Podcast appearances and mentions of Willis Alan Ramsey

In this episode, Shawn turns back the clock to spotlight the self-titled album from Willis Alan Ramsey, often considered a hidden gem and a "lost album" in American singer-songwriter lore. He delves into the album's timeless charm, exploring why it still resonates decades after its initial release. Shawn reflects on the blend of folk, country, and thoughtful storytelling that makes Willis Alan Ramsey's lone album a must-listen for any fan of roots music.Craig, inspired by Shawn's recent encounter with a local Athens artist who professed his love of shoegaze, shifts focus to the 2005 self-titled debut from Engineers. He unpacks the shimmering guitars, textured soundscapes, and introspective melodies that define this underrated album. Craig highlights how Engineers helped shape a new wave of shoegaze revival, bridging the gap between classic influences and modern indie aesthetics.Together, Shawn and Craig celebrate these under-the-radar records, encouraging listeners to discover and appreciate the overlooked corners of music's rich tapestry. Whether you're a longtime fan or a curious newcomer, this episode offers fresh insights into two albums that deserve another spin.

Esta semana, en Islas de Robinson, territorio clásico americano, entre 1972 y 1973. Suenan: NEIL YOUNG - "OUT ON THE WEEKEND" ("HARVEST", 1972) / BARBARA KEITH - "DETROIT OF BUFFALO" ("BARBARA KEITH", 1973) / CHRIS DARROW - "TO WHICH CROSS DO I CLING" ("CHRIS DARROW", 1973) / JERRY GARCIA - "LOSER" ("GARCIA", 1972) / J.J. CALE - "I'LL KISS THE WORLD GOODBYE" ("REALLY", 1973) / LEON RUSSELL - "MAGIC MIRROR" ("CARNEY", 1972) / WILLIS ALAN RAMSEY - "GOODBYE OLD MISSOULA" ("WILLIS ALAN RAMSEY", 1972) / STEVE YOUNG - "LONESOME ON'RY & MEAN" ("SEVEN BRIDGES ROAD", 1972) / STEVE BARON - "I'VE THOUGHT A LITTLE BIT" ("A WANDERER LIKE YOU", 1973) / ERIC ANDERSEN - "MORE OFTEN THAN NOT" ("BLUE RIVER", 1972) / DAVID WIFFEN - "SKYBOUND STATION" ("COAST TO COAST FEVER", 1973) / DANNY O'KEEFE - "THE ROAD" ("O'KEEFE", 1972) / Escuchar audio

Picking up where Samuel Johnson left off more than two centuries ago, Ray Robertson's Lives of the Poets (with Guitars): Thirteen Outsiders Who Changed Modern Music offers up an amplified gathering of thirteen portraits of rock & roll, blues, folk, and alt-country's most inimitable artists.Irreverent and riotous, Robertson explores the “greater or lesser heat” with which each musician shaped their genre while offering absorbing insight into their often tumultuous lives. Robertson includes essays on Gene Clark, Ronnie Lane, The Ramones, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Townes Van Zandt, Little Richard, Alan Wilson, Willie P. Bennett, Gram Parsons, Hound Dog Taylor, Paul Siebel, Willis Alan Ramsey, and John Hartford. In this episode, Robertson gives us the stories behind Gene Clark, Ronnie Lane, The Ramones, Little Richard, Gram Parsons, and John Hartford.Purchase a copy of Lives of the Poets (with Guitars): Thirteen Outsiders Who Changed Modern MusicEpisode PlaylistFollow Ray Robertson:FacebookInstagram---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

