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Ernest Tubb Introduction 00:22
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2.
After Texas 03:44
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3.
The Door That Never Opened 03:53
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4.
Detour 01:34
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5.
Columbus Stockade Blues 01:31
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6.
I Just Lost My Favorite Girl 02:32
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Big Beaver 02:22
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You Comb Her Hair Every Morning 02:35
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9.
Midnite In Amarillo 01:30
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10.
I'll Be There 02:15
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Drivin' Nails In My Coffin 02:45
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First Generation Re-Releases Texas Troubadour Album Digitally

First Generation Records has re-released an album by the Texas Troubadours, Ernest Tubb’s famous backing band. Tubb, and First Generation President Pete Drake produced the album in 1981.

“The Texas Troubadours are probably the hardest working band in the entire music industry,” commented Drake. “They back E.T. on all his road dates as well as at the Opry. That’s over two hundred and twenty one-niters a year. We’ve released this album due to the great demand generated by their countless fans across the country.”

Since he formed the Texas Troubadours in the 1940’s Tubb had some of the best musicians in Country Music play in his famous band. He awarded a silver Texas Troubadour belt buckle to each member after a year’s service in the band. Former Troubadours include Cal Smith, Jack Greene, Billy Parker, Grant Turner, Buddy Emmons, Jack Drake, Buddy Charlton, Rusty Gabbard, and Billy Byrd.

The Texas Troubadours featured on this 1981 album are Ronnie Dale: Bass and Vocals, Pete Mitchell: Lead Guitar and Vocals, Lynn Owsley: Steel Guitar, Jerry Don Borden: Drums, and Johnny Walker on piano. Ernest Tubb himself adds his voice to one cut on the album, “Drivin’ Nails in My Coffin”.

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released December 8, 2016

Orig. Release Date: 12-8-1981
Re-Release Format: Digital Download/Streaming

Artist: Ernest Tubb’s Texas Troubadours
Album Title: 1981 Sessions
Producer: Pete Drake
Co-Producer: Ernest Tubb
Label: First Generation Records
Recorded At: Pete’s Place Sound Studio
Engineered By: Randy Best
The Texas Troubadours:
Ronnie Dale- Bass/Vocals
Pete Mitchell- Guitar/Vocals
Lynn Owsley- Steel Guitar
Jerry Don Borden- Drums
Johnny Walker- Piano
Special Guest vocal on “Drivin’ Nails in My Coffin” by Ernest Tubb

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