The Texas Playboys: “Today” and “Live & Kickin’ ”

These albums are by The Texas Playboys, who carried on after Bob Wills' demise.

Today came out in 1977.  Live & Kickin' came out in 1978.  You can see part of the cover of Live & Kickin' in my blog banner art, at the top of this page! 

 These are both albums that I first borrowed from Mom, and then "inherited."  This kind of stuff brings a smile to ya -- or it orta!

Take it away, Leon!

Today (1977)

01     Bring It On Down to My House     3:07

02     Gambling Polka Dot Blues    2:23

03     Lily Dale    3:10

04     T-U-L-S-A Straight Ahead     2:20

05     Osage Stomp     3:00

06     You’re O.K.        2:27

07     Sugar Moon       2:44

08     Panhandle Rag   2:31

09     The Convict and the Rose    3:48

10     Party for the Old Folks         2:49

Here’s an article from November of 1986 about the Playboys’ last hurrah and concert:

Live and Kickin’ (1978)

11     Big Ball’s in Cowtown   2:36

12     Oklahoma Twister       3:50

13     Texas Blues       3:08

14     Texas Fiddle       2:45

15     Faded Love        4:57

16     Fiddle Tune  2:02

17     Marie  3:50

18     Steel Guitar Rag  3:14

19     Your Sweet Love Keeps Me Homeward Bound  3:44

20     Dusty Skies  2:59

21     Stay All Night, Stay a Little Longer  2:38

And here are an obit article, a photo, and a reminiscence from the editorial page of the Tulsa World on the passing of Leon McAuliffe, longtime leader of the Playboys.

Sahh-Loot!!