"Dusty Skies" - A Tribute to Bob Wills & his Texas Playboys

[cahtube76]

When I was in Kuwait I played this song over and over. Talk about your dusty skies. When we had a dust storm it was a DUST STORM.

[wmstrop]

@cahtube76 Glad you enjoyed the song and thrilled that you're back from Kuwait safely! A friend's nephew served in Iraq during the first Gulf War and I remember him telling me that when the wind kicks up in the desert you literally cannot see two feet in front of you. Yeesh!

[ProTwoAm]

What an ageless classic. Where would music be today without Asleep At The Wheel? My only (minor) criticism is that the "Sons" singers sound a bit less "masculine" than they should - especially compared to Ray. Otherwise this is a fine version of a great song. :)

[wmstrop]

Ray Benson has the perfect voice for this kind of music, doesn't he? And Asleep at the Wheel's greatest contribution has been keeping alive the music of Bob Wills. For that I will always love them.

Thanks for stopping by to listen and comment. Your time is much appreciated.

Bill

[ProTwoAm]

You're welcome, Bill. My pleasure. And I certainly agree with what you say! :)

Mike

[Julian9ehp]

The Riders do good back-up.

[wmstrop]

I would have to agree with you. This song never sounds old to me. Thanks for stopping by and the comment.

Bill

[jynxtorquilla58]

This must be the best country song ever written...

Greetings and thanks from Sweden

[cindyshealed]

I adore Bob Wills and Ray and The Wheel (and the Riders here)...and Dusty Skies, written by the great Cindy Walker.

[wmstrop]

Glad you enjoyed it, Cindy! I agree with everything you just said a million per cent!  Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Do appreciate it!

Bill

[cindyshealed]

You betcha.

[wmstrop]

Couldn't agree more! Bob Wills is one of those rare musician who deserves to be called a "genius" and Asleep at the Wheel have done their part in keeping Bob's music out there.

Thanks for stopping by! I appreciate your taking some time to listen and comment.

Bill

[geocepa]

speaking as a musician i think they are brilliant, and i thank them for keeping alive the music of the great bob wills, the king of western swing

[acdoggett]

Excellent slide show to accompany a beautiful song.

This song was written by the great Cindy Walker of Mexia, Texas. You can find other examples of her songs here on Youtube and read her bio at the County Music Hall of Fame. She was 12 when she wrote this. She died in 2006 at 87, shortly after Willie Nelson released a CD "You Don't Know Me: The Songs of Cindy Walker".

[wmstrop]

Thank you for the kind words and the information! I always associated the song with Bob Wills and also just assumed he wrote it. Thanks again for the comment and stopping by!

Bill

[allshookup77]

Hey there Bill, that was a great song, I hadn't heard it before. I really enjoyed the song and the great images on the video. Thanks for sharing it...FrAnK

[wmstrop]

Thanks a bunch for taking a look, Frank! I was playing around one night with the Windows Movie Maker program, picked out a song I really like and went looking for pictures that seem to fit. This was the result.

Bill

[fieryredhead4u]

such a beautiful song sang wonderfully by you friend please keep them coming i so enjoy listening to you sing these song's all the stars for you fella hugsssssssssssssssss

[wmstrop]

Glad you enjoyed the song, Agnes. The recording is by a fellow named Ray Benson who's the lead singer for a group called Asleep at the Wheel. Their niche is doing what was referred to as Texas Swing popularized 60 years or so ago by Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys.

Anyway, thanks again for listening not to mention the kind words. They are much appreciated!

Bill

[ghostgal30e]

A joy to listen to. Thanks for sharing. 5***** G.G.

[wmstrop]

Thanks so much for listening, G.G. Glad you enjoyed it so much. Appreciate the comments and the rating.

Bill

[Tilly220]

This is just fabulous!!!!

[wmstrop]

Why thank you kindly, mam! Just having some fun one night looking for pictures to match up with one of my favorite tunes. Thanks again for listen and commenting. It is appreciated.

Bill

[BCBband]

Wonderful video and tribute to a Country Great Bill. Thanks.

[wmstrop]

I thought it might have been something you fellas would have liked. Thanks for watching and commenting!

Bill

[tigerus3]

this is a very beautifull song, a great country sound. 5 stars

[wmstrop]

Isn't this a great song? I was listening to it one night and tried to find some pictures that fit. Glad you enjoyed it!

Bill

[tigerus3]

this is a very beautifull song, a great country sound. 5 stars

[Cliffbrock]

Awesome. Bob Wills is still the king !

[coolanddark]

my Papi always had a Bob Wills song playing on the old 78 record player.great work Bill

[wmstrop]

Your Papi had great taste, Dan. Bob Wills did some of the most tuneful music around way back then and it still soundscreal fine.

Thanks for listening and commenting, Dan.

Bill

[patman2112]

Nice!

[wmstrop]

Thanks, Pat! Thanks, Nic! This is one of the most relaxing pieces of music I think I've ever heard. Glad you liked it!

Bill

[Ottawarocket]

Super video and song Bill : )

Rocket

[wmstrop]

Glad you liked it, RR! Our buddy Ronnie (rtutt123) had put up a Bob Wills song a few days ago and I remembered how much I really enjoy that man's music. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Bill

[rtutt123]

Great video, Bill...I love Ray and Asleep At the Wheel...love those pictures and sculpture by Remington, too...thanks....RT 5*****

[wmstrop]

Thanks, Ronnie. Managed to get in a few paintings by Charlie Russell as well. I think I may have been born a hundred years too late in the wrong area of the country.

Be well, Ronnie. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Bill