Feelin' Kinda Lucky

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The back cover of this 1997 release jokingly calls the artist "America's Favorite Western Dance Combo," but after spinning this groovy platter, you realize that it may not be a joke after all. While the pulsating musical mix blends elements of swing, rockabilly, and the in-between country boogie, Big Sandy (Robert Williams) and his pure tenor croon with polish and flair. What truly makes this record worthwhile is the strong assortment of Sandy originals: "What's It To Ya?" could be right out of the Bob Wills book, "If I Knew Now" sounds remarkably like an early-century pop standard, and "Loser's Blues" calls to mind Merle Travis. The lone cover, Webb Pierce's "Have You Ever Had the Feelin'," is really a reworking of Wills's "Blue Bonnet Rag." All the while, super-fluid guitarist Ashley Kingman and sneaky steel player Lee Jeffriess (who contributes a jaunty instrumental) engage in friendly but formidable sparring. --Marc Greilsamer

Tracks:

The Loser's Blues
Feelin' Kinda Lucky
Let's Make It...Tonite!
If I Knew Now (What I Knew Then)
What's It To Ya?
Have You Ever Had The Feelin'
The Greatest Story Ever Told
Strange Love
I'm Gonna Leave
Bugtussle Saturday Night
Three Years Blind
Have & Hold
Big '49
Backdoor Dan

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The back cover of this 1997 release jokingly calls the artist "America's Favorite Western Dance Combo," but after spinning this groovy platter, you realize that it may not be a joke after all. While the pulsating musical mix blends elements of swing, rockabilly, and the in-between country boogie, Big Sandy (Robert Williams) and his pure tenor croon with polish and flair. What truly makes this record worthwhile is the strong assortment of Sandy originals: "What's It To Ya?" could be right out of the Bob Wills book, "If I Knew Now" sounds remarkably like an early-century pop standard, and "Loser's Blues" calls to mind Merle Travis. The lone cover, Webb Pierce's "Have You Ever Had the Feelin'," is really a reworking of Wills's "Blue Bonnet Rag." All the while, super-fluid guitarist Ashley Kingman and sneaky steel player Lee Jeffriess (who contributes a jaunty instrumental) engage in friendly but formidable sparring. --Marc Greilsamer

Customer Reviews:

Big Sandy At His Best.......2005-08-24

The greatest rock-a-billy, western swing or whatever you want to label him performer out there! This album showcases his incredible smooth vocals. Big Sandy and His Fly Rite Boys rock! a must buy Cd. "Have and Hold" is my favorite, but really they are all great.

Retro Bob Wills!.......2004-06-16

This is the third album of Big Sandy with his Fly Rite Boys. Nice retro western swing, songs are mostly originals. An exception is "Have You Ever Had the Feelin'" which is written by Webb Pierce and the king of western swing Bob Wills. A special guest on this record was Adrian Demain, who recorded with Lee Rocker, Swing Cats, Billy Bacon & Forbidden Pigs and Supersuckers!

NEW "Classic" western swing!.......2004-03-04

This is newly recorded western Swing, but it is bound to be a classic record. The arrangements swing hard, including steel guitar, Sandy's vocals are smooth with a touch of hillbilly boogie. The band falls between western swing, country boogie and rockabilly. An appealing and always swing danceable sound. Esellent music for fans of both swing and rockabilly.

One of the Best.......2002-08-22

This is one of the best Big Sandy albums ever put out. What more can one say? If you like Western Swing and you want to take a long drive listening to great music. Or if you feel like doing a little dancing around the house, this is the album to get.

The real deal.......2000-02-21

I loved these guys for a long time and have been lucky enough to see them live many times. This CD captures all the live spirit and fun that guys hae playing western swing. If you're feeling kinda interested, buy it and you'll be real glad you did.

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