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WILLIS ALAN RAMSEY 30th ANNIVERSARY TOUR FOR 2003
Legendary Texas Singer Songwriter, Willis Alan Ramsey will spend 2003 celebrating the 30th
anniversary of the release of his classic LP, Willis Alan Ramsey. This release is regarded
as one of the most important recordings in the evolution of Texas and Americana music.
For 30 years, these songs have been a part of recordings and concerts by hundreds of artists
including Jimmy Buffett (Ballad of Spider John), Jimmie Dale Gilmore (Goodbye Old Missoula),
Clint Black (Painted Lady), Shawn Colvin (Satin Sheets), Captain & Tennille (Muskrat Love),
Bellamy Brothers (Satin Sheets), Jerry Jeff Walker (Northeast Texas Women), Waylon Jennings
(Satin Sheets), New Grass Revival (Watermelon Man) and many more.
His newer songs have also received critical acclaim including Lyle Lovett's recordings of
Sleepwalkin', North Dakota and That's Right (You're Not From Texas). Even Eric Clapton recently
recorded WIllis' song, Positively. In 2001, Willis recorded a new Austin City Limits episode
featuring nine new songs to complement his last ACL appearance in 1976.
For the 2003 Anniversary Tour, Willis will perform a mixture of the classic songs from the
original LP mixed with his more recent compositions. There is no doubt that newer songs like
Boystown, Desiree', Positively, Mockingbird Blues and Mr. Lemon will become classics in due
time.
His self titled debut recording has been re-released by Koch Records and is creating a whole
new generation of fans around the world.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY:
"I learned every song off his record. I went to see him everytime he played, got tennis
shoes like his. I wanted to be Willis Alan Ramsey." -- Lyle Lovett
"Everybody owned this record when I lived in Austin in 1977. That's because it's great
and them Texans knew it. I think Lyle is great, but tell me he didn't learn something from
Willis." -- Shawn Colvin
"Willis Alan Ramsey fled country music stardom 28 years ago, but his album still knits
fans together in a kind of fraternity." -- John Schulian, New York Times
"Willis Alan Ramsey is living proof that reward and reverence come from quality, not
quantity." -- Mario Tarradell, Dallas Morning News
"You might not have seen him lately, but if you've listened to Shawn, Lyle or Jimmie
Dale, you've heard him." -- John T. Davis, Austin American Statesman
"Even if Ramsey had make a dozen more albums, this would still be the record that no
home should be without." -- David Menconi, No Depression
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