| Swing Time | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 5 reviews)
Sales Rank: 25239
Category: Music
Artist: Wayne Hancock
Publisher: Bloodshot Records
Studio: Bloodshot Records
Manufacturer: Bloodshot Records
Label: Bloodshot Records
Format: Live
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 20097
UPC: 744302009728
EAN: 0744302009728
ASIN: B0000A55U5
Release Date: August 19, 2003
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | Lose Your Mind - Wayne Hancock, Tubb, E. | | • | Louisiana Blues | | • | Big City Good Time Gal | | • | Juke Joint Jumpin' | | • | Thunderstorms & Neon Signs | | • | Johnny Law | | • | Tag Along | | • | Route 66 - Wayne Hancock, Troup, B. | | • | Highway 54 | | • | We Three (My Echo, My Shadow and Me) - Wayne Hancock, Cogane, N. | | • | Hoy Hoy Hoy - Wayne Hancock, Conrad, M. | | • | Walkin' the Dog - Wayne Hancock, Traditional | | • | Flatland Boogie |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
Wayne "The Train" keeps a-rollin' as the Austin honky-tonk hero struts his stuff in live sessions on his home turf, energizing the dancers and putting a smile on the face of anyone who prefers country music with an old-fashioned kick. The ex-Marine is a hard-core country traditionalist, but his devotion to swing--Western and otherwise--gives his honky-tonk fluidity. Swing Time, produced by Texan Lloyd Maines, makes excellent use of crack guitarists Paul Skelton and Dave Biller, who deftly combine vintage licks with contemporary energy. Steel guitarist Eddie Rivers is equally effective, especially on songs like "Louisiana Blues," "Flatland Boogie," and "Big City Good Time Gal." Still it's Watson's no-nonsense vocals and 21st-century Hank Williams persona that makes the music click. Hancock reprises several songs from previous recordings, adding a quick trip down "Route 66" and an intriguing take on the standard "Summertime." --Michael Point
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great Roadhouse Country Swing May 18, 2008
If you are a fan of real country style music and yearn to hear great guitar backup and superb steel guitar played with genuine emotion and finesse, this is the album for you. If you do not have any other of Wayne Hancock's discs, get this one. Although it is a "compilation" album, it was recorded LIVE,at the Continetal in Austin, TX. The musicianship is outstanding as well as Wayne's genuine, in your face, delivery. This is raw Texas style country with no apologies. The LIVE setting really shows how good Wayne and his band are. It is the real deal and should be required listening for any country band members as an example as to "how it should be done".
 good band January 5, 2008
I had never heard of Hancock so I previewed the Swing cd. I was really impressed with the band. Good toe-tappen music. Excellant intramental breaks. I am not too impressed with Wayne's very nasally sounding voice. Will probably by the cd to add to my dance library
Swingtime is Swing'n December 15, 2004
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Wayne and the band are having a great time with their music and all throughout this record you can hear that the crowd loves it too.
Excellent music, Excellent sound, great drive. It'll get your toes a tapping.
very addictive February 25, 2004
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I recently disovered the wonders of Accuradio and, in particular, the station TWANG. It is awesome. There are a few CD's that are in heavy rotation other than Johnny Cash or Willie Nelson. This is one of them, and for good reason. It sounds new and old, and Wayne's voice does have an uncanny resemblance to a certain Hank Williams. The music has this quality that you rarely hear of being familiar and completely unique at the same time. Hat's off to the band for making it sound oh so easy. It's toe tapping heaven.
A fun, relaxed live set August 20, 2003
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
A great live set recorded down in Austin by hard-country hero Wayne The Train Hancock and his band, featuring Dave Biller on guitar, a bit of trombone tootling by Bob "Texaco" Stafford, and solid, lively backing by all the others. From the album title, I had expected Hancock to indulge his interest in jazz-standards and swing, but I ain't complaining that this is a strait-up country album instead -- not by a longshot! Really, it's amazing to hear anyone playing such as rough and rowdy, yet accomplished and historically aware kinda country these days, and this disc captures the energy and charm of Hancock's live shows pretty well. High points include his new version of "Thunderstorms And Neon Signs," which may actually outdo the original -- overall, another top-notch release! Highly recommended.
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