How Do You Build A Western Swing Music Collection?
If you’re a fan of Willie Nelson, George Strait or Asleep at the Wheel, there’s a strong chance that you’re probably already a Western Swing music fan. All of these artists by their own admission have been strongly influenced by Western Swing. Most popular in the thirties and forties, Western Swing is a fusion of country, jazz, blues and New Orleans music. It all began with The Light Crust Doughboys, and its prime members were Bob Wills, Milton Brown and W. Lee “Pappy” McDaniel. Start your collection with Bob Wills, the master. The “Western Swing on 78” blog is a good place to start with your Western Swing music education. Here you’ll learn about the genre’s greatest stars. Listen to the online jukebox for a great introduction to Western Swing. If the music doesn’t grab you immediately, you may not want to go any further (see Resources below). Note that there are also music downloads available at “Western Swing on 78.” Even though these files are in the public domain, you still may not
