Total Yodel!

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While his first Rounder release covered ground from honky tonk to Western swing to cowboy, Wylie Gustafson stays firmly on the dusty trail on his inviting, uplifting follow-up. Although the album is bookended by two upbeat Wylie originals, most of the record owns a relaxed, lonesome-prairie mood. His exhilarating yodels---which move from baritone to falsetto in effortless fashion---are tastefully supported by exquisite fills from guitarist Mark Thornton and steel player Carco Clave. Along the way he visits three Jimmie Rodgers tunes (including the lesser-known "When the Cactus Is in Bloom") along with songs associated with the Sons of the Pioneers and Elton Britt, a relatively forgotten Rodgers disciple. Total Yodel! falls somewhere between Don Walser's majesty and Riders in the Sky's vivacity. Most importantly, Wylie understands the emotional range of the yodel; his original "Big Sky Lullaby" provides ample proof, containing some of the most expressive yodeling committed to record. --Marc Greilsamer

Tracks:

Ol' Montan
Rose-Marie
When The Cactus Is In Bloom
Big Sky Lullaby
Lovesick Blues
Teardrops In My Heart
Blue Yodel No.1-T For Texas
Chime Bells
Waiting For A Train
Cowpoke
Yodeling Fool

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While his first Rounder release covered ground from honky tonk to Western swing to cowboy, Wylie Gustafson stays firmly on the dusty trail on his inviting, uplifting follow-up. Although the album is bookended by two upbeat Wylie originals, most of the record owns a relaxed, lonesome-prairie mood. His exhilarating yodels---which move from baritone to falsetto in effortless fashion---are tastefully supported by exquisite fills from guitarist Mark Thornton and steel player Carco Clave. Along the way he visits three Jimmie Rodgers tunes (including the lesser-known "When the Cactus Is in Bloom") along with songs associated with the Sons of the Pioneers and Elton Britt, a relatively forgotten Rodgers disciple. Total Yodel! falls somewhere between Don Walser's majesty and Riders in the Sky's vivacity. Most importantly, Wylie understands the emotional range of the yodel; his original "Big Sky Lullaby" provides ample proof, containing some of the most expressive yodeling committed to record. --Marc Greilsamer

Customer Reviews:

Buy it -- you won't regret it........2000-09-13

This one will stay in your CD player. You'll be a happy camper, singing along before you know it, whether you're a yodeling fan (yet) or not. Wylie is the real deal, and this is his best.

What a GREAT CD!.......1999-11-08

The best song is the last "Yodeling Fool". Wylie also does a first class job on some Jimmie Rodgers songs such as "When the Cactus is in Bloom". Yes, Virginia there are two types of music Country AND Western! This is Western at it's finest.

Wonderful western yodeling!.......1999-09-17

My Great Uncle used to yodel when I was a kid. These old favorites bring back wonderful memories.

Fun, Fun, Fun.......1999-02-28

Assuming you like yodeling, you'll really enjoy this CD. The singing's good too, lots of great songs.

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Wylie & the Wild West: Total Yodel
Wylie & the Wild West
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000NL84HM

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