Dave Jorgenson
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As a way of saying thanks to all of Dave's Country Music Fans all over the world, we have posted Country Music songs that were recorded live at a recent gig.  Feel free to listen to the songs, download the MP3 version, burn them on a CD and share them with your friends.  These are Dave's gift to you.

Click on the "Play now" button to hear a Windows Media Player streaming music version.  Right click on the "download" button and choose "save target as" to download an MP3 version.  If you have any difficulty with playing or downloading the music, leave a message on the message board or email webmaster@davejorgenson.com. 

So turn up your speakers, put on your dancing shoes, and enjoy Dave's REAL Country Music.

All Songs were Recorded Live September 20, 2003 at
Bo's Barn - Salado Texas

Dave Jorgenson - Vocals and Acoustic Guitar
Jim Lutz - Lead Guitar
Karen Hein - Bass Guitar and Harmony Vocals
Jackie Davis - Drums

Recorded Live on 2 track Minidisk straight from mixer by Steve Scherer
Mastered at Bryant Recording - Georgetown Texas


Love's Gonna Live Here
Original Buck Owens
Written by Buck Owens

Written and originally recorded by Buck Owens in 1964, this song was also recorded by Emmylou Harris and appeared on her 1982 album "Last Date".  It has become a Country Music classic, and is sung by Dave at most of his gigs.


Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way
Original Waylon Jennings
Written by Waylon Jennings

Had it not been for a last minute switch with the Big Bopper, Waylon would have been on that fateful plane with his friend and band-mate Buddy Holly in 1959, and we would never have heard this or any other great songs by Waylon.  First released in 1975 on his album titled "Dreaming My Dreams", this song is a commentary on the sad state of the music business back then, which unfortunately, is still accurate today.  It has been covered by many Country singers and is on the list of the top 200 Country Western Songs, but we think this cover by Dave is by far the best.


Whiskey Helps The Heartache
Original Dave Jorgenson
Written by Dave Jorgenson

For the first time, we have a live recording of one of the songs from Dave's CD Then And Now.  This song, about the futility of trying to drown a heartache in whiskey, was written by Dave because he believed he couldn't become a true Country Music Singer/Songwriter without a song about whiskey.  All we need now is a song about Momma, trains, and prison.

Listen to this live version and compare it to the version on the CD here, then go to the message board and tell us which one you like best.


Green Snakes On The Ceiling
Original Johnny Bush
Written by Elton Williams and Jimmy Peters

First recorded in 1972, this song by Johnny Bush about a drunkard with DT's has become a cult classic, particularly with the college crowd.  Johnny recently re-released the song on an album of the same name.

Elton Williams, co-author of Green Snakes, shared the following story of how they came to write the song:

Jimmie Peters and I were working at a club called "The Carousel" in Huntsville, Al., it was Jimmie's job and we were working 6 nights a week. We did mostly covers, and learned all we could about whiskey drinking and other mind altering chemicals.  I'm not 100% sure, but I think it was in the fall of 1968 when we wrote the song.

We moved to Birmingham in 1974, and worked at a club called "Banks Lounge". The mail came one day, and an officious looking letter caused me great alarm (I automatically assumed it was from the IRS).  To make a long story short, I asked Jimmie what those forms were.  He told me it was a contract on a song we had written back in '68.  "I don't remember any thing about a song." I told him

He said "you we're blacked out, I asked you if you had ever seen dirt dobbers on the rafters, and you said 'no but I've seen Green Snakes on the Ceiling".  That should give you an idea about how honest Jimmie Peters was.  We lost Jimmie in Dec of '83.

After hearing Dave's version of Green Snakes, Mr. Williams had the following comments:

I listened to Dave's version of "Green Snakes", and I was impressed. He has a unique and powerful voice, and I would be honored  if he put the ol' snake on his album.

Dave should do well in the music business. He does not try to sound like any one else, and he actually sings on key.  I hope he never feels like he should try to sound like "a popular act" to get a contract, I hope he continues to sing just like he sang on that demo we heard.

He is definitely country, and to me that is the ultimate.

Elton Williams
7-20-05

Dave was asked to sing the song by a DJ at one of the clubs where he performs.  It seems that it is popular in the Central Texas area, and most Country bands have it as part of their act.  After hearing Dave's version for the first time, the DJ remarked: "Damn, now I have to sit here night after night and listen to all those other bands TRY to sing that song."  Way to go Dave.

You can hear another live recording of Dave singing "Green Snakes" by going here.  Compare the two versions and stop by the Message Board to let us know which one you like best.  And, if you have never had the misfortune to see green snakes, go here.


Down At The Bottom Of A Broken Heart
Original David Ball
Written by David Ball

In 1993, a relative newcomer released his first album "Thinkin' Problem" and became an instant success.  David Ball appeared during a time of Garth Brooks "look alikes" with a traditional Country Honky Tonk sound that hadn't been heard in years.  This song, while not the most popular on the album, is typical of his style.  Dave's cover of the song preserves the true Country Honky Tonk sound.


