Original Dixie Chicks West Texas Wind Live on American Music Shop

[@katerodger]

Sad and tragic. Laura had the voice of an angel, truly. And an interesting life journey. Here's to her life and the blaze of glory that is her soul. May she continue to shine, inspire, and invite in wondrous ways. 🙏🏼💖🌟

[@mariposalily6137]

I'm heartsick...

[@zeph287]

😢

[@nickj866]

Slightly heartbroken she had to leave this world before I got to hear that heavenly voice

[@geraldz2271]

Very sad news - we remember seeing her and the band in Ft. Worth back in the early 90's - this brings back some great memories.

[@chuckturner6984]

A much prettier voice than the little heifer that came after her. I still have trouble trying to figure out how Lloyd Maines raised that little demon.

[@stephenshearer5185]

Here's to THE FOUNDING MEMBER of the Dixie Chicks. This woman never got the recognition she deserved for a voice as sweet as heaven. Little ol cowgirl is still to this day one of my favorite albums!! Every song is different, and her voice is strong through out. Rest in peace beautiful lady, heaven is enjoying your beautiful voice now.

[@LaNesaSmith-wh7yd]

What year did she die?

[@BinnySmalls-]

Just this last December in a tragic accident 😢 I can only associate her voice to my childhood helping momma clean the house and fix up for gatherings . May she RIP ✊🏽

[@Gary-g5h]

Loved seeing the Dixie Chicks in the small bars in Dallas. Laura of course was my favorite. I always go to West Texas Wind whenever I think of them. We so miss her.

[@bearman000ify]

So, so sad! I remember all the fun times at Poor Davids Pub when she sang her heart out! Will miss her!!!

[@tj3688]

I knew she was an original Dixie Chick but I had never heard her voice before. Beautiful.

[@char.s]

Her voice IS so Beautiful. So is the song. So Sad. RIP.

[@leslielilly155]

What a beautiful voice, the likes of Emmylou Harris and Allison Krauss. Rest in peace and God Bless Laura!!

[@Reiffan]

A voice... soft as a warm summer rain...

[@ClarenceHW]

Man, I keep coming back to this. This has become one of my all time youtube favorites!

[@dannyharpermusic]

I really loved The Dixie Chicks back then. Laura had such a beautiful voice and great songs. This is when they were a great band with great music. God Bless her

[@cchikkybabe]

They still are a band with fantastic music! This was just their beginning and Natalie took them to the next level and worldwide fame! ❤

[@bfsgman]

@@cchikkybabe They're honestly one of the most overrated bands ever, at least with Maines in the group. They've become a bunch of cringey edgelords like Maren Morris. They can't tell us enough how they're not a country band and that country music sucks, even though it's what made them famous. They're also a bunch of cowards who go where the political winds lead them, hence why they dropped Dixie from their name. They were perfectly fine being called the Dixie Chicks for 30 years. Hmm, what changed?

[@barrychapman6130]

Shut up @@bfsgman

[@dannyharpermusic]

@@bfsgman You are exactly right!

[@davidcooney3100]

Did you ever go to one of their concerts?

[@williamherbst2633]

What a voice , she died on my 68th birthday . It is so true , you never know when it is your last day . I was recently told I had prostate cancer . Still alive and I know her family wish she was too .😪 My favorite song from her was ( West Texas Wind )

[@davidkeel4543]

Glad this exists...much better than the album version. The last vestiges of old school country music.

[@KellySazama]

Love watching the early "Chicks." Laura Lynch and her amazing vocals and bass skills made every concert a treat. I watched them in the West End of Dallas and small clubs before they grew. I was privileged to be part of their journey.

[@coffee-xg6my]

R.I.P Laura, This was the Dixie Chicks lineup I always liked.

[@johneagan5249]

WOW, I'm not too familiar with pre-Natalie Dixie Chicks, but this song is absolutely amazing. I keep coming back to watch it over and over again

[@johneagan5249]

Also, her voice is wonderful!!

[@johneagan5249]

Thanks, I'll give it a try.

[@Dulcimerea]

Songs from the Garden. Yes, it is a wonderful album.

