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The Wheel finds Asleep at the Wheel consistently making music full of fun, along with fine musicianship and a sense of purpose. Even though anyone can simply enjoy the great batch of tunes on this recording, a more discerning listener can see that there is a higher cause, that being the preservation of Western swing and all the genres present in that form. So whether the cuts are jazz oriented ("The Wheel"), gospel ("Somebody Stole His Body"), or honky tonk ("I Can't Handle It Now"), the band is up to the task. Particularly noteworthy are the musical compositions of rhythm guitarist Leroy Preston and leader Ray Benson's distinctively raspy vocal style. What sets this record above other bands that might want to keep the spirit of Western swing alive is a sense of integrity beneath the surface. However, that sense of purpose is never so heavy-handed that a feeling of festivity is too far away. The sax, fiddle, or accordion solos may be technically sophisticated, but try not dancing to this stuff or tapping your toes and see how far you get. In other words, Asleep at the Wheel has made a fine record that will appeal to both the average fan and serious students of the Western swing tradition.
© Michael Ofjord /TiVo
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Asleep At The Wheel, Composer, Producer, Co-Producer, MainArtist - Tommy Allsup, Producer, Co-Producer
℗ 1977 Capitol Records, LLC
Asleep At The Wheel, Producer, Co-Producer, MainArtist - Leroy Preston, Composer - Tommy Allsup, Producer, Co-Producer
℗ 1977 Capitol Records, LLC
Asleep At The Wheel, Producer, Co-Producer, MainArtist - Ray Benson, Composer - Tommy Allsup, Producer, Co-Producer - Chris O'Connell, Composer - Peter Sherridan, Composer
℗ 1977 Capitol Records, LLC
Asleep At The Wheel, Producer, Co-Producer, MainArtist - Leroy Preston, Composer - Ray Benson, Composer - Kevin Farrell, Composer - Tommy Allsup, Producer, Co-Producer
℗ 1977 Capitol Records, LLC
Asleep At The Wheel, Producer, Co-Producer, MainArtist - Leroy Preston, Composer - Tommy Allsup, Producer, Co-Producer
℗ 1977 Capitol Records, LLC
Asleep At The Wheel, Producer, Co-Producer, MainArtist - Traditional, Composer - Tommy Allsup, Producer, Co-Producer
℗ 1977 Capitol Records, LLC
Asleep At The Wheel, Producer, Co-Producer, MainArtist - Leroy Preston, Composer - Tommy Allsup, Producer, Co-Producer
℗ 1977 Capitol Records, LLC
Asleep At The Wheel, Producer, Co-Producer, MainArtist - Leroy Preston, Composer - Tommy Allsup, Producer, Co-Producer
℗ 1977 Capitol Records, LLC
Asleep At The Wheel, Producer, Co-Producer, MainArtist - Leroy Preston, Composer - Kevin Farrell, Composer - Tommy Allsup, Producer, Co-Producer
℗ 1977 Capitol Records, LLC
Asleep At The Wheel, Producer, Co-Producer, MainArtist - Leroy Preston, Composer - Tommy Allsup, Producer, Co-Producer
℗ 1977 Capitol Records, LLC
Asleep At The Wheel, Producer, Co-Producer, MainArtist - Tommy Allsup, Producer, Co-Producer - Lewis Lincoln Davis, Jr., Composer
℗ 1977 Capitol Records, LLC
Albumbeschreibung
The Wheel finds Asleep at the Wheel consistently making music full of fun, along with fine musicianship and a sense of purpose. Even though anyone can simply enjoy the great batch of tunes on this recording, a more discerning listener can see that there is a higher cause, that being the preservation of Western swing and all the genres present in that form. So whether the cuts are jazz oriented ("The Wheel"), gospel ("Somebody Stole His Body"), or honky tonk ("I Can't Handle It Now"), the band is up to the task. Particularly noteworthy are the musical compositions of rhythm guitarist Leroy Preston and leader Ray Benson's distinctively raspy vocal style. What sets this record above other bands that might want to keep the spirit of Western swing alive is a sense of integrity beneath the surface. However, that sense of purpose is never so heavy-handed that a feeling of festivity is too far away. The sax, fiddle, or accordion solos may be technically sophisticated, but try not dancing to this stuff or tapping your toes and see how far you get. In other words, Asleep at the Wheel has made a fine record that will appeal to both the average fan and serious students of the Western swing tradition.
© Michael Ofjord /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 11 track(s)
- Total length: 00:36:31
- Main artists: Asleep At The Wheel
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: EMI Music Nashville (ERN)
- Genre: Blues/country/folk Country
© 1977 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1977 Capitol Records, LLC
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