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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Riders in the Sky· The Time Jumpers· Dale Watson
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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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