Bob Wills -- "San Antonio Rose" with the Texas Playboys (DVD)
Added: Jul 25, 2008
Author: VIEWjazz
Duration: 1:55
Enjoy this performance of the song "San Antonio Rose" from the documentary DVD "Fiddlin' Man: The Life and Times of Bob Willis." This original documentary takes a nostalgic look back at the heyday of Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys, from their early days at KVOO radio—"The Voice of Oklahoma"—to the packed dance floor at the legendary Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa, and on to national fame from Las Vegas to Hollywood's silver screen. Featuring intimate recollections from the Texas Playboys and those who knew the legend best, and combined with a generous selection of performances capturing four decades of Bob Wills' Western Swing, this documentary covers everything from his spirited performances to the man himself.Bob Wills (1905-1975) etched his way into America's heart with his whoops and hollers, his dancing fiddle and the inimitable sound of his band, the Texas Playboys. Out of the dustbowl Depression days Wills rose, fiddle in hand, creating the music that lifted the nation's spirit. Western Swing: an irresistible combination of the raw tunes of Texas field workers, the soulful country blues, swinging horns of big band Jazz and the jumping, joyous sound of Country Western violin and strings. Performances include Sittin on Top of the World, Home in San Antone, Lone Star Rag, Goodbye Liza Jane, Time Changes Everything, San Antonio Rose and more.For more information, to view our entire catalog, or to purchase the DVD, please go to www.view.com
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Added: Jul 25, 2008
Author: VIEWjazz
Duration: 1:55
Enjoy this performance of the song "San Antonio Rose" from the documentary DVD "Fiddlin' Man: The Life and Times of Bob Willis." This original documentary takes a nostalgic look back at the heyday of Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys, from their early days at KVOO radio—"The Voice of Oklahoma"—to the packed dance floor at the legendary Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa, and on to national fame from Las Vegas to Hollywood's silver screen. Featuring intimate recollections from the Texas Playboys and those who knew the legend best, and combined with a generous selection of performances capturing four decades of Bob Wills' Western Swing, this documentary covers everything from his spirited performances to the man himself.Bob Wills (1905-1975) etched his way into America's heart with his whoops and hollers, his dancing fiddle and the inimitable sound of his band, the Texas Playboys. Out of the dustbowl Depression days Wills rose, fiddle in hand, creating the music that lifted the nation's spirit. Western Swing: an irresistible combination of the raw tunes of Texas field workers, the soulful country blues, swinging horns of big band Jazz and the jumping, joyous sound of Country Western violin and strings. Performances include Sittin on Top of the World, Home in San Antone, Lone Star Rag, Goodbye Liza Jane, Time Changes Everything, San Antonio Rose and more.For more information, to view our entire catalog, or to purchase the DVD, please go to www.view.com
Channel: Music
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Rating: 4.22 (9 ratings) Views: 5883' favoriteCount='12 Comments: 3
