Willie, PLEASE make another album with AATW! This one is greatness. Most recent Willie albums sound like he's phoning it in. His vocals sound lethargic. NOT ON THIS ONE-this sounds like the old Willie. I love this one and listen to it more than any other.
It's hard not to smile when listening to this album. Willie and the Wheel are not particularly adventurous here, but they sure are having fun.
Really good mix of talents. Came home from live concert of Asleep at the Wheel where many of these tunes were sung (without Willie). Great to relive the experience
With dancing by nimble feet...
This album transports you to a simple, happy place. Brilliant arrangements, amazing musicianship and backing/supporting vocals, and of course...Willie, who has never sounded better.
I don't know what it is-- i don't know many people who can play reggae, sing with the Beach Boys, Daniel Lanois, or sound like Bob Wills. He's great. Willie for president in 2012?
Genius producer Jerry Wexler (Ray, Aretha, Zep, Zimmy) came up with the idea for this, even picked out the songs. Too bad he died before he got to hear it. It's an absolute gem, combining two distinct artists at their most swinging. Let's be honest -- it's almost a novelty record. It's FUN. At the same time, it's GREAT. It's amazing to hear that, with such long and storied discographies, both have managed to reach a new career high. I don't know that a sequel could be anywhere near this good...but since this one's pretty much perfect, why worry? Enjoy.
Both Wille and The Wheel have been producing consistent and top quality music, for ever and ever (and long may it continue). This coming together has happened before and simply goes to prove that good music is just that - good music. It was always going to be Western Swing, but Willie is so familiar with it that it all seems and sounds so natural. It's a real delight and whatever Ray Benson, Jason Roberts and all the other Wheels try is always great with me. Wille and the Wheel are both icons, living legends and you've gotta be crazy not to download this gem.
This album is completely infectious... it's one of the funnest collections of tunes I've heard in a long time! Great Texas swing... download this album now!
Feeling Blue? Slap this sucker on and simply smile... it will melt those blahs away in under 2 minutes. Not the first time these two icons have worked together, but a wonderful set and well worth having. Go on, you know you want to get it; you won't be disappointed!