[@thenjtsaid4681]

No it isn't 😂

[@randygifford5246]

@@johneagan5249 This quartet made 2 albums, but you'll have to pay a lot for the CDs. "Little Ol' Cowgirl" and "Thank Heavens for Dale Evans". This song is on one of them.

[@songshineoriginalmusic]

I have to say I am LOVING her voice and her bass playing and hating the fact that she has passed away. There was something that I was hearing that I had to go back on, and it starts at 1:14 but the note is at 1:16 - she slides right into a deep bass register with "yeah" and it;s wonderfully perfect. Her whole performance is perfect. Love the way she looks at the fingerboard before the half step climb, whole new perspective on DC. In fact listen to the beautiful passage at 1:16 on and how she so purely sings the 2 words "guitar" and "song".. Goose bumps.

[@tikneshiabeauford7289]

R.I.P Ms. Laura. You were a beautiful, talented soul. Thank you for your gift to the world.❤

[@davidholton9667]

How are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@toddbranstetter844]

RIP Laura Lynch. You were amazing!

[@songshineoriginalmusic]

This is a special example of all the band members knowing while they are playing that they are doing something very special. I know that feeling, and it is so powerful. And they have it locked in for the entire song. Also, the list of female lead vocalists who play stand up bass, especially like she does is very very short.

[@markgraybill6732]

The best Dixie Chicks lineup.

[@baddriver3580]

So sad, SO tragic and she was GREAT. The other members of the band voted her out and she was awesome... they put in maines and then the rest is history. Fly hight Laura, God Bless You!

[@ClarenceHW]

Yes to all the wonderful comments posted.... what a beautiful soul shines from Laura Lynch, so sorry to hear of her recent passing. So glad this was uploaded... they sound great!

[@keketsomolaoa8287]

Iv always been aware of the Dixie chicks from the 90s as a country group but never really knew their names individually. Sad to learn that one of them is no more. Go rest high ma'am

[@francorota8638]

Wow, this is very breath-taking. I always overlooked the Dixie Chicks, because I thought they were just Spice Girls who play instruments too. What a prick I was. This band existed way before the spice and had a bassist too, Laura Lynch. A bassist I didn't know existed until her death. The video says she stopped being part of the Dixie Chicks at some point, so, even if young me was willing to listen to them, I couldn't learn about her anyway. And she had an electric double bass too! I always thought bassists were reluctant to using them (I mean, Jeanette Williams never used it until recently), yet Laura is able to make hers sound fine.

[@sharonhill7719]

I’m sorry but how can you put The Dixie Chicks into the same sentence as The Spice Girls there’s no comparison. The Chicks are amazing live & on a totally different level 😂🤠 but you are right this performance is breathtaking

[@francorota8638]

@@sharonhill7719 it's not "I think", it's "I thought". It was the stupid little myself. And, perhaps you'll agree with me, these Chicks from the 80-90s are infinitely better than the Chicks from the 2000s.

[@sharonhill7719]

I love the sound of both seen the 20s line up twice live & Laura’s voice is amazing my point is The chicks before or with Nat are in a different league to the he Spice Girls

[@edreining684]

I remember when they first came on the National Scene. She had such a wonderful voice. She left this world and The Dixie Chicks way too soon.

[@TruNordics14]

This is _my_ Dixie Chicks, when Robin Macy and Laura Lynch were in. I saw them live quite a few times and met Robin and Laura, two of the prettiest women I've ever met. They were an amazing live band at this time and their first two records with this line up are great.

[@thenjtsaid4681]

You can keep them 😂

[@Sporty27211]

An amazingly beautiful voice.. deeply sad news. A angel forever and singing always. RIP Laura

[@user-anot53ou1]

Rip Laura. This has always been one of my favorite song. Thank you

[@elfidarodriguez2656]

It hurts so bad she was very important person in my life I had the privilege to be on her side for many years my Laura forever in my heart ❤

[@brianwolf1336]

I cant stop listening to this. I miss the days when music was about musicianship. Love the Chick's then and now.

[@henrylandwehr2492]

then not so much since Laura was fired by the sisters.

[@Frances-ql2io]

I’ve loved this song for years being a Denver native myself… 😢 RIP Laura

[@84saints]

Sad to say I didn’t even know there was an original founder and lineup. They sound great!

