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Home with the Armadillo: Live at Austin City Limits

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Update: October 2008

The version of "London Homesick Blues" recorded on JJW's "Viva Terlingua" was performed vocally by Gary P. Nunn during the taping of the live set in Luckenbach. Therefore, both versions discussed here were sung by him in different venues. Hope that simmers a pointless debate. -LSB (no longer in Afg.)

Original Post: August 2003

This recording defines the broad spectrum of Gary P. Nunn's ability as a front man (chalk up much of JJW's early success to Gary P. and the Lost Gonzos), not to mention his ability to craft songs that put you right smack dab in an inner tube on the Guadalupe River. The Lone Star anthem "London Homesick Blues" notwithstanding, these live renditions of some GPN classics such as "The Nights Never Get Lonely," "What I like about Texas," and "Austin Pickers" are probably the best live versions out there. In addition, the recording contains a HOT rendition of the JJW/LGB standard, "Public Domain." All in all, a classic and timeless recording and a rare release from the vaults of Austin City Limits and KLRU. A vinyl collectible, but a CD treasure.

I grew up with this album in college in the eighties. Gary P. played a lot around San Angelo, Tx and he is the real thing, or was at that time. I find it to be the best true to itself album around. It is a folk/country/eclectic/hillbilly rock album that may not work for the California reviewer, but it's just right for me. My favorite is Tennessee road which is about Elvis. Then there is "the Last thing I needed the first thing this morning". Really great stuff! I am only mad at myself for not listening to it in a couple of years. I am going to end this review right now so I can go put on the scratchy ol' cassette that's been played until the you can't read the title.

This is one of my favorite CD's, it has it all. I love most every song and never get bored with it! Gary is wonderful in concert and always has time for all of his fans. I have no idea what is with that last review?

always something a little different in a g.p.n. release. this one doesnt LET UP. must have for your collection. smooth on I DONT LIVE HERE ANYMORE. KICKIN ON BUNK HOUSE BOOGIE. LOTS OF LATIN STYLE IN SEVERAL, I THINK ITS PONTY BONE ON ACCORDIAN(WELL DONE). PUT THIS ONE REST YOUR CORONA CON LIMA ON THE OLD PONZON, AND LET MR NUN ASK THE QUESTION "WHERED THEM PURTY BOYS COME FROM, ANYWAY." BY THE WAY, I WANNA HERE SOME RUSTY WIER TOO MR.NUNN!

How could someone from California review a Texas Country album? That person has probably never been to Texas and wouldn't know what great music is if it hit them in their bean sprout eating head. Gary P. Nunn is known for great music. All you California people should stick to Toby keith, he's more your speed. Get this CD, you will not be sorry, that is unless you're a Rascal Flatts or N'Sync fan.

The California reviewer who rates Jerry Jeff's London Homesick Blues over GPN's version should take the wad of wax out of his ear. Jerry Jeff is great, but for musicality and truly great listening, you either go with GPN or you GET THE HELL OUT OF THE ROOM!!!!

I DON'T KNOW WHO THIS DILLO DANA THE DILDO IS BUT WILLIN TO BET SHE'S NEVER SEEN GPN OR JALAPENO SAM LEWIS. I HAVE NEVER SEEN A DISSATISFIED PERSON AFTER A GPN SHOW.AAOOOOOO

Unfortunately, GPN without Jerry Jeff Walker is kind of like Paul McCartney without John Lennon - he needs Walker's raw and powerful counterpoint to balance out his own maudlin tendencies. Nunn's London Homesick Blues is of course an incredible classic. If you don't already have it, get the original on JJW's Viva Terlingua, one of the best progressive country productions of all time.

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