Keepin' Me Up Nights
Asleep at the Wheel · 1990
40 min · 12 tracks · country
A lively blend of traditional country and swing, infused with playful storytelling and vibrant instrumentation.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its chart performance, reaching No. 25 on the Billboard Country Albums chart, which solidified Asleep at the Wheel's reputation during a transformative era for country music. Additionally, tracks like 'Boot Scootin’ Boogie' became anthems of the burgeoning line dance craze that swept through country music during the early 90s.
- Best for
- playful storytelling with vibrant energy steady mid-tempo dance vibes for lively gatherings
- Context
- By the time 'Keepin' Me Up Nights' was released in 1990, Asleep at the Wheel had already established themselves as a key player in the country music revival of the late 1980s. This album marked their sixth studio release and followed the commercial success of 'Western Standard Time', showcasing their ability to fuse classic country sounds with contemporary flair.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Willie Nelson· Jerry Lee Lewis· Hank Williams Jr.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Keepin’ Me Up Nights Standout 2:47
- 2 Boot Scootin’ Boogie Standout 3:13
- 3 Dance With Who Brung You 3:26
- 4 Quittin’ Time 3:11
- 5 Eyes 3:21
- 6 Goin’ Home 3:31
- 7 That’s the Way Love Is 4:02
- 8 Gone but Not Forgotten 2:56
- 9 You Don’t Have to Go to Memphis 2:59
- 10 Beat Me Daddy (Eight to the Bar) 3:08
- 11 Texas Fiddle Man Standout 3:53
- 12 Pedernales Stroll 4:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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