Direct from Ardent Studios in Memphis, Big Star's Jody Stephens brings a neglected Texan treasure to the MOJO Record Club. But why has Willis Alan Ramsey still not released a follow-up, 51 years later? And what new releases are Andrew Male and John Mulvey excited about in spite of themselves? Tracklisting: 1. Willis Alan Ramsey, Boy from Oklahoma, written by Willis Alan Ramsey and originally released on Shelter Recording Company and A&M Records 2. Those Pretty Wrongs, Paper Cup, written by Jody Stephens and Luther Russell, released on Curation Records 3. Roger, Pea Vida, written by Roger Jose Cury, arranged by Arthur Verocai and released on Diamond West Records 4. The Tubs, Wretched Lie, written by Owen Williams and George Nicholls, released on Trouble In Mind Records

This week on the podcast, Jackie, Jonny, and Ty are joined by hilarious comic and our favourite Texan, the distinguished Mr. Tim Williams. Tim brought in just about the most Texas album he could, and oh boy, did it deliver. Willis Alan Ramsey has officially joined Fanny in our collection of "How The Fuck Did I Not Hear This Sooner" artists brought onto the podcast. Seriously, this guy rules, and no, you will not find any other album in his catalogue. Willis is the man, but to be honest our conversation focused more on Florida Swamp Trash, Shaq's pitiful free throws, and Tim's defiance of all Texan stereotypes. This is a music podcast, sorta.    TIM'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/timwilliamscomedy/   CROSS-BONES COMEDY AT ADMIRAL PUB ON MONDAYS: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cross-bones-comedy-live-monday-night-stand-up-comedy-show-in-burnaby-tickets-380529402687?aff=ebdssbeac FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/showmeyourspodcast/ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/showmeyourspod FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/showmeyourspod   Jackie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackieagnew/ Jackie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackdoorgirl   Jonny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonnydivito/ Jonny's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonnydivito   Ty's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tytythecomic/ Comedy Ring Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vancouvercomedyring/ Comedy Ring Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/the-comedy-ring-31633461969 

Sara Seven and fellow songwriter, 'Rain' venture out to the Texas Music Cafe to chat with Jonna Mae and Robert Cline Jr. before they open for headliner, Willis Alan Ramsey.

Joe Ely, Adam Carroll, and Willis Alan Ramsey. What do these three have in common? They're all born and raised in Texas and they have each released fantastic albums that are uniquely Texan. Joe Ely's 1978 album "Honky Tonk Masquerade" is a mixture of old school country, with a touch of zydeco and norteno mixed in, and a collection of songs written by Ely and his Lubbock bandmates, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock. Adam Carroll's first album, South of Town, is a debut album by an excellent songwriter who seems wiser than his then 23 years old. He is like an updated version of Bob Dylan from the Freewheelin' days. And Willis Alan Ramsey's so far only release is a classic, a touchstone for many Texas artists to come, with songs that are almost impossible to categorize. We hope you enjoy this little window into the world of these great Texas songwriters and performers.

#623 - Heidi Hyatt Heidi Hyatt is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour. It's a great honor to welcome Heidi Hyatt on The Paul Leslie Hour. She keeps the legacy of her husband the late Walter Hyatt going, through King Tears Music which she heads. She manages the catalog of Walter Hyatt and his influential Uncle Walt's Band. Uncle Walt's Band included Walter Hyatt, Champ Hood and David Ball. They made some truly exceptional recordings with unique songs and influenced some renowned artists: Marcia Ball, Lucinda Williams and some of our past guests: Lyle Lovett, Willis Alan Ramsey and Jimmie Dale Gilmore. Walter Hyatt sadly passed away in 1996 and the following year Austin City Limits broadcast a tribute featuring Lyle Lovett, Willis Alan Ramsey, David Ball, Champ Hood, Marcia Ball, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Junior Brown, David Halley, Allison Moorer and Shawn Colvin. On October 1, 2021 Omnivore Records is releasing the 11 songs from that ACL broadcast on CD and digital. Also included will be songs that didn't get aired and some previously unreleased Walter Hyatt recordings. The release is entitled "Mighty Fine: An Austin City Limits Tribute to Walter Hyatt." Heidi Hyatt makes a great interview, and we hope you enjoy. Do yourself a favor and check out the album. You'll be very glad you did. The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.