[@SMcCaskill]

Laura is the one that started the group and recruited the other members. When Natalie Maines came along Marti and Emily threw Laura out of the group. Hiring Natalie was the biggest mistake Emily and Marti made because Natalie didn't know how to keep her big mouth shut.

[@cchikkybabe]

@@SMcCaskillwhat a load of 💩! Natalie made them a household name & took them places they never would have gone otherwise! The girls share an amazing bond. Sometimes great things happen when good things fall apart…

[@henrylandwehr2492]

@@SMcCaskill no class no style . Daddy Maines twisted the sisters' arms i think to drop Laura.

[@LinYouToo]

Saw this lineup over 30 years ago and mark O’Connor opened for them. Great show.

[@philipbarrett3151]

RIP Laura - I remember our "secret" sessions recording the vocals for this song and your infectious and riotous sense of humour still cracks me up all these years later. Peace to you, Penelope Pitstop & the Bird Brains!

[@victoredwards0530]

Been to West Texas [Big Spring and San Angelo] so familiar with the west Texas wind that caused our mudslinger air "conditioner" began to throw mud in the living room.

[@johnnystafford1826]

🤣😂

[@jaykay1053]

Beautiful music, indeed. I don’t think I ever knew there were four chicks. I’ve always loved Natalie’s voice but I thoroughly enjoyed the lead here and the blend of all players and singers. The ‘90s were my avid country dance days, so I remember when the Chicks went from unknown to being absolutely huge in my part of the world. Regardless of any politics, art is art and democracy means being open to healthy dissent. Art is a good way to express it, so I’ve stayed a fan throughout. Proud eternal Chicks fan. 🇨🇦

[@sandralangford1645]

I agree. The music is the music. Either you like the song or you don't.

[@kevinr5187]

Fact of life, any song that starts out with a fiddle is a damn good song!

[@luckydog-287]

Hard working, talented band. God bless.

[@wethusky8399]

She was a true talent. ❤️🥲

[@Rockshop_productions]

wow what a beautiful voice Laura had! great song as well. RIP Laura.

[@ja8ames]

I remember seeing this way back then, as a kid, and (not being a close follower) was always mildly confused at how the Dixie Chicks evolved from the quartet that I distinctly yet fuzzily remembered, to the later prominent trio. Anyway, it took hearing of Laura Lynch's passing to inspire me to look this performance up, and in any case I'm glad I did. Lovely voice, wonderful sound, RIP

[@RK-df1tk]

RIP Laura. My Ft. Worth family had wonderful years to know you.

[@cherylb2008]

Tragic She had a beautiful feeling voice

[@alanscott3999]

RIP Laura, you had such a pleasant voice.

[@anabelleesilva8111]

what a voice! Rest in Power Laura . no words only sadden

[@hobertlee7598]

She had a Beautiful Voice

[@kevinr5187]

What a beautiful voice and talent lost. Those Texas gals are the whole package, beautiful, talented and sing like angles. Wow!

[@ralphalter3621]

Pure magic, what a vouce

[@lindseypowell6220]

It is a really sad story may she rest in peace

[@ChasDawnMusic]

I love this version of them so much better!!

[@Dulcimerea]

Me also, which is not to say anything bad about the 3-memeber group which followed, but the four of them was the way I saw them play and you know how first impressions make an impression.

[@thenjtsaid4681]

😂😂😂

[@thenjtsaid4681]

It's garbage.

[@SmilingNautilus-eq1tl]

I saw the lovely ladies on Television 📺 in the 90s and thought that they were Good. Thanks for the memories Young 🌱 ladiy.

[@gerald02121]

This is exceptional!! Thank you for uploading.

[@RC-ku8pr]

Did nor know who she was until tonight 😢 An amazing beautiful voice R.I.P 😢

[@popsgilbert8114]

Knew Laura well ‘85-‘86. We sold computers on a team in El Paso. Got bless Laura and Asia.

[@EveGoohooe-pz5ew]

RIP BABY ❤️

[@susansmith-hn9xw]

I will never forget the OG Dixie Chicks!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@virginiahill1036]

My dear friend Laura Lynch was tragically killed in a head on collision yesterday im devastated😢 12 23 23 RIP Laura❤

[@lesliesmith5768]

Rest in peace Queen. The words fail me right now. You are and will always be missed. Greatly. We are aching right now. God please comfort Laura's family and friends.😔🩷✨️...thank you for sharing.

