Full Description
Southwest Shuffle documents an important period in country music history. During the '30s and early '40s, hundreds of thousands of "Okies," "Arkies," and other rural folks from around the Southwest resettled in California, in search of work. A country music scene quickly blossomed there, with performers playing Western Swing, Cowboy, and Honky Tonk country. After World War II, these styles rocked country music, leading to the innovations of '60s performers like Buck Owens and Merle Haggard in creating the so-called "Bakersfield Sound." These stories are based on original interviews and archival research by one of the most respected writers on this period of country history. Kienzle writes in a vibrant style, reflecting his long-time love for these musical styles.
Contents
Preface Part I A New Country Beat 1. JEKYLL AND HYDE, Spade Cooley 2. SEARS' JUBILEERS TO OCEAN'S ELEVEN, Jimmy Wyble 3. INSURGENCY IN ASCENDANCE, Hank Penny Part II Capitol Chronicles THE KID FROM CHICAGO, Lee Gillette 4. FATE JUST PUTS EVERYTHING TOGETHER, Ken Nelson THE ONE WE HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette) Part III Western Swingers 5. THAT WESTERN SWING FLAVOR, Hank Thompson RHYTHM BUSTER, Luke Wills 6. WRONG ROAD HOME, Tommy Duncan MOVE THOSE THINGS OUT Bob Wills Invades the Grand Ole Opry: 1944 Part IV Hometown Heroes 7. A HAPPY HELLO, Cliffie Stone and the Hometown Jubilee 8. FLIPPIN' THE LID, Speedy West and Jimmy Bryant ADULTERY GOES MAINSTREAM, Slippin' Around 9. NEITHER FISH NOR FOWL, Roy Lanham and the Whippoorwills 10. PEA-PICKIN', Tennessee Ernie Ford Part V Against the Grain 11. I CAN'T RUN AWAY FROM MYSELF, Ray Price WALK SOFTLY, Wade Ray 12. SOMEDAY THAT'LL CHANGE, Willie Nelson Discography Notes Bibliography
