PEL Presents NEM#162: Ray Benson (Asleep at the Wheel): Texas Swing for Half a Hundred Years

<p>Ray started Asleep at the Wheel in 1969 and has put out 26 albums of original tunes and classic covers while touring constantly.</p> <p>We discuss the title track from <a href="https://amzn.to/3yXJxCx"><em>Half a Hundred Years</em></a> (2021), "Pedernales Stroll" from <a href="https://amzn.to/3mvq6fu"><em>Keepin' Me Up Nights</em></a> (1990), and "Am I High" from <a href="https://amzn.to/3H4PccO"><em>The Wheel</em></a> (1977). Intro: "The Letter (That Johnny Walker Read)" from <a href="https://amzn.to/3EkK0zO"><em>Texas Gold</em></a> (1975). Closer: "The Road Will Hold Me Tonight" feat. Emmylou Harris and Willie Nelson, recorded in the early 80s but only released now on the new album. Learn more at <a href="https://www.asleepatthewheel.com/">asleepatthewheel.com</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://www.nakedlyexaminedmusic.com/">Hear more Nakedly Examined Music</a>. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nemusicpodcast/">Like our Facebook page</a>. <a href="http://patreon.com/nakedlyexaminedmusic">Support us on Patreon</a>.</p> <p>Sponsors: Gift one annual membership and g Gift one annual membership and get one free at <a href="https://www.masterclass.com/examined">MasterClass.com/examined</a>. Get 3 months free of Amazon Music Unlimited at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/nempod">Amazon.com/nempod</a>.</p>