[mkjessup]

I got news for the headline writer, Bob Wills was MUCH more than a "fiddler".

That's like saying Edward Teller played with atoms for a hobby.

[I see my hands]

To: Bob Wills

R I P

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[JamesA]

I learned to play fiddle from Bob Wills records, and have been doing so for over 50 years. I wish I could have met him in person.

[vetvetdoug]

I was lucky to have attended a high school class reunion in Wichita Falls, Texas, and Henrietta's high school was having an all class reunion at the same time. The band for Henrietta's reunion were several remaining Texas Playboys. We had a dj. We closed up ours and joined up with Henrietta's reunion and had one helluva dance. I guess no one would have ever figured on a Burkburnett/Henrietta class reunion in a million years.

[Stentor]

Ahh Ha.

[GodBlessRonaldReagan]

Bob Wills is still the king!!!!

[mountainfolk]

A salute to the memory of Bob Wills who played the fiddle like no other. Lots of danceable music and enjoyable to listen to . "Take Me Back to Tulsa" is still a favorite of mine. "Liberty" is husbands fav.

[okie01]

"For The Last Time...": the CD that's on top of my play list. I was in the building when it was being recorded.

Take it away, Leon...

[Imgr8t]

"Roly Poly, daddy's little fatty..."

The music will live on forever.

[Rte66]

All Hail, Jim Rob!

Both Jim Robs, FR and Wills!

Not a mention of "Faded Love"? My favorite. His daddy wrote the tune ... then Jim Rob and his bro Billy Jack Wills wrote the melancholy words ...

"...I miss you, darlin', more and more ev'ry day ...
As heaven would miss the stars above ...
With ev'ry heartbeat, I still think of you ...
And remember our faded love.

The Pride of Turkey, Texas! They just had Bob Wills Day in Turkey a couple of weeks ago. I wonder how many Playboys are left now who can come to the Playboy Reunion. I haven't kept up.

"Deep Within My Heart Lies a Melody ..."

That's Jim Rob's epitaph. I was so fortunate to have met him several times in my youth and to have spent time with some Playboys - except my favorite, Leon McAuliffe - only got to be in the audience with him long ago - and help with some research for his widow's foundation - also long ago.

Ray Benson says that Western Swing didn't die with Bob Wills, it was just Asleep at the Wheel!

[steveo]

Big Balls in Cowtown!

[Ruy Dias de Bivar]

My favorite western music!

BOB WILLS AND THE TEXAS PLAYBOYS!

I have many of their records and now a couple of cds.

[Pharmboy]

Was he as good as this guy was who died last year?

Rufus Thibodeaux

[OkeyDokeyOkie]

"In 1934 Wills moved to Oklahoma, where he made radio and musical history with his broadcasts over Station KVOO. During his years in Tulsa (1934-43) he and his new group, the Texas Playboys, continued to develop the swinging western sound he had pioneered in West Texas, and his recording of his composition "New San Antonio Rose" (1940) made him a national figure in popular music."
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Bob Wills was a Tulsan before I was born, but he left a lasting impression on our city. Bob Wills fans will find this interesting, I think: http://www.sandspringsmuseum.org/Virtual%20Tour%20WS.htm