This Cold War With You
Original Ray Price
Written by Floyd Tillman

In 1949, few people had heard the term "cold war", when a new country artist in Houston Texas wrote a Honky Tonk song with that term as the subject.  Floyd Tillman was one of the most influential Honky Tonk Singer/Songwriters, although he never personally achieved the huge fame of a Merle Haggard or Ray Price.  He wrote many Country classics, such as: "It Makes No Difference Now" and "Slipping Around".  "This Cold War With You" has been covered by many Country Greats, including Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson. 

There are two versions of Dave's live performance of the song on the web site.  You can listen to the other version by going here.  Then stop by the message board and tell us which one you like best.


Please, Please Baby
Original Dwight Yoakam
Written by Dwight Yoakam

This song first appeared on Dwight Yoakam's album "Hillbilly Deluxe" in 1987, and was re-released on his album "Dwight Live" in 1995.  With his version of this song, Dave further demonstrates his ability to cover a large variety of Country Artists with distinctive voices, while maintaining his own unique style.


Almost Persuaded
Original David Houston
Written by Billy Sherrill/Glen Sutton

This Country Music classic was recorded by David Houston in 1966, and has been released by several Country Artists such as Marty Robbins, Lefty Frizzell, and a female version by Tammy Wynette.  Dave's version showcases his talent with slow songs, where his great voice really shines.


Heartaches By The Number
Original Ray Price
Written by Harlan Howard

Few of us may recognize the name Harlan Howard, but just about everyone of us would recognize some of the songs he wrote.  In 1959, Ray Price released "Heartaches By The Number" written by Harlan, and this prolific writer has continued to influence Country Music to this day.  He wrote "Pick Me Up On Your Way Down", "I Fall To Pieces", and hundreds of other Country songs that have been recorded by just about every Country Artist.  In 1961, Harlan had 15 different songs on the Country Music charts.  He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1997.  You will recognize the traditional country sound in this version by Dave.


Milk Cow Blues
Original Elvis Presley
Written by Arnold Kokomo

Originally recorded as Milk Cow Blues Boogie in the 1930s by Kokomo Arnold, and adapted by Robert Johnson as Milk Cow Calfs Blues.  Elvis Presley's version was recorded as a single in January 1955 as part of The Sun Sessions.  If you would like to hear Elvis' version, go here.  It has also been recorded by Bob Wills, Eddie Cochran and numerous others, including the Grateful Dead.  Dave's version is more like the version recorded by George Strait.  The "sail on" part was added somewhere along the line from Elvis to George.
 


Only Daddy That'll Walk The Line
Original Waylon Jennings
Written by Ivy J. Bryant

Waylon Jennings hit the top five in 1968 with this song about a guy who's girl isn't treating him right.  This is the second song in this group by Waylon, the Country Outlaw.  This song has been covered by many Country singers, from Hank Williams Jr. to the Kentucky Headhunters.  Now listen to Dave's version, and tell us how you like it at the message board.


Invitation To The Blues
Original Rex Allen
Written by Clyde Mitchell

One of the original "Singing Cowboys", Rex Allen recorded this song in 1958.  It was re-released later by Roger Miller, and Miller is usually given credit for the song.  Perhaps Clyde Mitchell sold his rights?  Ray Price also released a version based on Roger Millers interpretation.  As you listen to Dave's version, it will be apparent how timeless many of these old Country tunes are.  They sound just as modern today as they did almost 50 years ago.


Hello Cruel World
Original George Ducas
Written by George Ducas

We move closer to modern times with this song from George Ducas' debut album "George Ducas".  The album was published in 1994, and also contained the single "Lipstick Promises" which made it into the Country top 10.  Between this song and the previous "Invitation to the Blues", you can get a feel for Traditional Country music then and now.


Today I Started Loving You Again
Original Merle Haggard
Written by Merle Haggard/Bonnie Owens

Now back to the vault for another Country Classic.  This song was released by Merle Haggard in 1968, and has become the number 7 song on the All Time Country Music top 500 list.  It has been sung by just about every Traditional Country Artist including: Hank Snow, EmmyLou Harris, Dolly Parton, and recently by Buddy Jewel.  Now Dave joins that illustrious group with his version.  We hope y'all like it.


Wine Me Up
Original Faron Young
Written by Faron Young/Billy Deaton

This song, first recorded by Faron Young in 1969, never fails to fire up the crowd when Dave sings it.  "Wine Me Up" has also been recorded by Gary Allen, Willie Nelson, and Ernest Tubbs among others.  So sit back, open a cool one, and imagine yourself in a smoky honky tonk somewhere in Texas.


Cry, Cry, Cry
Original Johnny Cash
Written by Johnny Cash

The last song in this group is a fitting tribute to the "Man in Black", the great Johnny Cash.  He wrote this song in 1956, and since then it has been recorded by Loretta Lynn, Elvis Costello, and many other great Country artists.  You can listen to another live recording of this song by Dave on the Live Music page.  We hope you enjoy these tunes, and remember to "Keep It Country".
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