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"Western Swing music is considered a hybrid subgenre of American Jazz, Delta Blues and Frontier Fiddle music that originated nearly a century ago in Fort Worth, Texas. It was developed between the years of 1929 to 1936 at primarily the Crystal Springs Dance Pavilion on White Settlement Road just west of downtown Fort Worth."

 

Cowtown - The Birthplace of Western Swing

 

Crystal Springs

 

"Big Ball's In Cowtown" · Bob Wills

 

 

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4 hours ago, christopher3393 said:

Another surprise!

It is indeed. I heard both Sunny Ade and Ebenezer Obey at the age of 16-17 and was sure the slide guitar sounds were coming from an instrument deriving from some traditional African instrument, they weren't although they were supposed to sound like some African fiddles (great examples of Malian bluesy 'fiddles' can be found on Ali Farka Toure's albums eg one with Ry Cooder). 

In general musicians in Africa happened to be inspired by unexpected sources eg Fela Anikulapo Kuti and his fascination with big band jazz on one hand and James Brown funk on the other one.

Probably the best KSA's album:

 

 

 

Something really special: Alhaji Tanko - 'I'm a Cow' - available on... MOOO Records!

BTW I'm absolutely sure no-one following this thread identifies with a ..goat..

Cows rule!

 

 

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On 10/1/2021 at 4:02 PM, sphinxsix said:

It is indeed. I heard both Sunny Ade and Ebenezer Obey at the age of 16-17 and was sure the slide guitar sounds were coming from an instrument deriving from some traditional African instrument, they weren't although they were supposed to sound like some African fiddles (great examples of Malian bluesy 'fiddles' can be found on Ali Farka Toure's albums eg one with Ry Cooder). 

In general musicians in Africa happened to be inspired by unexpected sources eg Fela Anikulapo Kuti and his fascination with big band jazz on one hand and James Brown funk on the other one.

Probably the best KSA's album:

 

 

 

Something really special: Alhaji Tanko - 'I'm a Cow' - available on... MOOO Records!

BTW I'm absolutely sure no-one following this thread identifies with a ..goat..

Cows rule!

 

 

 

That was inspirational. King Sunny Ade and some fine pedal steel guitar accompaniment. Thanks.

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1 hour ago, sphinxsix said:

It is cause it's about Zappa ;)

 

The thought crossed my mind. I mean the guitar riff and distorted organ sound badass together, but may that's too superficial:

 

"Fortunately – miraculously, even – no one was killed in the blaze. According to Zappa, most injuries were minor cuts and burns, with only a few people going to the hospital. But the casino was completely engulfed in flames, and all of the band's equipment was destroyed, except, oddly enough, a cowbell."

 

A cowbell in Switzerland. Auspicious! Would love to play one of those.

 

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16 hours ago, sphinxsix said:

Kudos! Didn't remember that!

x-D

Proof for those who don't trust Christopher:

 

 

 

Even a cowherd would have to believe that. This calls for a brief musical tribute to the cowbell:

 

"Honky Tonk Women" by The Rolling Stones (nb: honky tonk is very cow)

 

 

"Good Times Bad Times" (Remaster) · Led Zeppelin (just wish the cowbell was a little more forward in the mix, don't you?)

 

 

finally, the sleeper of this group and a benchmark for cowbell:

 

I Guess You Made It (Live) · Poco  (first 1:20!)

 

 

 That is COW AF! Encore!

 

 

 

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10 minutes ago, christopher3393 said:

 

Even a cowherd would have to believe that. This calls for a brief musical tribute to the cowbell:

 

"Honky Tonk Women" by The Rolling Stones (nb: honky tonk is very cow)

 

 

"Good Times Bad Times" (Remaster) · Led Zeppelin (just wish the cowbell was a little more forward in the mix, don't you?)

 

 

finally, the sleeper of this group and a benchmark for cowbell:

 

I Guess You Made It (Live) · Poco  (first 1:20!)

 

 

 That is COW AF! Encore!

 

 

 

Like

 

My humble cowbell input.

 

 

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and now one of the greatest Bob Wills songs of all time:

 

"Faded Love" · Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys, 1950

 

 

The immortal Patsy Cline had a hit with it in 1963 with this lushly orchestrated version:

 

 

My personal favorite cover if you don't mind me sharing a little:

 

 

"Faded Love" · Asleep At The Wheel · Shawn Colvin · Lyle Lovett  from Ride With Bob, 1999

 

 

crying cowboy emoji" Sticker by sadgals | Redbubble

 

...just need a moment...

 

 

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Time for another round of "Is It Really Better?"

 

The original:

 

"Still Water Runs the Deepest" · Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys, 1947

 

 

"Still Water (Love)" · Four Tops,  50th Anniversary | The Singles Collection | 1964-1972 ℗ 1970

 

 

"Still Waters (Run Deep)" · Bee Gees, 1997

 

 

And the winner is:

 

 

Still Water Runs The Deepest (Dance Mix) · Asleep At The Wheel · Willie Nelson Asleep At The Wheel Tribute To The Music Of Bob Wills And The Texas Playboys

 

 

 

(dance versions win every time!)

 

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