What makes Comin' Right at Ya by Asleep at the Wheel notable?

The album helped solidify Asleep at the Wheel's role in revitalizing Western swing music during the early '70s, earning them a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group in 1971 for their work on subsequent projects. Its commercial reception laid the groundwork for their future successes and collaborations with notable artists. Comin' Right at Ya is Asleep at the Wheel's debut album, released in March 1973. At this point, the band was still establishing its identity within the burgeoning country music scene, aiming to revive the Western swing genre popularized by legends like Bob Wills.

Who is Comin' Right at Ya for?

Comin' Right at Ya works well if you're into playful storytelling with infectious rhythms, steady mid-tempo for easy listening and for road trip sing-alongs.

How many songs are on Comin' Right at Ya?

Comin' Right at Ya has 12 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.

Comin' Right at Ya

Asleep at the Wheel · 1973

35 min · 12 tracks · country music

A lively blend of Western swing and honky-tonk rhythms that evokes the spirit of classic American country music.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Take Me Back to Tulsa — This opening track captures the essence of Western swing with its infectious rhythm and nostalgic lyrics, setting the tone for the album's celebration of rootsy Americana.
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I’ve Been Everywhere — A lively rendition of the classic traveler's song that showcases the band's tight instrumentation and vocal harmonies, embodying their commitment to traditional country themes.
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Drivin’ Nails in My Coffin — This track stands out with its poignant storytelling and emotional depth, blending humor and heartbreak typical of classic country narratives.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

playful storytelling with infectious rhythms
steady mid-tempo for easy listening
for road trip sing-alongs
short tracks for quick enjoyment

Maybe skip if you

seekers of lengthy explorations
prefer intense emotional experiences

Where this album fits

Career context: Comin' Right at Ya is Asleep at the Wheel's debut album, released in March 1973. At this point, the band was still establishing its identity within the burgeoning country music scene, aiming to revive the Western swing genre popularized by legends like Bob Wills.
Stylistic neighbors: Riders in the Sky· The Time Jumpers· Dale Watson

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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Take Me Back to Tulsa 3:34
2 Daddy’s Advice 2:24
3 Before You Stopped Loving Me 3:25
4 Drivin’ Nails in My Coffin 3:20
5 I’ll Never Get Out of This World Alive 2:44
6 Space Buggy 2:35
7 Cherokee Boogie 3:20
8 Hillbilly Nut 2:30
9 Your Down Home Is Uptown 2:23
10 I'm The Fool (Who Told You To Go) 2:24
11 I’ve Been Everywhere 2:44
12 The Son Shines Down on Me 3:59

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