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T. Tex Edwards

@ttexed.bsky.social

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Mostly old music, art & lit. Occasional blogger. Dallas native living in Austin. Retired entertainer. I stick to art & gardening now…

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T. Tex Edwards @ttexed.bsky.social · 5d

The Loafin' Hyenas album (from 1990) is finally available again, now on Bandcamp, just in time for this month's Bandcamp Friday.
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T. Tex Edwards @ttexed.bsky.social · 1h

Del Shannon - I Go To Pieces
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'From 1965. Written by Del Shannon, this song became a hit for the British duo, Peter and Gordon.'

Del Shannon - I Go To Pieces

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T. Tex Edwards @ttexed.bsky.social · 1h

Do the frog - Bo Diddley
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Do the frog - Bo Diddley

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T. Tex Edwards @ttexed.bsky.social · 1h

Do the frog - Bo Diddley
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T. Tex Edwards @ttexed.bsky.social · 3h

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The Who - A Quick One Studio Sessions, 1966

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T. Tex Edwards @ttexed.bsky.social · 3h

Nathan Abshire -French Blues
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'Cajun accordionist Nathan Abshire's "French Blues". Slides are my tribute to a Louisiana crawfish boil. I hope, for you Louisiana natives who have moved away, or a friend of Louisiana culture, you enjoy the music & can smell and taste the mudbugs.'

Cajun - Nathan Abshire - French Blues - slide

YouTube video by Paul

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T. Tex Edwards @ttexed.bsky.social · 3h

...members of the Who playing on the backingtrack. Pete added some guitar overdubs later.'

Some have suggested they "borrowed" from this song by Ronny and the Daytonas. youtu.be/frV4LFU8U28?...

Hey Little Girl

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T. Tex Edwards @ttexed.bsky.social · 3h

The Who - In The City
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'Written by Keith Moon & John Entwistle. Recorded at IBC Studios, December 1965. Originally released as the B-side to 'I'm A Boy' on August 26, 1966. Keith & John, having failed to inform Pete & Roger about the session, are the only members of...

The Who - In The City

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T. Tex Edwards @ttexed.bsky.social · 4h

...played twice during the dance show. The band endures Zach's jibes, including lessons on how to flirt with teenage girls from New Jersey. The Box Tops chat it up with the horror-host while they plug their album, an upcoming European tour and a show at the Cheetah Club in NYC! Happy Halloween!!'

T. Tex Edwards @ttexed.bsky.social · 4h

Zacherley's TV dance party featuring the Box Tops "The Letter"
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'TV horror-host John Zacherley's "Disc-O-Teen" 1967 Halloween dance party episode, featuring an appearance by The BOX TOPS. Alex Chilton and the band don't actually perform, but their hit single "The Letter" is...

Zacherley's TV dance party featuring the Box Tops "The Letter"

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T. Tex Edwards @ttexed.bsky.social · 4h

A Singular Guitarist Emerges From John Fahey's Shadow:
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A Singular Guitarist Emerges From John Fahey's Shadow

It's been more than 10 years since the death of John Fahey, the mythical artist who helped invent the "American primitive" school of solo acoustic guitar. That tradition is alive and well thanks to a ...

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T. Tex Edwards @ttexed.bsky.social · 4h

Even to Win is to Fail · Glenn Jones
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' from The Wanting'

Even to Win is to Fail

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T. Tex Edwards @ttexed.bsky.social · 4h

He had a hit with a version of Big Rock Candy Mountain closer to it's x-rated roots than the kiddie versions heard later.
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T. Tex Edwards @ttexed.bsky.social · 4h

HALLELUJAH! I'M A BUM - Harry MAC McClintock - 1928
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'Happy birthday Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock, singer & writer of this masterpiece, he was mostly a hobo, cowboy, & sometimes journalist.'

Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock: October 8, 1882 – April 24, 1957

HALLELUJAH! I'M A BUM - Harry MAC McClintock - 1928

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T. Tex Edwards @ttexed.bsky.social · 4h

Lux explains the real meaning of Halloween...

T. Tex Edwards @ttexed.bsky.social · 4h

Lazy Lester "Blues Stop Knocking" For Nick Curran
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Lazy Lester at Justine's - Nick has the third lead guitar solo.

With -
Mike Buck (Drums)
Nick Curran (Guitar left)
Eve Monsees (Guitar Center)
Grady Pinkerton (Guitar Right)

Lazy Lester "Blues Stop Knocking" For Nick Curran

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T. Tex Edwards @ttexed.bsky.social · 5h

Bobby Patterson and The Mustangs - Let them talk
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'One of my all time favorite Little Willie John songs and I have never heard it done this good.'

Bobby Patterson and The Mustangs - Let them talk

YouTube video by DeepSoul64

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T. Tex Edwards @ttexed.bsky.social · 5h

Eddie Kirk - The Grunt - Raw R&B.wmv
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'Later Fortune single - the late, great Eddie Kirkland with his kids singing back up! Totally nuts!'

Eddie Kirk - The Grunt - Raw R&B.wmv

YouTube video by Pete Griffin

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T. Tex Edwards @ttexed.bsky.social · 5h

"Astronomy Domine" live, very,very rare!
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'1967 Syd Barrett/Pink Floyd TV performance/interview'

"Astronomy Domine" live, very,very rare!

YouTube video by SicknCrazee

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T. Tex Edwards @ttexed.bsky.social · 5h

BIG LUCKY (CARTER) - STOP ARGUING OVER ME
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'Recorded in Memphis'

BIG LUCKY (CARTER) - STOP ARGUING OVER ME

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T. Tex Edwards @ttexed.bsky.social · 5h

Lonnie Pitchford
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'Lonnie Pitchford playing his one string guitar and building a diddley bow from "the land where the blues began" by Alan Lomax'

Lonnie Pitchford (October 8, 1955 – November 8, 1998)

Lonnie Pitchford

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Mugarra @mugarra5.bsky.social · 5h

John & Sylvia Embry - Troubles (1979)

Sylvia Embry : Vocals, Bass
John Embry : Guitar
Rier "Iceman" Robinson : Guitar
Woody Williams : Drums

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T. Tex Edwards @ttexed.bsky.social · 5h

Written in the Stars: Hank Williams Jr.
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'Now I understand...'

T. Tex Edwards @ttexed.bsky.social · 5h

Mike Evans - Gruesome
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'Gloria parody in garage punk style.'

Mike Evans- Gruesome

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T. Tex Edwards @ttexed.bsky.social · 6h

The Monster of Camp Sunshine
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'A scientist carelessly dumps some toxic waste into a river. The gardener at a nudist camp drinks the water, turns into a monster and kill crazy freak. Really Bizarre opening Credits.'

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T. Tex Edwards @ttexed.bsky.social · 6h

Nicky James - My Colour Is Blue (1963)
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'This great record shows the cross over in British music that was taking place at that time in 1963. From Elvis sounding records to British beat groups. Nowadays we can appreciate these records a lot more....'

Nicky James - My Colour Is Blue (1963)

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