One More Once More, The Honky Tonk Swing Album

Dale Watson | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 18, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Continental Record Services
• ASIN: B00008ZZ45
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #230,946 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

To legions of hardcore honky tonk fans, Dale Watson is considered, hands down, the reigning king. Uninterested in current trends, he mixes straight ahead Bakersfield with Texas dancehall honky tonk, bringing with him his influences that include Lefty, Merle, Cash and Elvis and he delivers it all with a powerful wallop. On the flip side, Dale's never made a secret of his admiration of crooners like Dean Martin and Sinatra and the influence they've had on him. Always the maverick, Dale plays music that not only pleases his audience, but music that pleases himself. While honky tonk is in his heart and his feet will always be planted firmly in the hardwood of honky tonk dancehall floors, he's also known to take the occasional detour, veering off now and then to explore his other musical interests. One More Once More is dedicated to the King of Western Swing, Bob Wills. And like Wills, Dale combines equal measures of jazz, blues and lounge-pop with country. Not to worry though, despite being backed by brass, and while his phrasing on several songs has that Dean Martin/Bobby Darin-esque mojo working, Dale can't help sounding anything but country in the end.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The many sides of Dale Watson, January 1, 2009

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Bt "Cat." (Parts unknown) - See all my reviews

This review is from: One More Once More, The Honky Tonk Swing Album (Audio CD)

With all due respect to our other review, this cd is fantastic. Yes, it's different. Recorded in 2003, it's not just traditional country Dale. This is Texas western swing taking a page from the Bob Wills page and letting Dale do his own thing with complete abandon. It hips, it hops, it jazzes, it's funny and it screams! Great stuff.

5.0 out of 5 stars Just Plain Awesome!!, May 25, 2010

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Johnney D. Whetzel "jaminjdw" (Luray, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: One More Once More - Dale Watson's Honky Tonk Swing Album (MP3 Download)

Thank God for Dale Watson. He is nothing but true country. I love western swing and this is one of the best swing albums I've heard in a long time. If you love western swing you'll difinetly love this album. Buy it you won't regret it!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Dale Watson Country Swing Album, January 7, 2010

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G. Middleton ""Country Gentleman"" (Highlands Rnch, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: One More Once More, The Honky Tonk Swing Album (Audio CD)

I discovered Dale Watsons music when I was looking for a Honky Tonk Album. Never heard of this great musician before. His style of country music is very traditional and with proper recognization and exposure in the country western field will no doubt be amoung the greats like Merle Haggard, Ray Price, Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, Willie Nelson, George Strait, Alan Jackson, Asleep At The Wheel, Brooks And Dunn, Mickey Gilley, George Jones, Conway Twitty, etc..... The varity of songs on this album allows individuals to slow dance, do the two step, and do the country western swing along with just enjoying the listening of professional country music sung by the up coming star Dale Watson. What a great voice!