Friday (Semi) Random Texas Independence Day Fifteen (Because Everything’s Bigger in Texas)

In honor of Texas Independence Day, a random* ten fifteen of music by Texans or about Texas.

1. “Texas” – Chris Rea – The Road to Hell
2. “What Would Willie Do?” – Bruce Robison – KGSR Broadcasts Vol. 10 
3. “Me and Paul” – Willie Nelson** – Essential Willie Nelson
4. “I Turn My Camera On” – Spoon** – Gimme Fiction
5. “Texas Shuffle” – Count Basie – Complete Decca Recordings
6. “Strawberry” – Butthole Surfers – Independent Worm Saloon
7. “MacAllister Street” – Bug – K-Nack Homegroan Vol. 1
8. “On the Run’s Where I’m From” – American Analog Set** – The Fun of Watching Fireworks
9. “If I Had a Boat” – Lyle Lovett** – KGSR Broadcasts Vol. 7
10. “The Wasp (Texas Radio and the Big Beat)” – The Doors – LA Woman
11. “One Big Love” – Patty Griffin** – Flaming Red
12. “What up, G?” – Retarded Elf** – K-Nack Homegroan Vol. 1
13. “Rocky Mountain Blues” – Lightnin’ Hopkins – Blues Kingpins
14. “Up Against the Wall, Redneck Mother” – Jerry Jeff Walker** – Great Gonzos
15. “Big Sky” – Reverend Horton Heat** – Liquor in the Front

*semi-random because I started it on Chris Rea, and skipped over a few Willie tunes for variety’s sake.

**acts I’ve caught live

James Brush

James Brush is a teacher and writer who lives in Austin, TX. He tries to get outside as much as possible.

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