Bob Wills was one of the greatest musicians of the 20th Century. A founder of “Western Swing,” Wills had a major impact on the development of Country Music.
Friday Music: Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys
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Great music, great presentation.
Here’s Tammy Wynette praising Bob Wills and then singing “Faded Love” live:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fZ-x3eEiwg
Have you heard Merle Haggard’s tribute album to these guys?
Phenomenal.
Yes, It is great. Merle was a great mimic, too. He could sound like just about anyone.