Durium Posted September 4, 2008 Report Posted September 4, 2008 SMOKEY WOOD John Bryce Wood got the nickname Smokey because he always smoked weed and that kind of stuff. He even would pop it right there on the stand - it didn't made no difference where they were. He lit 'em on both ends and smoked 'em in the middle. They bought that stuff by the pound, two pounds, whatever. Even grew some for awhile there, between the signboards right off Main Street in Houston, Texas. Had about twenty, thirty stalks growing. Smokey Wood: The Houston Hipster Keep swinging Durium Quote
Big Beat Steve Posted September 4, 2008 Report Posted September 4, 2008 Ha, so you made that discovery - about a quarter century after the release of that Rambler LP! Great stuff for those who are prepared to look beyond the bounds of usual 30s swing and jazz. This is ONE area where open-minded listeners will see how stylistic boundaries were defied and "crossover" music was made (in a VERY authentic way) decades before that term came into use. Enjoy! Quote
Durium Posted September 4, 2008 Author Report Posted September 4, 2008 Ha, so you made that discovery - about a quarter century after the release of that Rambler LP! It's never too late .... You're never too old to learn new things ............... Smokey Wood: The Houston Hipster Keep swinging Durium Quote
Big Beat Steve Posted September 4, 2008 Report Posted September 4, 2008 It's never too late .... You're never too old to learn new things ............... Indeed! Happy listening. And after you're through with that, see if you can get hold of the "Swift Jewel Cowboys" LP on the same label! Quote
Durium Posted September 4, 2008 Author Report Posted September 4, 2008 And after you're through with that, see if you can get hold of the "Swift Jewel Cowboys" LP on the same label! Thanks Steve ............... I'll keep my eyes and ears open .................... Smokey Wood: The Houston Hipster Keep swinging Durium Quote
AllenLowe Posted September 4, 2008 Report Posted September 4, 2008 that's one of my favorite LPs - Quote
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