Two states in two weeks? Just file it under “coincidence” because it certainly wasn’t premeditated. While Kentucky was for Cory, this week’s homage to the state of Texas is purely for me. Despite my disparate locales, I keep getting drawn back into the voluptuous vortex that is Texas (specifically Austin).
There isn’t a better way to start this Wonderful Wednesday than with that ol “Blue Yodel No. 1 (T for Texas).” This particular variation of the Jimmie Rodgers classic is performed by those wild boys from the Catskills, The Felice Brothers. I’m a “fanboy” (or whatever the Internet term is for an unabashed lover of something), but it’s a great tune.
Jason Boland is a mixed bag for me. There are certainly glimpses of greatness within his music. One such example, in my opinion, is Somewhere Down in Texas. It’s a compact song of poignant longing for those moments of true happiness. A song of searching for that place where you belong…one that allows you to talk, laugh, drink…one that has someone who cares for you…one that has everything you might need, if you can just figure out how to get there.
To hell with horoscopes and empty dreams to hell with Valentino in his cut
off pair of jeans. Cause I know I can make it there on a twelve pack and a prayer.
Cause no matter how big the storms I know I can find me a place that’s warm.
The sun is shining somewhere in Texas…
The opposite of this is Mr. Douglas Sahm’s “I Can’t Go Back to Austin.” This is the influential music prodigy’s song about losing his love (and Austin) after he laid a guitarist “on the floor.” While he might not be able to make it back, I sure as heck can. And one of the many draws to Austin is the food. Guy Clark certainly knew what he was talking about in “Texas’ Cookin.” The culinary delights of Austin, Texas has me salivating just thinking about it. Give it a listen and try not to get hungry…
Wonderful Wednesday: Texas Livin’
As drawn from memory by Internet God, Matteo.
Two states in two weeks? Just file it under “coincidence” because it certainly wasn’t premeditated. While Kentucky was for Cory, this week’s homage to the state of Texas is purely for me. Despite my disparate locales, I keep getting drawn back into the voluptuous vortex that is Texas (specifically Austin).
There isn’t a better way to start this Wonderful Wednesday than with that ol “Blue Yodel No. 1 (T for Texas).” This particular variation of the Jimmie Rodgers classic is performed by those wild boys from the Catskills, The Felice Brothers. I’m a “fanboy” (or whatever the Internet term is for an unabashed lover of something), but it’s a great tune.
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Felice Brothers – Blue Yodel No. 1 (T for Texas)
(Here are two other versions that are a bit more diligent to the original. Both are by Johnny Cash, though one is a duet w/Bob Dylan)
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Johnny Cash – T for Texas
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Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan – T for Texas
Jason Boland is a mixed bag for me. There are certainly glimpses of greatness within his music. One such example, in my opinion, is Somewhere Down in Texas. It’s a compact song of poignant longing for those moments of true happiness. A song of searching for that place where you belong…one that allows you to talk, laugh, drink…one that has someone who cares for you…one that has everything you might need, if you can just figure out how to get there.
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Jason Boland – Somewhere Down in Texas
The opposite of this is Mr. Douglas Sahm’s “I Can’t Go Back to Austin.” This is the influential music prodigy’s song about losing his love (and Austin) after he laid a guitarist “on the floor.” While he might not be able to make it back, I sure as heck can. And one of the many draws to Austin is the food. Guy Clark certainly knew what he was talking about in “Texas’ Cookin.” The culinary delights of Austin, Texas has me salivating just thinking about it. Give it a listen and try not to get hungry…
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Doug Sahm – I Can’t Go Back to Austin
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Guy Clark – Texas Cookin