Willie Nelson; Joe Ely; Marcia Ball; Tish Hinojosa; Stevie Ray Vaughan; Lyle Lovett...the list of popular songwriters from Texas just goes on and on. In this collection of thirty-four interviews with these and other songwriters; Kathleen Hudson pursues the stories behind the songs; letting the singers own words describe where their songs come from and how the diverse; eclectic cultures; landscapes; and musical traditions of Texas inspire the creative process.Conducted in dance halls; dressing rooms; parking lots; clubs-wherever the musicians could take time to tell their stories-the interviews are refreshingly spontaneous and vivid. Hudson draws out the songwriters on such topics as the sources of their songs; the influence of other musicians on their work; the progress of their careers; and the nature of Texas music. Many common threads emerge from these stories; while the uniqueness of each songwriter becomes equally apparent. To round out the collection; Hudson interviews Larry McMurtry and Darrell Royal for their perspectives as longtime friends and fans of Texas musicians. She also includes a brief biography and discography of each songwriter.
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