The Complete Live 1965 Show [Live]

Disc: 1

1. Intro/Drivin' Nails In My Coffin

2. I Love You Because

3. There's a Little Bit of Everything In Texas

4. Blue Eyed Elaine

5. Slipping Around

6. Mississippi Gal

7. I'll Take a Back Seat For You

8. Pass The Booze

9. Warm Red Wine

10. C-Jam Blues

See all 14 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Thanks A Lot

2. You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry

3. Lonesome 7-7203 (Cal Smith)

4. Panhandle Rag

5. Do What You Do Do Well

6. Soldier's Last Letter

7. (A Memory) That's All You'll Ever Be to Me

8. Rhodesbud Boogie

9. Driftwood On The River

10. Try Me One More Time

See all 15 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
In 1965 the honky-tonk pioneer Ernest Tubb became the sixth artist inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. With more than 25 years of recording experience under his belt and legions of fans to his credit, the charismatic Texan had nothing left to prove. That fact didn't stop Tubb and his Troubadours from touring the United States incessantly, playing not concert halls but small clubs. This marvelous double-CD set captures such a night at Seattle's Spanish Castle and is an indispensable slice of country-music history. Boasting impeccable sound quality, it includes a host of Tubb's hits performed by a top-of-the-line band featuring lead guitarist Leon Rhodes and steel wizard Buddy Charlton, not to mention Jack Greene and Cal Smith, future stars in their own right. Tubb's rough-edged but relaxed and easygoing baritone was limited from day one and years of booze and cigarettes didn't help matters, but few were as expressive and genuine--check out "(A Memory) That's All You'll Ever Be to Me" for proof. His magnetic personality shines through whether he's singing his heart out, laughing through the lyrics, or chatting with the band and audience. Meanwhile, the Troubadours float from blistering hardcore tonk to jazz tunes like Duke Ellington's "C Jam Blues" with ease. --Marc Greilsamer

Product Description:
This historic recording is the only true live recording of Ernest Tubb and his Texas Troubadours. Recorded in 1965 by Texas Troubadour Jan Kurtis, the sound quality is absolutely phenomenal. This 2 CD set captures the feeling of actually sitting in the audience during one of Ernest's shows. Members of the Texas Troubadours are also featured here with performances by Cal Smith, Jack Greene and a drum solo by Jan Kurtis the only known drum solo ever recorded in a country CD. In the words of Ernest's son Justin, "If you close your eyes and listen to this album, you can recapture the feeling of actually sitting in the audience. If you never saw him, this is the next best thing. And to me, "In Person" was the only way to appreciate Ernest Tubb."

The Complete Live 1965 Show [Live]

Tracks:

Intro/Drivin' Nails In My Coffin
I Love You Because
There's a Little Bit of Everything In Texas
Blue Eyed Elaine
Slipping Around
Mississippi Gal
I'll Take a Back Seat For You
Pass The Booze
Warm Red Wine
C-Jam Blues
Born to Lose (Jack Greene)
15
Seaman's Blues
Walking The Floor Over You

Tracks:

Thanks A Lot
You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry
Lonesome 7-7203 (Cal Smith)
Panhandle Rag
Do What You Do Do Well
Soldier's Last Letter
(A Memory) That's All You'll Ever Be to Me
Rhodesbud Boogie
Driftwood On The River
Try Me One More Time
Last Letter (Jack Greene)
Hold It (Drum Solo Jan Kurtis)
I Wash My Hands in Muddy Water (Jack Greene)
Pass the Booze (Encore)
Walking the Floor Over You

Amazon.com

In 1965 the honky-tonk pioneer Ernest Tubb became the sixth artist inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. With more than 25 years of recording experience under his belt and legions of fans to his credit, the charismatic Texan had nothing left to prove. That fact didn't stop Tubb and his Troubadours from touring the United States incessantly, playing not concert halls but small clubs. This marvelous double-CD set captures such a night at Seattle's Spanish Castle and is an indispensable slice of country-music history. Boasting impeccable sound quality, it includes a host of Tubb's hits performed by a top-of-the-line band featuring lead guitarist Leon Rhodes and steel wizard Buddy Charlton, not to mention Jack Greene and Cal Smith, future stars in their own right. Tubb's rough-edged but relaxed and easygoing baritone was limited from day one and years of booze and cigarettes didn't help matters, but few were as expressive and genuine--check out "(A Memory) That's All You'll Ever Be to Me" for proof. His magnetic personality shines through whether he's singing his heart out, laughing through the lyrics, or chatting with the band and audience. Meanwhile, the Troubadours float from blistering hardcore tonk to jazz tunes like Duke Ellington's "C Jam Blues" with ease. --Marc Greilsamer

Album Description

This historic recording is the only true live recording of Ernest Tubb and his Texas Troubadours. Recorded in 1965 by Texas Troubadour Jan Kurtis, the sound quality is absolutely phenomenal. This 2 CD set captures the feeling of actually sitting in the audience during one of Ernest's shows. Members of the Texas Troubadours are also featured here with performances by Cal Smith, Jack Greene and a drum solo by Jan Kurtis the only known drum solo ever recorded in a country CD. In the words of Ernest's son Justin, "If you close your eyes and listen to this album, you can recapture the feeling of actually sitting in the audience. If you never saw him, this is the next best thing. And to me, "In Person" was the only way to appreciate Ernest Tubb."

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful postcard from 1965.......2005-11-27

When Ernest Tubb and the Texas Troubadours rolled their tour bus into Tacoma, Washington in 1965, former Troubadour drummer Jan Kurtis was there to record the show. The result is a wonderful un-retouched snap shot of Tubb's live show. Tubb is thoroughly relaxed, taking requests, laughing at blown solos, dedicating songs to people in the audience. During one number a flashbulb in an audience member's camera audibly explodes and Tubb starts laughing about how he thought it was a jealous husband from their previous stop after guitarist Leon Rhodes. ("And if I was scared, think about how Leon felt!"). The Troubadours, led by Rhodes and steel guitarist Buddy Charlton are in fine form. After years of smoking Tubb's voice is sepulchral, but who cares? Remarkably fine sound quality.

Let's all Walk that Floor one more time!.......2002-07-28

This is a fine performance by a country legend. The interactions with the audience and band are great , and the quality is very good. If you buy one ET record, get this. Only negative is that it doesn't have " Waltz across Texas"

ERNEST TUBB - THE COMPLETE 1965 SHOW.......1999-12-17

Wow! Don't miss out on this one. Absolutely terrific from beginning to end. "Blue Eyed Elaine " is worth the price of the CD by itself.

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