Texas Gold
Asleep at the Wheel · 1975
34 min · 10 tracks · country
A lively blend of Western swing, honky-tonk rhythms, and heartfelt storytelling infuses every track with Texas charm.
Why this album works
'Texas Gold' is significant for helping to revive interest in Western swing music during the 1970s. The album's single 'The Letter That Johnny Walker Read' reached Billboard's country charts, contributing to the band's growing reputation and influencing a resurgence of similar sounds in country music.
- Best for
- mid-tempo dance floor energy heartfelt storytelling with charm for social gatherings
- Context
- Released in 1975, 'Texas Gold' was Asleep at the Wheel's third studio album, coming after their self-titled debut and the sophomore release 'Wheels of Fortune'. At this point, the band was establishing themselves within the Americana and country music scene, blending traditional styles with a modern sensibility, which would set the foundation for their future success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Willie Nelson· Jerry Lee Lewis· Hank Williams Jr.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Letter That Johnny Walker Read Standout 3:15
- 2 Fat Boy Rag 3:15
- 3 Runnin’ After Fools 3:16
- 4 Let Me Go Home Whiskey Standout 4:08
- 5 Nothin’ Takes the Place of You 2:59
- 6 Roll ’em Floyd 5:02
- 7 Tonight the Bartender Is on the Wrong Side of the Bar Standout 3:10
- 8 Bump Bounce Boogie 3:12
- 9 Where No One Stands Alone 2:43
- 10 Trouble in Mind 3:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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