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Asleep At The Wheel – The Wheel (used)

Asleep At The Wheel – The Wheel (used)

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Asleep At The Wheel – The Wheel
"The Wheel" is the fifth studio album by the American Western swing band 
Asleep at the Wheel, released in 1977. 
Key Information:
  • Release Date: March 14, 1977.
  • Genre: Western swing, country, big band.
  • Significance:
    • Unlike previous releases, The Wheel features entirely original material, with the exception of one traditional song.
    • This was the first time the band and producer Tommy Allsup worked entirely in Texas for the recording.
  • Production: Produced by Tommy Allsup and Asleep at the Wheel.
  • Recording: The album was recorded in January 1977 at Sumet-Bernet Studios in Dallas, Texas.
  • Commercial Performance:
    • The Wheel peaked at number 162 on the US Billboard 200 albums chart.
    • It reached number 31 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
  • Single: "Somebody Stole His Body" was released as the sole single from the album, but it did not chart.
  • Critical Reception: Reviews were generally positive, with critics praising the album's "fun" nature, musicianship, and sound.
  • Tracklist: The album includes 10 tracks:
    1. The Wheel
    2. I Wonder
    3. Am I High?
    4. A Dollar Short and a Day Late
    5. My Baby Thinks She's a Train
    6. Ragtime Annie
    7. When Love Goes Wrong
    8. Somebody Stole His Body
    9. Let's Face Up
    10. I Can't Handle It Now
      Note: Some versions list "Red Stick" as a bonus track or an 11th track.       
The Wheel is a notable album for Asleep at the Wheel. It represents a shift towards original compositions while maintaining their reputation for high-quality Western swing music. 
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