{"product_id":"tulsa-straight-ahead","title":"Tulsa Straight Ahead","description":"Personnel: Leon McAuliffe (vocals, steel guitar); James Edward Hall, Bill Dozier, Francis Keith Coleman, Robert Berg (vocals, fiddle, background vocals); Duana Bass (vocals, background vocals); Billy Joe Walker, Jr. (vocals); Robert Kiser, Benny W. Willbanks, Eldon Shamblin, Joe Knight (guitar); Cecil Brower (fiddle); Murel Wayne Johnson (clarinet, saxophone); Ray DeGeer (saxophone); Lee C. Keith, Robert \"Bobby\" Lee (trumpet); Milton \"Pee Wee\" Calhoun, Morris Billington, Madge Suttee (piano); Herschel Marson, Dave Coleman, Salomon J. Gamboa, Tommy Perkins (drums); Marion Griffin (percussion).\u003cbr\u003eLiner Note Authors: Russ Wapensky; Richard Weize; Kevin Coffey.\u003cbr\u003eRecording information: Castle Studio At The Tulane Hotel, Nashville, TN (01\/09\/1949-03\/19\/1955); Dallas, TX (01\/09\/1949-03\/19\/1955); Jim Beck Studio, Dallas, TX (01\/09\/1949-03\/19\/1955); KRMG Studio, Tulsa, OK (01\/09\/1949-03\/19\/1955); KVOO Studios, Tulsa, OK (01\/09\/1949-03\/19\/1955); Merchandise Mart, Dallas, TX (01\/09\/1949-03\/19\/1955); Radio Recorders, Hollywood, CA (01\/09\/1949-03\/19\/1955).\u003cbr\u003eIllustrators: Glenn White; Kevin Coffey.\u003cbr\u003ePhotographers: Glenn White; Kevin Coffey.\u003cbr\u003eWhile most remembered as the steel guitarist in Bob Wills's Texas Playboys, Leon McAuliffe recorded a classic spate of western swing sides for Columbia records from 1949 to 1955. Bear Family compiles 31 of these tracks for TULSA STRAIGHT AHEAD--a single disc must-own for fans of western swing, hillbilly boogie, and even early rock \u0026amp; roll. Featuring several previously unreleased gems--\"Panhandle Rag\" and Hard-Hearted Girl\" are among the set's many highlights--TULSA STRAIGHT AHEAD captures an undersung genius at the peak of his powers, pushing the limits of his instrument.","brand":"MovieMars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50697627566367,"sku":"4000127169877","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/7833\/0399\/files\/6b17a02dcc218bcd4f95e01787a854c3.jpg?v=1777897315","url":"https:\/\/www.moviemars.com\/products\/tulsa-straight-ahead","provider":"MovieMars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}