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This combination of being raised in the deep south and texas would come to play an important role in his songs. Forty years later, fans are still waiting on the next one. Willis alan ramsey by willis alan ramsey album, singer. Willis alan ramsey performing in austin, texas on april 17, 2015. One his lone, eponymous album, willis alan ramsey combines country subject matter and instrumentation with a smooth, souldrenched voice that wrings the emotion out of his fantastic original tunes. Considered one of the very foundations of the austin music scene that was just starting to emerge as a point of national interest at the time, the enigmatic songwriter recorded 11 original songs for leon russells shelter label, and they would go on to be covered by the likes of. The tunes range from the reflection and regret of the ballad of spider john to a heartfelt tribute to woody guthrie on boy from oklahoma. Switch to standard view not optimized for mobile browsing. The ballad of spider john chords by willis alan ramsey. Listen to albums and songs from willis alan ramsey. Bluesman keb mo does the door, change, gimme what you got and more than one way home. Blending folk, country, and pop with witty, introspective lyrics, ramsey recorded a critically acclaimed debut album for leon russells shelter label in 1972. Listen to your favorite songs from willis alan ramsey by willis alan ramsey now.
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