What is Your Favorite Wynn Stewart Recording?

GaryHoetker · Post by **GaryHoetker** » 2 Feb 2002 11:27 am

If I had to pick just one it would probably be "Sha-Maria" with Moon's Cajun Licks.

Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 2 Feb 2002 12:34 pm

"Wishful Thinking". Moon also. Jody.

Earl Erb · Post by **Earl Erb** » 2 Feb 2002 12:34 pm

"Its Such A Pretty World Today" and "He Still Owes Me $50.00 Bucks"....and the rest of the story.............

later.

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 2 Feb 2002 12:48 pm

Wynn recorded a great tune that unfortunately didn't go anywhere entitled "Love Ain't Worth A Dime Unless It's Free."

I don't know if it's my favorite 'cause he had some really fine tunes, but this one deserves wider recognition.

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Perry Hansen · Post by **Perry Hansen** » 2 Feb 2002 1:27 pm

I would have to go with "Keeper of the Keys".
Perry

chas smith R.I.P. · Post by **chas smith R.I.P.** » 2 Feb 2002 2:04 pm

Sing A Sad Song, and listen to Mooney's solo!!

Warren Frid · Post by **Warren Frid** » 2 Feb 2002 2:06 pm

I'm for 'Sing a Sad Song' recorded late in his career ----the version with Stu Basore on steel.

Michael Johnstone · Post by **Michael Johnstone** » 2 Feb 2002 2:11 pm

I like "Slightly Used" with it's great sassy intro and solo.BTW,A lot of Moon's licks are hard to get note for note w/standard E9 changes.

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 2 Feb 2002 2:13 pm

I work with a singer that is a Wynn Stewart fan and was a close friend. He does a lot of his songs, many I never heard before. Of the ones he's been doing lately, I like Keeper of the Keys the best.

frank rogers · Post by **frank rogers** » 2 Feb 2002 2:14 pm

"Playboy" and "Couples Only". The lyrics of theses two songs showed the opposite ends of the "swingin'single" bar hopping lifestyle of the early 60's. And of course both songs exemplified the emerging West Coast sound beautifully. "They call me a playboy while I'm making my rounds" and , "I'm so lonely, couples only, tonight." Wow, Great stuff!

Brandin · Post by **Brandin** » 2 Feb 2002 3:46 pm

All of the above, but "Yankee Go Home" always
gets my attention.

Bill Cunningham · Post by **Bill Cunningham** » 2 Feb 2002 4:09 pm

Didn't Wynn have the original of a good shuffle, "I'm Gonna Kill You"? If so that's my favorite. If not then its Pretty World.

BC

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Smiley Roberts · Post by **Smiley Roberts** » 2 Feb 2002 6:41 pm

The one that Ralph Mooney's on!

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Geoff Cole · Post by **Geoff Cole** » 3 Feb 2002 5:26 am

Yeah Smiles, I agree , I like that one too.

Jerry Hayes R.I.P. · Post by **Jerry Hayes R.I.P.** » 4 Feb 2002 5:17 am

Bob Wills had an old swing tune called "You Don't Care What Happens to Me". Wynn cut it as a ballad and I think it had more emotion than any other ballad he ever cut. I also like "The Tourist". For uptempo stuff I'd say "Another Day, Another Dollar" and for the good old country shuffle category "One More Memory" would be my pick.

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J W Hock · Post by **J W Hock** » 4 Feb 2002 5:56 am

The lovely ballad "I Guess I'm Not the
Man I Use to Be ". I remember a couple of years ago at a Dale Watson show I requested ANY song by Wynn Stewart and his choice was this one . Blew me away !

Bob Knight · Post by **Bob Knight** » 4 Feb 2002 6:32 am

All of 'em

jlsmith48 · Post by **jlsmith48** » 4 Feb 2002 8:51 am

Album cut "Its the only way to cry"

Craig A Davidson · Post by **Craig A Davidson** » 4 Feb 2002 9:48 am

The Waltz Of The Angels

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Chris Forbes · Post by **Chris Forbes** » 4 Feb 2002 9:58 am

this is pathetic cause I've been singing it in bands since I was 20. Not sure what the name is, but I think its "Does he love you like I do". Good instrumentation, good writing, and Wynn could just flat out sing.

Jason Odd · Post by **Jason Odd** » 4 Feb 2002 3:36 pm

Man, that cat had so many great songs.
I think for a fave, I really can't go past 'Playboy.'

Jeff Evans · Post by **Jeff Evans** » 4 Feb 2002 6:03 pm

"That'sthe Only Way to Cry" is a standout.

In the surprise steeler category, Buddy Emmons' 1971 (uncredited) harmonic intro on the unissued "You Can't Take It With You" takes the cake. Not what you usually associate with Wynn, but what a trip!

Oh--and if you'd like to hear these hits and rarities, sell your effects box and get the Wynn Stewart box, <u>Wishful Thinking</u>: 10 CDs of glorious alternative to the country drought.

Boomer · Post by **Boomer** » 5 Feb 2002 3:48 am

"Until Then". I did the demo for him back in the sixties, but didn't do it justice. He sang it and did. Unfortunately it was never released. his sister Beverly and Don Sessions wrote it. Best, Boomer

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 5 Feb 2002 7:29 am

"Playboy" "Sing a sad Song" works for me.w/mooney

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Dave Robbins · Post by **Dave Robbins** » 5 Feb 2002 11:27 am

Favorite "Wynn Stewart" tune?
ALL OF THEM!

Dave