Peter and Gideon discuss who is allowed to say what about the Australian coach, and a couple of great Tests.  Plus your questions answered, while we await the release of Willis Alan Ramsey's second album. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#569 - Jerry Douglas Jerry Douglas is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour. We're joined by an American original. Resonator and lap steel guitar master Jerry Douglas has made an immeasurable influence on country, bluegrass, Americana and traditional music. As a leader, accompanist or solo, Jerry Douglas has created some truly remarkable recordings and performances. A 14 time Grammy award-winner, respected musician, record producer, composer and recording artist, Americana legend Willis Alan Ramsey said this about him, “Jerry Douglas, for decades now has taken the Dobro into whole new areas of discovery.” He's also recorded with a variety of artists: Paul Simon, Lyle Lovett, Garth Brooks, George Jones, Alison Krauss, James Taylor, Ray Charles, Tommy Emmanuel, in fact you can hear Jerry Douglas's playing on more than 1,500 albums. Our topic of discussion on this episodes includes the new record “Leftover Feelings,” from John Hiatt with the Jerry Douglas Band. It's out May 21st, 2021 on New West Records. Jerry Douglas is right here on The Paul Leslie Hour!

  We continue with eTown's special “30 Years in 30 Shows,” a ‘look back' series, where we'll be sharing highlights from each of eTown's 30 seasons of programs. This week, we take a look at 1992 featuring: Emmylou Harris, Fairfield Four, Willis Alan Ramsey, Iris Dement, Townes Van Zandt, Randy Newman, Los Lobos, Julian Lennon, Pops Staples, and an interview with Helena Norbert Hodge.

#548 - Lyle Lovett Lyle Lovett is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour! He can best be defined as a great entertainer, singer, songwriter and humorist. Lyle Lovett is greatly respected as a concert performer. And his recording career has spanned 35 years and has resulted in 4 Grammy Awards. Lovett and his songs are iconic. Lyle Lovett drew inspiration from many of the great songwriters, and among them would be Willis Alan Ramsey. Ramsey wrote and recorded one of the most critically acclaimed, influential albums in American music. Lovett and Ramsey have had a long friendship, musical collaborations and co-wrote songs together. In fact, Lyle Lovett and Willis Alan Ramsey will be featured in a livestream event of conversation and song on April 9, 2021 at 9:00 PM (Eastern) / 8:00 PM (Central). It will be available to watch through April 11. Tickets are available at http://www.lylelovett.com Welcoming Lyle Lovett on The Paul Leslie Hour is a tremendous privilege and the interview is a lively one. Topics include his association with Willis Alan Ramsey, Lovett's many duets, whether we can expect a new Lyle Lovett album and more. It's all right here on The Paul Leslie Hour. The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

#547 - Willis Alan Ramsey Willis Alan Ramsey is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour. I am ecstatic to present an exclusive interview with one of America's great troubadours. I've wanted to welcome him on the show for years. He's been called a cult legend. A singer-songwriter, concert performer and recording artist, Willis Alan Ramsey is here on The Paul Leslie Hour. A very influential artist, the songs of Willis Alan Ramsey have been recorded by a great variety of artists: country artists like Waylon Jennings, Jerry Jeff Walker, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, and also singer-songwriters like Eric Clapton, Shawn Colvin and Jimmy Buffett who said "I think he is one of the best writers I have ever known." Groups have recorded his work as well: America, The Captain & Tennille and Widespread Panic. One of the great artists who has covered and collaborated with Willis Alan Ramsey is the iconic Lyle Lovett. There is a very special event coming up this week. Lyle Lovett and Willis Alan Ramsey in Conversation and Song. You can get the ticket on  http://www.lylelovett.com Friday April 9th at 9 PM ET / 8 PM CT. You'll be able to watch through April 11th. This interview is a great preview of what to come. It's an honor to have you join us for the first Willis Alan Ramsey interview, right here on The Paul Leslie Hour! The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Welcome to the kitchen.  This week enjoy the music of Bob Marley & The Wailers, King Tuff, The Sanland Brothers, Kerry Sultan, Hank Crawford & Jimmy McGriff, Jimmy Dawkins, The Blues Echos, Hoodoo Gurus, Little Richard, Albert Castiglia, The Emmitt Sisters, Willis Alan Ramsey, The Beautiful South, Five Seconds of Summer, Green Day, The Front Bottoms, and Miles Davis.

