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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • mid-tempo dance floor energy
  • heartfelt storytelling with charm
  • for social gatherings
  • easygoing background for relaxation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer lengthy immersive albums

Where this album fits

Career 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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Letter That Johnny Walker Read 3:15
  • 2 Fat Boy Rag 3:15
  • 3 Runnin’ After Fools 3:16
  • 4 Let Me Go Home Whiskey 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 3:10
  • 8 Bump Bounce Boogie 3:12
  • 9 Where No One Stands Alone 2:43
  • 10 Trouble in Mind 3:33

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