Tribute to Cowboy Boots: 'Charlie Dunn', Jerry Jeff Walker »
Posted by: CactusAnnie 7 months, 1 week ago"..Charlie Dunn loved this song and his friends sang it at his funeral in 1993. Charlie was in his early 80's when he made my boots back in 1973. Jerry Jeff Walker's ode to Charlie is a classic tribute to custom bootmakers and aficionados..." Dennis Morgan
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CactusAnnie7 months, 1 week ago
"...I remember when Charlie was tracing my foot measurements and questioned me about the t-shirt and boots I was wearing. Before I could utter a word Charlie said, "Clarks beeswax desert treks--English". Aside from dress shoes I've only wore Clarks boots (I think he liked that). He was puzzled though by my explanation of the, 'Wishbone Ash' English band t-shirt. I told him I worked for Jerry Jeff Walker's record company . And Charlie just smiled and went on and on about Ol' Scamp Walker, his new best friend.."
From the forthcoming Dennis Morgan semi-autobiography, "All The Dark Horses; All The King's Men"
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cowboygrandpa7 months, 1 week ago
CA
You can't go wrong there.
I also like my Tony Llamas bull hide. They wear well and have lasted me ten years being resoled once. Will never buy another pair of Dan Posts had a pair last less than a year.
Had a nice pair of shark skins, lasted me 15 years. Heck I even wore those boots to work in.
Good luck.
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greenmac7 months, 1 week ago
Thans CA... good country song... I like his voice.
A Question for Charlie. Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under? - Shania Twain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aale6lOnU88&feat...
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cowboygrandpa7 months, 1 week ago
greenmac:
If hers was the bed my boots were under she'd not have to worry. WOW!!!!
Now that is a leather outfit. MY MY MY. Some serious eye candy and can sing like that as well.
Man, I don't know. She makes an "old" man feel young.
Thans for the link
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uncle-dave7 months, 1 week ago
You gotta' love J.J. Walker! I've been listening to his music for years and love everything he's done, including this song. Every song he writes tells a story about someone in his life from Hondo Crouch to David Bromberg, hell he even wrote a song about Nolan Ryan! Some of his songs make you laugh and others make you cry and some'll do both, but none of 'em will bore you. Thanks for submitting this CA!
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CactusAnnie7 months, 1 week ago
I've been a fan of "Ole Scamp" Walker for years too! I first became aware of him when he and the gang came over one night and played until morning when it was time for them to head over to Goodnight Sound in Farmers Branch to record, I think it was, "Viva Terlingua". And years later he's playing the Southwest Airlines "# and last" Chili Cookoffs...
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uncle-dave7 months, 1 week ago
I got to see him on a trip to Belize. He was there and decided to do an impromtu fund raiser for the children of Belize and he did it at our resort. It was on his 53rd birhtday and he vowed to drink 53 pina coladas, I bought him his 15th and I don't think he made it to 53 but he sure did try!
Something from Hondo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ht0RTeLKsmI
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CactusAnnie7 months, 1 week ago
What? No boots? You'll have to get right on that! Glad you liked the song.
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texangelwings7 months, 1 week ago
You are welcome Annie! No, I haven't seen Uncle Dave's "Luckenbach Moon", not yet.
Too my surprise, there was zero breakin time with both pairs of boots! If leather boots don't fit, I was told to put hot water in a bath tub, then step into the tub and stand for about 15 mins., then wear the boots till they are dry!
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CactusAnnie7 months, 1 week ago
I'm real glad you like it all ani! That Hondo Crouch, Luckenbach Moon link above was really great, I had never seen that video before.
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CactusAnnie7 months, 1 week ago
And remember how proud you were of them? 'Bout time to get a new pair (for the kid that is still in you)?
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CactusAnnie7 months, 1 week ago
Hey Cowboy, you're making me blush, now. Thanks, and shucks, sir...
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Spadecaller7 months, 1 week ago
Do any of you guys remember "Green Fields"?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKsgpSmLzrM
If you have problems accessing it, just type in "Green Fields The Brothers Four"
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CactusAnnie7 months, 1 week ago
First time I tried the link it didn't work, but when I clicked it again it worked fine. Thanks Spadecaller!
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Bkumm7 months, 1 week ago
I personally think the best song by Jerry Jeff is L.A. Freeway. Which he didn't write, it was written by Guy Clark. Love this song. Can't find the original album cut, but here's a really good version without the full band:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuvrbEOWXKg&feat...
Great submit Annie.
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Sock_Puppet7 months, 1 week ago
Good tune. Is this from the Cosmic Cowboy era? And it started in Austin, correct?
I want to continue the thread,...so:
Here's a BOOTleg video, shot in Austin and features a country tune.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6B-X6EEiHE
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CactusAnnie7 months, 1 week ago
I have never seen Hank William III before! Forget about fifty mission hats, those looked like at least 100 mission hats they were wearin'! Looks like he is carrying on a long family tradition... BOOTleg, hahaha... ;D
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bugluver7 months, 1 week ago
Sorry Cactus I'm a Red Wing man my self but there isn't a lot of cowboys in Minnesota. But I did ware a pare of genuine imitation snakeskins to my wedding for some resin she didn't want me to walk down the aisle in them.
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CactusAnnie7 months, 1 week ago
Hi bugluver, there's nothin' wrong with Red Wings! Even my dad has some of those in his boot collection (and he's a long time boot connoisseur).
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JimNeale7 months, 1 week ago
I saw Jerry Jeff at Gruene Hall in December. If you're a true fan, you've got to find a way to get there. I'd seen him dozens of times over the last 15-20 years, but nothing compared to Gruene Hall. If you don't know about it, do some research. It was the best I've ever heard him play, and, like most of his shows, he could've played without singing a word - everyone in the crowd knows every single word. He's a legend, in the true sense of the word!
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uncle-dave7 months, 1 week ago
His CD Live at Gruene Hall is one of my favorites, and "I Feel like Hank Williams Tonight" is my favorite cut.
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lestparker7 months, 1 week ago
Jerry Jeff is one of my all time favorites.. Thanks for the post Annie.
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