Me And The Drummer (1998)
Willie’s Past And Future Fusion
Willie gets together with some pals from the old days, The Offenders, to cover material from his country gentleman past on the self-released Me And The Drummer. Musically, it’s laid-back Willie – live in the studio with fiddles and pedal steel guitars. Willie even produces. But the project part of this project was pretty far-thinking for old Willie. Me And The Drummer began life online in 1998, enhanced by tons of praised multi-media. Fast forward two years later, and Willie releases the entire online kit and caboodle (clips, interactivity, music) on own makeshift label, Luck (Interactive Film Records). The disc even came with a cool pair of tiny dice in the spine. Unfortunately, though the interactive disc is recognized by my computer, it won’t do a damn thing. Probably old technology, or it wasn’t developed for Mac (yeah… hard to believe these days). I thought about copying it and offering it anyway, but that just sounds like a recipe for a lot of wasted time. Besides, the music’s OK. You can get this one cheap at Amazon. Willie’s latest, Remember Me, Vol. 1 (follow the link), is another fine look back.
Me And The Drummer (5:07)
Home Motel (4:08)
Let My Mind Wander (5:04)
I’d Rather You Didn’t Love Me (3:25)
Something To Think About (2:48)
No Tomorrow In Sight (3:11)
I’m So Ashamed (3:41)
A Moment Isn’t Very Long (3:19)
Rainy Day Blues (3:34)
You Wouldn’t Cross The Street To Say Goodbye (3:25)
I Guess I’ve Come To Live Here In Your Eyes (2:46)
Forgiving You Was Easy (2:59)
What A Way To Live (4:09)
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Willard:
Thanks for all of your work in the past year to bring us music and movies.
Many thanks… especially for just stopping by.
Like Willie, you’re a true gentleman, Captain. ‘Home Motel’ sounds pretty damn sweet, and Nelson rarely fails to hit the mark so I look forward to hearing he remainder. Thanks for bringing this overlooked (at least for me!) release to my attention.
Hi Miles,
Always good to hear from you. Don’t forget the link to his latest 2011 LP.
Gee, I missed this one too. Private label. eh? Thanks for all your work this year Mr. Willard. It has not gone unnoticed by me that I DL practically everything you post ( even re-doing the Harry on your say so). I hope for a great New Year for you and all the fine people who come and support you.
Many thanks Duncan. I always appreciate it when you stop by (and it’s not JUST because you say nice things).
Thanks for this Willie album!
Excellent. How did this one slip past my radar? Thanx, W~