For those that got to hear our second installment of the IBC Radio Hour on KGBC today, I was again asked to put together a few songs for the show. A task I always enjoy doing for anyone willing to put up with my music addiction. We didn't get the opportunity to talk about the songs this time though and part of the joy for me when we do this is finding music that is somehow tied to the island.
So for a little more "behind the scenes" info on the songs I selected...read on.
Gordon Calcotte & Don Lee - "Galveston
I know absolutely nothing about these two (that's a hell of a way to start this Will...) but feel that their version of this song is among the better recorded (and I'd dare say better than Campbell's). The song was actually written by Jimmy Webb who would write some of Campbell's top songs. This version is just a little more warbly and raw. Not quite as polished up as the Rhinestone Cowboy's.
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Hayes Carll - "Hey Baby Where You Been"
My first trip to the Old Quarter was 5 years or so. I was on a trip to Crystal Beach and was taken into town to see the Acoustic Cafe. Hayes was playing that night but at the time was just getting going. A year later he played the Golden Light in Amarillo in support of his debut album and I was hooked. From his time living in Crystal Beach to his current status of being one of the leading songwriters going, he's never distanced himself from the Gulf Coast and especially Galveston and Bolivar.
John Evans - "Ride Away"
I'm admittedly a little new to John's music. We have very close mutual friends however I've not had the opportunity to see him perform until this past week with their show at the Old Quarter. I'm a huge fan of that place but every once in a while do enjoy seeing a bit more of a rock and roll show than acoustic / folk. John did a tremendous job of playing a very lively fun electric show in such a hallowed cafe. He's going to be back here in a few weeks playing at Woody's. I hope to see you all there.
Blaze Foley - Election Day
I first ran across this song on Lyle Lovett's "My Baby Don't Tolerate" album. It's wonderfully creepy and mysterious and I had no idea it was a cover. Blaze Foley's story is a big one and you internet sleuths will be able to find out plenty on him. Of note for me though is that John Prine, Merle Haggard and Lovett have covered his music and that is big stuff for a pretty unheard of songwriter. The man was exceptionally talented.
He also had a love affair with duct tape. It's worth researching to get the rest of that story.
What songs come to mind when you think of Galveston Island? For me the Grand Opera, Old Quarter, Yaga's are all big impacts of my musical experiences here. I'd love to know what music gets you all through the day.
So for a little more "behind the scenes" info on the songs I selected...read on.
Gordon Calcotte & Don Lee - "Galveston
I know absolutely nothing about these two (that's a hell of a way to start this Will...) but feel that their version of this song is among the better recorded (and I'd dare say better than Campbell's). The song was actually written by Jimmy Webb who would write some of Campbell's top songs. This version is just a little more warbly and raw. Not quite as polished up as the Rhinestone Cowboy's.
Shameless plug for t-shirt sales. Buy our IBC tribute to Glen / Galveston t-shirt by clicking here!
Hayes Carll - "Hey Baby Where You Been"
My first trip to the Old Quarter was 5 years or so. I was on a trip to Crystal Beach and was taken into town to see the Acoustic Cafe. Hayes was playing that night but at the time was just getting going. A year later he played the Golden Light in Amarillo in support of his debut album and I was hooked. From his time living in Crystal Beach to his current status of being one of the leading songwriters going, he's never distanced himself from the Gulf Coast and especially Galveston and Bolivar.
John Evans - "Ride Away"
I'm admittedly a little new to John's music. We have very close mutual friends however I've not had the opportunity to see him perform until this past week with their show at the Old Quarter. I'm a huge fan of that place but every once in a while do enjoy seeing a bit more of a rock and roll show than acoustic / folk. John did a tremendous job of playing a very lively fun electric show in such a hallowed cafe. He's going to be back here in a few weeks playing at Woody's. I hope to see you all there.
Blaze Foley - Election Day
I first ran across this song on Lyle Lovett's "My Baby Don't Tolerate" album. It's wonderfully creepy and mysterious and I had no idea it was a cover. Blaze Foley's story is a big one and you internet sleuths will be able to find out plenty on him. Of note for me though is that John Prine, Merle Haggard and Lovett have covered his music and that is big stuff for a pretty unheard of songwriter. The man was exceptionally talented.
He also had a love affair with duct tape. It's worth researching to get the rest of that story.
What songs come to mind when you think of Galveston Island? For me the Grand Opera, Old Quarter, Yaga's are all big impacts of my musical experiences here. I'd love to know what music gets you all through the day.
