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NEM#162: Ray Benson (Asleep at the Wheel): Texas Swing for Half a Hundred Years

NEM#162: Ray Benson (Asleep at the Wheel): Texas Swing for Half a Hundred Years

FromNakedly Examined Music Podcast


NEM#162: Ray Benson (Asleep at the Wheel): Texas Swing for Half a Hundred Years

FromNakedly Examined Music Podcast

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Length:
60 minutes
Released:
Dec 24, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Ray started Asleep at the Wheel in 1969 and has put out 26 albums of original tunes and classic covers while touring constantly.
We discuss the title track from Half a Hundred Years (2021), "Pedernales Stroll" from Keepin' Me Up Nights (1990), and "Am I High" from The Wheel (1977). Intro: "The Letter (That Johnny Walker Read)" from Texas Gold (1975). Closer: "The Road Will Hold Me Tonight" feat. Emmylou Harris and Willie Nelson, recorded in the early 80s but only released now on the new album. Learn more at asleepatthewheel.com.
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Released:
Dec 24, 2021
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