Esta semana en Islas de Robinson aterrizamos en territorio "proscrito", con unos cuantos "jefazos" entre 1970 y 1973. Aprovechamos para dar un tirón de orejas -y de paso, dar cuenta de nuestro sincero aprecio por él- a otro auténtico jefazo: Don Piku, histórico de RNE y "Robinsón de Honor". Suenan: BOBBY CHARLES -"HE'S GOT ALL THE WHISKEY" ("BOBBY CHARLES", 1972) / LONNIE MACK - "ASPHALT OUTLAW HERO" ("THE HILLS OF INDIANA", 1971) / TONY JOE WHITE - "WIDOW WIMBERLY" ("TONY JOE", 1970) / KRIS KRISTOFFERSON - "BORDER LORD" ("BORDER LORD", 1972) / DENNIS LINDE - "I DON'T WANT NOBODY 'CEPTIN' YOU" ("LINDE MANOR", 1970) / DANNY O'KEEFE - "COME DANCE WITH ME" ("DANNY O'KEEFE, 1970) / PAUL SIEBEL - "JACK KNIFE GIPSY" ("JACK KNIFE GIPSY", 1970) / JOHN PRINE - "QUIET MAN" ("JOHN PRINE", 1971) / JIM FORD - "WONDER WHAT THEY'LL DO WITH TODAY" ("THE UNISSUED CAPITOL ALBUM", 1970/2009) / CHARLIE RICH - "BEHIND CLOSED DOORS" ("BEHIND CLOSED DOORS", 1973) / WAYLON JENNINGS - "FRISCO DEPOT" ("LADIES LOVE OUTLAWS", 1972) / WILLIS ALAN RAMSEY - "BALLAD OF SPIDER JOHN" ("WILLIS ALAN RAMSEY", 1972) / BONNIE RAITT - "THANK YOU" ("BONNIE RAITT", 1971) / Escuchar audio

- Billy Swan “Don't Be Cruel” - - Bob Darin “Me And Mr. Hohner” - - Hoyt Axton “California Women” - - Townes Van Zandt “Hunger Child Blues” - - Thomas Jefferson Kaye “Collection Box” – - Willie Nelson “Shotgun Willie” - - Jackie DeShannon “The Weight” - - Dillard & Clark “Don't Let Me Down” – - Bill Wilson “Pay Day Give Away” - - Dolly Parton “Getting Happy” - - Larry Williams & Johnny Watson With The Kaleidoscope “Nobody” - - Jim Ford “Rising Sign” - - JJ Cale “Cajun Moon” - - Donnie Fritts “Sumpin Funky Going On” - - Kenny Rogers & The First Edition “Tulsa Turnaround” - - Willis Alan Ramsey “Northeast Texas Women” - Escuchar audio