[@mandolinchickie]

I’m so sorry for your loss. I always loved her.

[@ChevyBM]

❤

[@patriciacruz6485]

So very sorry for your loss. 😢

[@dirttrackmisfits1901]

Just saw that. My heart goes out to her and her family. 💔

[@fritzbrause4760]

Thank you by heart for this wonderful video! I love the original Dixie Chicks. Wished there would be more videos of the old times... Thank you very much for sharing!

[@Dulcimerea]

I know that Robin is here in Ks. managing the Bartlett Arboretum in Belle Plaine, but don't know what Laura Lynch has been doing since then. And of course the remaining two are the sisters Martie and Emily.

[@SMcCaskill]

Rest in Peace Laura.....

[@IMadeThis123]

Thanks for all the great memories. May your sweet soul rest in peace. ❤

[@CarlosAlmeida-gq3wg]

Paz a sua alma.uma voz assim nunca morre!!😢😢😢

[@diane1390]

My feelings exactly.

[@filmtvbiz]

As much as it's hard to fathom, comprehend and understand, as all life is truly special, her mission and work, although appearing finished, lives on and continues forward through each and everyone one of us, that takes on "the calling" for others, spreading love and joy, (whenever possible), and understands this. .... Thank you for your work, music, love and mission(s). 💫✨❤️‍🩹

[@globalterroil3208]

Rest in peace, Lovely Lady.

[@StarshineSandy]

Thanks for uploading! Wow, they sound amazing!

[@mschrief]

RIP Laura. Good memories.

[@radarnj8043]

RIP Ms Lynch.

[@Troyda1]

Please slow down and drive safely on your way to visit your family this holiday season, rest in peace Laura Lynch 🙏 ❤

[@diane1390]

Im heartbroken over the passing of one of the Chicks. RIP to her. How I love your music. Big hugs to all! 😢

[@barbwirefence4673]

I love her voice❤️

[@PoshLifeforME]

That's so nice.

[@stephenmosier7320]

By far my favorite CD is Thank Heavens for Dale Evans.

[@Dulcimerea]

me too

[@gaguy1967]

an amazing voice

[@molotovmary24]

RIP Legend

[@gilb575]

❤❤Rest In Peace Laura Lynch. ❤❤

[@jiiig8667]

Real women. Rip Laura❤ Thank u

[@nerfnerfification]

Lovely! really enjoyed that so thanks for posting.

[@richardstromboli8485]

I first heard these ladies back in the early '90s. What a classic sweet country sound they had. There first two lps great, but they didn't get any airplay or promotion. When Laura Lynch and Robin Lynn Macy left the band the Chicks were no more. The band got Natalie Maines and their sound changed and in my opinion not for the better.

[@ocpersonofinterest]

I have been looking for the Dixie Chicks on AMS for probably fifteen years. Thank you. My VCR ran out of tape when I first recorded it. I bought the CD's back in the day. Then one day I heard they were going to be on Regis and Kathie Lee. I was so excited. I was flabbergasted at what I saw instead of this.

[@prankgirl9112]

Thanks for uploading this!

[@Dulcimerea]

You-re welcome. I fear that some wonderful music will get lost, and try to preserve it when I can.

[@michaelcrenshaw9199]

The best Chicks ensemble and John Ims who wrote this song was a brilliant writer.

[@TheGeorgio64]

She's got a great voice ... and great eyebrows too!

[@CharlesCornettFL]

The drummer is Handsome Harry Stinson, long-time member of the Fabulous Superlatives. The rest are a mystery (of those not named in the description.

[@juliebarrows8149]

Wow, what an improvement over Natalie Maines!

[@davidholton9667]

How are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@MJMYouTuber]

That cowgirl playing the double bass is, Laura Lynch. She was so sweet in the early years!

[@richardpowell4850]

Beautiful❤R.I.P.

[@kennethgall]

I was at that winfield show!!!!!! so good.

