This latest Pick shows that just like brisket is on every menu in Texas—prepared every way from traditional BBQ and breakfast eggs to Mexican or Indian fusions—our music has that same endless variety. If you haven't been following along over the last week, check out the previous volumes of Brisket Beats to see how this entire story fits together. Which of these tracks feels like the perfect side dish for a long Texas night out? This set is for anyone, whether you are in Fort Worth or listening from overseas, who wants to feel the "come as soon as you can" energy that defines our state. From the West Side soul and high-energy showmanship to the essential dance floor cumbias, it is that multicultural pride that lets anyone feel like a Texan, no matter where they started.
Brisket Beats 8
138 Augie Meyers - Velma From Selma
139 Sunny & The Sunliners - Put Me In Jail
140 Barbara Lynn - Oh! Baby (We Got a Good Thing Goin')
141 Roy Head - Treat Her Right
142 Joe Tex - Skinny Legs And All
143 Archie Bell And The Drells - (There's Gonna Be A) Showdown
144 Asleep At The Wheel - Miles And Miles Of Texas
145 Joe King Carrasco & The Crowns - Buena
146 Fito Olivares - Juana La Cubana
147 Ruben Ramos - El Gato Negro
148 Little Joe y La Familia - Chapparito De Oro
149 La Mafia - Me Estoy Enamorando
150 Gary P. Nunn - London Homesick Blues
151 Charlie Robison - Barlight
152 Dale Watson - I Lie When I Drink
153 Texas Tornados - Adios Mexico
154 Big Sandy And His Fly-Rite Boys - Chalk It Up To The Blues
155 Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys - Roly Poly
156 The Fabulous Thunderbirds - Wrap It Up
157 The Mavericks - Dance The Night Away
I'm enjoying this collection. Thank you very much.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure! It was fun to put together!
DeleteThank you for this mix (and the whole series --- though I honestly haven't yet gotten to every volume). I just want to mention that I saw Dale Watson perform live a couple of months ago, and he did a really memorable version of "I Lie When I Drink." He's a great entertainer! Incidentally, he also took some time out to explain how important cumbias are in Texas music.
ReplyDeleteHe's right! Cumbias are a big part of Texas music. I personally love a good cumbia! Check out these cumbias: https://polinatewtc.blogspot.com/2025/05/exicumbias-1.html?m=1
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