Every week, John Wesley Karson embarks on a two-hour odyssey into the renegade sounds of outlaw country. He regales listeners with the tales and tunes of these alternative country icons.
On this weeks show John Wesley celebrates the 50th anniversary of Jerry Jeff Walker’s classic album ‘Viva Terlingua’ released in November 1973. Viva Terlingua had a profound impact on the country music landscape. It put the small town of Luckenbach, Texas, with its population of just 3, on the map both geographically and within the country music universe. The album also rejuvenated Jerry Jeff Walker’s career, elevating his status. Furthermore, it propelled artists like Ray Wylie Hubbard and Gary P. Nunn into the spotlight, making them household names within the country music community. Additionally, Viva Terlingua played a significant role in supporting the careers of Michael Martin Murphey and Guy Clark.
Listen to the album uninterrupted in it’s entirety on this weeks episode.
Playlist
HOUR ONE
- Live Forever – Billy Joe Shaver – 1993
- Don’t Be Cruel – Marshall Chapman – 2020
- Friends for Life – Gary P. Nunn & Red Steagall – 1998
- Nothin’ – Towns Van Zandt – 1970
- Sam Stone – John Prine – 2000
- Blues Stay Away From Me – Merle Haggard – 1977
- Lone Star State of Mind – Nanci Griffith – 1987
- The Road Goes on Forever – Joe Ely – 1992
- From the Bottle to the Bottom – Kris Kristofferson – 1971
- The Bottle in My Hand – David Allan Coe & George Jones – 1980
- If You See Her – Waylon Jennings – 1979
- Dixie Chicken – Little Feat – 1972
- Roll Em Easy – Little Feat – 1972
HOUR TWO
- Gettin’ By – Jerry Jeff Walker – 1973
- Desperados Waiting For a Train – Jerry Jeff Walker – 1973
- Sangria Wine – Jerry Jeff Walker – 1973
- Little Bird – Jerry Jeff Walker – 1973
- Get It Out – Jerry Jeff Walker – 1973
- Up Against the Wall, Redneck Mother (Live) – Jerry Jeff Walker – 1973
- Backslider’s Wine – Jerry Jeff Walker – 1973
- Wheel – Jerry Jeff Walker – 1973
- London Homesick Blues (Live) – Gary P. Nunn – 1973
- Mr. Bojangles – 1977 – Jerry Jeff Walker