[@manuelcampuzano558]

She's amazing, i never knew there was another lead singer, did she do anything after leaving the Dixie Chicks? She has that sweet sharp Alison krauss sound, i live this song

[@bobtrimble8200]

Thanks for adding this video. That has been my favorite of the Dixie Chicks. Original country well sung and harmonizing. MUCH better than the Dixie-less Chicks of this day and age.

[@carmenjansma1396]

I love this so much! ❤️

[@chriscarr7397]

Wonderful!! I'm so very glad that you posted this original Dixie Chicks live song. And I really love listening to Laura Lynch's singing voice because, she was best lead singer of the Dixie Chicks!!!

[@adkBanjo]

This. Is. Excellent. Thank You!!!

[@EveGoohooe-pz5ew]

Rest in peace babe

[@Alison-mn3wj]

Laura lynch miss you 💐💐

[@henrylandwehr2492]

i want to see more see more videos with Laura singing. I think about her often and am still upset she was replaced by Natalie. Laura was all class and stye something Natalie didn't have,

[@andrewnorton1022]

A real punch to the gut today when I heard the tragic news.

[@louispeek2546]

At least we have this.

[@henrylandwehr2492]

@@louispeek2546 i searched on Ebay and ordered the 3 CDs she was on. I haven't heard another singer that was this awesome and beautiful since i met her in 1992 0r 1993.

[@Alison-mn3wj]

Miss you ❤️ ⚘️

[@prankgirl9112]

Wow, she is amazing. I know that getting kicked out was really difficult for her. I hope she found happiness.

[@thenjtsaid4681]

Well she's awful lol

[@nikkie03893]

It's a long thin line, it sure is a hot and dusty day And Colorado's more than eight hundred miles away If the roads are clear and the weather is right I called to tell you that I'd be home sometime tonight There's nothing better than havin' you lying next to me Early in the morning, honey you're the first thing on my mind Now to say I miss you is putting it lightly, can't you see Like the risin' sun to the travelin' kind Tugging at my heart and pulling on my sleeve Now the lights of Denver, they're gonna shimmer in the deep red of the dawn You and this old guitar, you're always up for picking just one more song West Texas Wind, tell me why you try to hold me back And I'll grab my suitcase and slip it lightly through the door And swear again I won't leave him anymore And if I listen long enough to you I might never leave

[@fiddlejohn9305]

Composer Jon Ims

[@maclove52]

It's a long thin line, it sure is a hot and dusty day And Colorado is more than eight hundred miles away I called to tell you that I'd be home sometime tonight If the roads are clear and the weather is right Now to say I miss you is putting it lightly, can't you see There's nothing better than having you lying next to me Early in the morning, honey you're the first thing on my mind Like a rising sun to the travelin' kind [Chorus] West Texas Wind, tell me why you try to hold me back Tuggin' at my heart and pullin' on my sleeve You and this old guitar, you're always up for pickin' just one more song And if I listen long enough to you I might never leave [Verse 2] Now the lights of Denver, they're gonna shimmer in the deep red of the dawn And I'll be rollin' in, bleary-eyed and hangin' on And I'll grab my suitcase and slip it lightly through the door And swear again I won't leave him anymore [Chorus] West Texas Wind, tell me why you try to hold me back Tuggin' at my heart and pullin' on my sleeve You and this old guitar, you're always up for pickin' just one more song And if I listen long enough to you I might never leave [Outro] And if I listen long enough to you I might never leave If I listen long enough to you I might never leave

[@joannazoghby4111]

She’s amazing. I’ve always wondered about the original lead singer. I wonder what happened to her.

[@cornellmenking]

Robin Macy. She lives in Kansas, taught math, lives on an arboretum and still puts out great music. Her Wikipedia info tells the story. I saw, and loved, her band Big Twang.

[@asfullasempty]

Laura lynch lives in dell city Texas now

[@charliecarr225]

The original is in a group in Kansas. Cherokee Maidens and Sycamore Swing.

[@Chuckles..]

Laura Lynch (dark hair) sings this song and was their primary singer with Robin Lynn Macy (fluffy blond) as main back up and singing a few lead parts here and there. I saw this line up a number of times, please trust, this line up was magic.

[@thenjtsaid4681]

She's a low budget Allison Krause. She's horrid.

[@marioz2332]

3:15 This tune is everything💖