NEM#162: Ray Benson (Asleep at the Wheel): Texas Swing for Half a Hundred Years by Partially Examined Life published on 2021-12-24T18:33:07Z Ray started Asleep at the Wheel in 1969 and has put out 26 albums of original tunes and classic covers while touring constantly. We discuss the title track from (2021), "Pedernales Stroll" from (1990), and "Am I High" from (1977). Intro: "The Letter (That Johnny Walker Read)" from (1975). Closer: "The Road Will Hold Me Tonight" feat. Emmylou Harris and Willie Nelson, recorded in the early 80s but only released now on the new album. Learn more at . . . . Sponsors: Gift one annual membership and g Gift one annual membership and get one free at . Get 3 months free of Amazon Music Unlimited at .