The other day I was listening to some guys on the radio (yep, I still listen quite a lot to the radio, but that's because we've got a great one here in Dallas - The Ticket). Go to TheTicket.com and download their app so you can stream it free. They were talking about the sweet spot of being on the planet. Artificial intelligence prompted the conversation which had started because of an article that talked about an AI-driven robot defeating 6 players at Texas Hold 'Em poker. The machine had played trillions of hands and learned how to win through deception, which is a big component of winning poker (so I'm told). Then this past week that face app was all the rage with people taking selfies that could project, with alarming realism, what they may look like when they're old. With my face, I don't need no stinkin' app! I've got the real thing. The phrase "deepfake" is now in our consciousness. The question being debated by the morning radio guys was, "How are we gonna ever know if what we're seeing is true or not?" Technology is allowing us to manipulate reality with convincing evidence. Some think the robots - armed with AI capabilities beyond what we may be able to currently imagine - will destroy us. That prompted the notion that being a Baby Boomer is likely the ideal. Those of us born to the World War II vets between 1946 and 1964 fit that bill. I'm one of them, born in 1957 in Ada, Oklahoma - a town not known for much of anything really until Blake Shelton hit big. He even released an album featuring the town water tower in 2014 entitled, "Bringing Back The Sunshine." My family left Ada when I was in the 3rd grade moving to Louisiana. But I've lived in Texas far longer than any other state. I'm still an Okie. It's hard to explain, but I'll try. And along the way let's see if I can bring you some value as you figure out who you are because that's really the subject. Self-awareness. Self-identity. And the realization that somewhere, deep inside, we're still the little kids we once were. Roots run deep for most of us. And it's not just place that follows us the rest of our lives, but it's also time. The time when we grew up. And how. So feel free to think about your childhood. Consider the days of your youth. Reminisce. I hope your memories are mostly good, but whatever they are - I hope you find a way to leverage them to make your future better. Willis Alan Ramsey is a local DFW guy who grew up in the grand privilege of Highland Park, the wealthiest section of Dallas. He released one brilliant album in 1972. On it was a song about another Okie, Woody Guthrie..."Boy From Oklahoma." The chorus goes like this... Just a boy from Oklahoma On an endless one-night stand Wan'drin' and a-ramblin' Driftin' with the midnights and He played the blues and the ballads And all that came between His heart was in the Union And his soul was reachin' out For the servant's dream I really grew up in Louisiana and I have a special fondness for the culture, music, and food of southern Louisiana, but I have always felt more connected to Oklahoma. Sooner football was important early. I recall playing in the leaves in our yard in Ada tossing a football to myself, pretending to be a star athlete wearing the crimson and cream. Sooner state born people were always on the radar. Mickey Mantle, Johnny Bench (even though I was not a baseball fan), Tony Randall, Dale Robertson, James Garner, Ron Howard (hey, Opie) and of course, Will Rogers, the state's favorite son. These were the Okies of my youth. Merl Haggard wrote and sang "Okie From Muskogee" but he was from Oildale. A city in California. But both his parents were Okies who migrated like tons of others during The Great Depression. I wonder what California would be like today if it weren't for The Gold Rush and The Great Depression. Anything with "the" in front of it is a big deal. Well, all these Okies stars of my youth would be joined by country music...

It's been noted that perhaps Willis Alan Ramsey was Lyle Lovett...before Lyle Lovett was Lyle Lovett, mostly, come to think of it, by Lyle Lovett. That's what happens when your debut album mines the intricate details of the emotional barriers we often erect to stave off matters of the heart, and when you do so from stages where a young future troubadour might connect with your style to the point of honoring it. Ramsey weaves and stitches timeless, folksy yarns that sound, in retrospect, a bit like an antecedent to the tumult of the time they were hatched. And then he did something no one saw coming. He never made another album (well, not one that's been released since, anyway). And the one he did make influenced a varied tapestry of performers who've become household names in their own right. Lend an ear and hear where it all began. Read Joe Nick Patoski's article on Willis Alan Ramsey Willis Alan Ramsey on Amazon A Few Minutes With [**Lyle Lovett** - That's Right You're Not From Texas][3] A Current Affair [**Courtney Barnett** - Nameless, Faceless][4]

Episode 32: Willis Alan Ramsey, the legendary Alabama/Texas/UK/Colorado songwriter and performer, who's back with something to prove. Talk of Greg Allman, Leon Russell, Rod Kennedy, Tom Petty...

