Live At Billy Bob’s Texas
Smith, 2015
8/10
Listen to Live At Billy Bob’s Texas
It only seems fitting that Charlie Daniels brings his esteemed catalog of music to the world’s largest honky tonk at Billy Bob’s Texas, and he’s got 14 tracks for us that were recorded on February 20, 2015.
“Southern Boy” starts the listen with a brisk pace of rowdy honky tonk that’s certainly not short melody and is destined to get your body moving, and “Drinkin’ My Baby Goodbye” follows with incredible fiddle acrobatics highlighting the exciting atmosphere.
In the middle, “(What The World Needs Is) A Few More Rednecks” trims the pace back as rugged country ideas are met with vivid storytelling, while “In America” offers swift rootsy rock with group vocals contributing to the rhythmic climate.
On the back half of the listen, “Long Haired Country Boy” offers plenty of guitars interacting together with much warmth as Daniels’ vocals emit the perfect amount of grit and melody, and their interpretation of “Folsom Prison Blues” puts a very playful spin on the classic with jumpy keys adding much to the landscape. Daniels exits the listen with “The Devi Went Down In Georgia”, undoubtedly his biggest song, and the band turn in a flawless version that soars high with dynamic musicianship.
There’s a DVD included with the CD, too, where behind the scenes interview footage of Daniels is a must for the longtime fan. If you’re a first time listener, though, with the great sound quality and selections that span his 5 decade career, this is a great place to acquaint yourself with the legendary outfit.
Travels well with: The Oak Ridge Boys- 17th Avenue Revival; The Allman Betts Band- Down To The River