Willis Alan Ramsey - Sleep Walking

[@seanwilliams3048]

Willis is amazing! His self titled album is probably one of the best all around albums ever. Been a fan ever since the 1st time I heard him sing.

[@purplebluesausage]

This song was a great template for so much of what Lyle Lovett went on to create himself. Funny lyrics and dreamy sliding chords. A modern version of Western Swing.

[@marthastephens2179]

I still love and listen to this awesome singer songwriter. 2020🌹

[@mariechosgaire6984]

I'm with you Martha, but in 2021 🎶

[@stevecrawford4932]

real acoustic americana - relaxed, innovative and fun to hear repeatedly. The boys in the band are having a time, in the groove - good stuff, Willis.

[@stevecrawford4932]

can this guy write stories - and wrap em in blues, country or pop - a lyric genuis - what a stud.

[@ThePhilDelta]

Wow, great video. Lyle Lovett recorded this song on an excellent 2 CD collection of songs written by other great songwriters (Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt, Steve Frmholtz, to mention a few). All songs sung by Lyle. Buy it. It's named "Step Inside This House" after the great introspectively penned song by Guy Clark.

[@kenspooner7192]

As Berry Gordy once said millions of times on his record label "It's what's in the grooves, that counts"

[@johnanderson-dy5jj]

Detroiter here. Living in Texas now. It’s all in the groove. Love your comment, brother.

[@netw52]

OMG. I've been a fan since college. Have never seen this video. Thanks for posting.

[@jimmymack6820]

Original genius at work.

[@DavidH1]

Just discovered Willis and his lone album today. Thank you for all these great videos.

[@harrisonh1447]

Where can I find the whole show/episode? This has to be one of the greatest collection of singer/songwriters caught on camera!

[@CatherineSTodd]

What a voice! Sounds like what they must have meant when they talked about "smooth as Tennessee Whiskey." Wow. Slides me into dreams - day and night. Love it!

[@rolandmerovee8741]

We dont hear that on thé radio in France except 1 who IS absolutely fan of country music . I am going tomorow buy an album of him . Real pleasure ...

[@MaryJaneHancock]

Enjoyed it.

[@bc78260]

Yeah Man............ This is some very good music. First time I have heard this one. I like it.

[@megankeller4821]

I love the elusive Willis Alan Ramsey!

[@arthurkettle3010]

wow...fantastic clip...cheers for posting!

[@tammyandersonparker3068]

Loooove Me sum Willis ❤ An Lookit dere's Lyle! 😍👍👍

[@machtschnell7452]

All star line-up from Austin music in th70s and 80s.

[@robertmcmanus9185]

I only discovered this man because I was trying to find out who wrote the song I hate the most: Muskrat Love. Captain and Tennille tortured me with it and I thought America's version was horrible too. I was shocked to find out that when I heard the original that somehow I really liked it. Then I heard Willis Alan Ramsey sing Angel Eyes. WOW. Sad he is not a household name.

[@brookdalebill]

Willis's guitar is a D18, maybe a D21, it has dark binding. Cool song!

[@loeserlegal]

Sure do miss Uncle Walt & Champ Hood :-((

[@fatpius]

ohhhhhh what a find. treasure! save** brand new to me and a treasure!!

[@evelynem.taylor8323]

John Hagen. He's an ace and in Lyle's Large & small band.

[@em65]

Reminds me of the Fleetwood Mac song “Hypnotized”.

[@donadunsmore6283]

"Go ahead on Willis" I wish.

[@timmaulden3640]

The Ballad of Spider John is my favorite.

[@MCJaccard4music]

Is there anyway you can post more Willis Please ?

[@bobcolgan]

Interesting how much Ramsey's voice sounds here like his fellow player Lyle Lovett's.

[@netw52]

It’s the other way around. Became aware of him in the early 70s. He’s my favorite. Saw Lyle in an Austin bar in the early 80s. Tennis shoes tapping on the mic. Quiet. I nearly spit out my drink. He sounded just like Willis Alan. Needless to say, I moved to a table right close to the little stage. Been following Lyle sine.

[@pamelaspooner7075]

Please list who all is on the stage. Thanks!

[@mikemccoy3430]

Who is the on the right of Willis playing slide?

[@swinneas]

Mike Mccoy Champ Hood

[@robertrichey8842]

Champ Hood

[@stevecrawford4932]

so is he playing a D35, D41 or a D45 - it puts out great acoustic sound. Thanks for the post, Steve. sc

[@rd264]

ebony fingerboard--old d18

[@stevecrawford4932]

rd264 some kind of excellent treble, huh - way fun tune - if you're gonna get your heart broke, you can cry in your beer or, maybe have some fun with it, eh.

[@jimmymack6820]

Looks like a D18 to me.

[@brucehutchison3946]

Walter Hyatt (Uncle Walt) on the far left

[@CatherineSTodd]

Who is the man introducing Willis?

[@dbelew]

L - R: Walter Hyatt, Champ Hood, Willis Alan Ramsey, John Hagan, Lyle Lovett.

[@jackeades7532]

Go Scots!