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The Wheel Keeps on Rollin'

Asleep at the Wheel · 1995

36 min · 11 tracks · country

A vibrant blend of swing-infused country, fusing traditional melodies with energetic rhythms and playful storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove throughout
  • playful storytelling with vibrant energy
  • for social gatherings
  • easy background for casual listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking intense emotional depth
  • prefer fast-paced, high-energy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 21, 1995, 'The Wheel Keeps on Rollin'' was Asleep at the Wheel's follow-up to their critically acclaimed album 'Tribute to the Music of Bob Wills'. By this time, the band was solidifying their reputation as torchbearers of Western swing music, having already garnered a Grammy award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch 3:03
  • 2 How the West Was Swung 2:41
  • 3 Lay Down Sally 3:20
  • 4 The Wheel Keeps on Rollin’ 3:36
  • 5 Hightower 4:11
  • 6 If I Could 2:22
  • 7 Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette) 3:13
  • 8 Rockin’ Rodeo 3:03
  • 9 She Came to Dance 3:19
  • 10 In My Dreams 3:10
  • 11 Lay Down Sally (extended mix) 4:35

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