Wyatt, Wohlford, and Jackson

Tommy Wyatt (vocals, bass),              
Tim Jackson
me
Tommy Wyatt plays bass guitar and sings the high background vocals on most songs. He sings lead on this 7th track. I wish he was still with us.

7. MEET ME ON THE CORNER
8. AMIE/ FALLIN' IN AND OUT OF LOVE
9. MULTI-COLORED LADY
10. HONKY TONKIN'
11. EMPTY LIQUOR BOTTLES (added 10-23-04)
12. TEQUILA SUNRISE (added 10-23-04)
13. WILLIN'
14. STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN (ACOUSTIC) (added 12-14-03)

HISTORY / COMMENTARY: In the spring of that year Tommy Wyatt joined Tim and I at the Kove on bass and vocals. Tim knew Tommy from Opp, Alabama and he was very talented but the best thing about Tommy was his attitude. He was always easy-going, grinning, and ready to play. He laughed easily and never needed attention. But, maybe he needed more attention than we knew, because he died, by his own choice, later that year. I was awfully self-centered during that time of my life (for about 20 years) and I didn't even know he felt that hopeless. Tommy Wyatt is one of those people I would like to call after all these years to renew a friendship.

Let me say something about Tim Jackson. Tim is different kind of musician in that, when he plays, he intentionally has a good time. He's not just there for the music and to be cool, he is entertaining. He laughs and lets people have fun without making fun of them. Tim Jackson has a knack for finding talented people and letting them do their best. He plays very steady, dependable rhythm guitar and knows what songs to sing for himself and others. He knows and accepts vocal limits better than I do. Half the music I have found on these tapes is no good to hear, and you won't, because I am trying to sing stuff for which I don't have the range. Some of my favorite songs to sing are ones that Tim suggested that I would sound good singing. I had never heard of Jonathan Edwards or his song "Emma" but it was perfect for my voice and it is a beautiful song (see the 'Dixie Hat Band' list).