Like many other western-swing numbers — especially those of the double-entendre variety — “What’s the Matter with the Mill” has its origins in blues music. In fact, six years before Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys recorded their version (in 1936), Vocalion brought out the very first… Read More »6 March 2021
Regular listeners to SWING ON THIS will be able to tell that it’s a new show this Saturday night, as I apparently forgot pretty much everything about which CDs are in which players during my two weeks away from the studio. This will be painfully… Read More »27 February 2021
This week, SWING ON THIS is privileged to be able to debut some tunes from the upcoming Brazos Valley Boys disc, SWINGIN’ OUR WAY.As western-swing fans know, the Brazos Valley Boys began as Hank Thompson’s band back around 1950 and continued with him until his 2007… Read More »6 February 2021
1. “By An Old Water Mill by A Waterfall,” Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys(for STAN & JANE JOHNSON)2. “Lone Star Beer and Bob Wills Music,” Caravan Swing Band3. “Don’t Call Me from A Honky-Tonk,” Johnny & Judy Mosby(for BOB & VICKI FJELDSTED and the… Read More »30 JANUARY 2021
1. “She’s Killin’ Me,” Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys2. “Wabash Cannonball,” Leon Russell(for ROBERT BLANCK and the COLORADO-BASED LEON LIFERS)3. “Beer Drinkin’ Honky Tonkin’ Blues,” Billy Mize(for WES & JEANNIE BENGE and the GLASS LIFTERS and WAYNE MCCOMBS)4. “Give the World A Smile,” Hank… Read More »23 JANUARY 2021
1. “Bob Wills Boogie,” Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys(for LEE HAMRICK)2. “Sioux City Sue,” Eric Diamond3. “Bottle by Bottle,” Lattie Moore(for WAYNE MCCOMBS and JIM & JACKIE KARSTEN and the GLASS LIFTERS)4. “Whose Heart Are You Breaking Now,” Johnnie Lee Wills w/Curly Lewis(FOR BILLY… Read More »16 January 2020
1. “Don’t Be Ashamed of Your Age,” Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys 2. “Prairie Lullaby,” Michael Nesmith 3. “That Little Old Wine Drinker Me,” Robert Mitchum (for DALE CLARK and the GLASS LIFTERS) 4. “Noah’s Wife,” Hoosier Hot Shots (for WAYNE MCCOMBS) 5. “In… Read More »9 JANUARY 2021
1, :Who Walks in When I Walk out,” Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys2. “Boogie Back to Texas,” Asleep at the Wheel(for CHRIS BURTON)3, “Chug-A-Lug,” Roger Miller(for WAYNE MCCOMBS, SE EGAN, and the GLASS LIFTERS)4. “One Sweet Letter from You,” Cliff Bruner’s Texas Wanderers5. “Is… Read More »2 JANUARY 2021
1. “Osage Stomp,” Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys2. “Take Me Back to Tulsa,” Billy Parker(for CAROLE & JACK BENDER)3. “I’m A Honky Tonk Girl,” Loretta Lynn(for WAYNE MCCOMBS and BRAD & ANN JAMES and the GLASS LIFTERS)4. “Cry Me A River,” Merle Haggard5. “It’s… Read More »26 DECEMBER 2020
1. “Empty Chair at the Christmas Table,” Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys(for KIT SPRAGUE)2. “Swan Lake Christmas,” Nokie Edwards and the Light Crust Doughboys3. “Let It Snow,” Bob Wills’ Original Texas Playboys4. “Swingin’ Drummer Boy,” Asleep at the Wheel(for CHRIS BURTON)5. “Santa Claus Is… Read More »19 DECEMBER 2020