A collection of Southern Fried Grooves... 1) Don't Be Cruel by Billy Swann 2) Northeast Texas Women by Willis Alan Ramsey 3) Fire & Brimstone by Link Wray 4) Up on Cripple Creek by Buck Owens & His Buckaroos 5) John Brown by James Luther Dickinson 6) Days of '49 by Bob Dylan 7) Save Me Jesus by Bobby Charles 8) She Won't Hang Her Love Out by Roy Orbison 9) He Made A Woman Outta Me by Bobbie Gentry 10) Don't Know Where I'm Going by Borderline 11) One Woman Man by The Cates Group 12) Slim by John Pisano & Willie Ruff

Bill and Brian welcome legendary Big Star drummer Jody Stephens and acclaimed LA musician Luther Russell for a slightly different than usual episode. We had the pleasure to have the artists themselves provide a track by track commentary! Bill and Brian took the opportunity to head down to Memphis, spend time at Ardent Studios, and chat with Jody and Luther about the making of their album, the self titled debut from Those Pretty Wrongs (due out May 13th, 2016 from Ardent Music and Burger Records). Jody and Luther discuss the beginnings of the band, the cross continent writing process, recording at the historic Ardent using some of Chris Bell's guitars, their influences (such as Willis Alan Ramsey), and the positivity inherent throughout the album before we discuss the entire album, one song at a time. As we make our way through, we talk about how mean Eva Gardner could be (in film), Jody's dog's journey through some health issues, empty Chinese cities, arranging harmonies (that feature Danny De La Matyr!), a great story about a toy cube and sideshow freaks, the influence of Big Star's Alex Chilton and Chris Bell on the songwriting and their presence in the DNA of the music, remaining positive in the face of loss, and so so much more! Make sure to check out the album from Those Pretty Wrongs, due out May 13th from Ardent Music in partnership with Burger Records! www.thoseprettywrongs.com ardentmusic.11spot.com www.burgerrecords.org Many thanks to Addison Hare for making this happen!

2015 kicks along as legendary Australian singer/songwriter Kevin Bennett (ofThe Flood) joins host Jeremy Dylan to talk about the little known but hugely influential 1972 classic (and only) album from Americana artist Willis Alan Ramsey. Along the way, they break down classic tracks “Muskrat Candlelight/Muskrat Love” and “Northeast Texas Women” and chat about how Ramsey made his meticulous sophistication seem laid back and organic, speculate as to why he never made another album, examine his innovative Americana style and reveal which cover of a song form this album was voted the 2nd worst song of all time. Listen in the player above or download the episode by clicking here. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes here or in other podcasting apps by copying/pasting our RSS feed - http://myfavoritealbum.libsyn.com/rssMy Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making of the album, individual songs and the album's influence on their own music.Jeremy Dylan is a filmmaker from Sydney, Australia who has worked in the music industry since 2007. He directed the the feature music documentary Jim Lauderdale: The King of Broken Hearts (out now!) and the feature film Benjamin Sniddlegrass and the Cauldron of Penguins, in addition to many commercials and music videos. If you've got any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at myfavoritealbumpodcast@gmail.com

This week we bring you a new podcast! Each week Memphis musician, Guy Venable, and local podcaster, Jared B. Callan, will discuss changes in music over the years, popular technology, and the Memphis music scene.This week we discuss two awesome bands; Cat Stevens and Willis Alan Ramsey. Next week, Bright Eyes and Goose Creek Symphony! Stay tuned. shutupandlistenpodcast.com

This week we bring you a new podcast! Each week Memphis musician, Guy Venable, and local podcaster, Jared B. Callan, will discuss changes in music over the years, popular technology, and the Memphis music scene. This week we discuss two awesome bands; Fleet Foxes and Old and in the Way. Next week, Cat Stevens and Willis Alan Ramsey! Stay tuned. shutupandlistenpodcast.com