earlier efforts like 'Texas Gold", 'The Wheel', 'Collision Course', and 'Wheelin' and Dealin'.
That said, 'Western Standard Time' is my favorite of the post-Chris O'Connell albums. Most of the album consists of highly competent covers of old Country and Rockabilly classics such as 'Don't Let Go', 'The House of Blue Lights' and 'Hot Rod Lincoln'.
The album kicks off with a swinging version of 'Chattanooga Choo Choo' that is, in my opinion, worth the price of the album all by itself. A couple of other higlights are their version of the Bob Wills classic, 'That's What I Like about the South' and 'Walk on By'.
In conclusion, I'd say that if you know and love Asleep at the Wheel, this would be a worthy addition to your collection. If you're new to the band, you'd do better to purchase one of the albums I mentioned above.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Son, you gonna drive me to drinkin' 2004-02-22
Comment: This album by western swing band Asleep At The Wheel is an all covers album. If you think that modern country music doesn't sound "country" enough, you should enjoy this album. Asleep At The Wheel play in a style to similar to Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys. In face, two of the songs here were first popularized by Bob Wills. That's not to say that Asleep At The Wheel is derivative, because they manage to come up with unique arrangements for the songs. The only real criticism I have is that at 32 minutes long, it's on the short side. But at least you get Willie Nelson as a bonus on "Chatanooga Choo Choo".
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Great western swing from Ray and the boys 2002-11-23
Comment: Ray and the boys have been recording western swing music for around thirty years now, keeping the music alive even when no other singers and bands were interested.This particular album was recorded in 1988 and features many great covers. The band's particular style ensures that you won't ever mistake Asleep at the Wheel's covers for other versions of the same songs. The set opens with a sensational version of Glenn Miller's Chattanooga choo choo, in which Ray duets with Willie Nelson. Other great covers include Hot rod Lincoln (a song I always associate with Commander Cody, though I believe Johnny Bond was the original singer), That's what I like about the south (Phil Harris), Walk on by (Leroy van Dyke), That lucky old sun (Frankie Laine), San Antonio rose (Bob Wills), Sugarfoot rag (Red Foley) and Walking the floor over you (Ernest Tubb). Indeed, all the tracks are of a very high quality. Those of you who recognise these names will know that most of the songs originate from the 1940's, generally regarded as the golden age of western swing. This album and others by Askeep at the wheel prove that the songs and the style are still very enjoyable.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: relaxing swing music 2001-08-09
Comment: CD has some nostalgia and timeless music. Well done swing music to relax to. Others who here it always ask who is the artist and name of CD. Must be heard to be truly appreciated.
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Summary: Tons Of Swingin' Fun 2000-03-12
Comment: If you only need one AATW album, this is the one. Or if you're just starting to put together a collection of their great music, this is definitely a good starting album. As is the case with all their albums, every cut is a winner. Whether their own material or remakes of classics, these guys know how to swing & party!
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