Dale & Ray
Reviews
Joseph
Reviewed 2017-07-10
Reviewed 2017-07-10
Dale Watson & Ray Benson
“Dale & Ray”
Label: Ameripolitan/Home Records
Joseph
Reviewed 7/10/17
Fine country collaboration of Texas Troubadour Dale Watson and
Ray Benson of Asleep At The Wheel. Mostly original material, much
of it funny. Play ‘em all!
1 – (3:45) The Ballad Of Dale And Ray* Fine shuffle on getting wasted, mid, great.
2 – (3:44) Feelin’ Haggard* Heartfelt tribute to the great Merle, mid, so fine.
3 – (2:16) I Wish You Knew* Up-tempo country rendition of the bluegrass classic.
4 – (2:25) Bus’ Breakdown* Up-tempo country shuffle, title says it all, fine.
5 – (2:54) Write Your Own Songs* Terrific cover of Willie Nelson song, FCC: “ass”.
6 – (3:37) Cryin’ To Cryin’ Time Again* Mid-tempo shuffle tribute to Buck Owens hit.
7 – (2:35) Forget About Tomorrow Today* Up-tempo tune about staying in the present.
8 – (3:35) A Hangover Ago* Mid-up-tempo drinking song, funny.
9 – (2:36) Nobody’s Ever Down In Texas* Swinging up-tempo anthem to Texas roots!
10 – (2:42) Sittin’ And Thinkin’ About You Decent mid vocal duet, OK.
“Dale & Ray”
Label: Ameripolitan/Home Records
Joseph
Reviewed 7/10/17
Fine country collaboration of Texas Troubadour Dale Watson and
Ray Benson of Asleep At The Wheel. Mostly original material, much
of it funny. Play ‘em all!
1 – (3:45) The Ballad Of Dale And Ray* Fine shuffle on getting wasted, mid, great.
2 – (3:44) Feelin’ Haggard* Heartfelt tribute to the great Merle, mid, so fine.
3 – (2:16) I Wish You Knew* Up-tempo country rendition of the bluegrass classic.
4 – (2:25) Bus’ Breakdown* Up-tempo country shuffle, title says it all, fine.
5 – (2:54) Write Your Own Songs* Terrific cover of Willie Nelson song, FCC: “ass”.
6 – (3:37) Cryin’ To Cryin’ Time Again* Mid-tempo shuffle tribute to Buck Owens hit.
7 – (2:35) Forget About Tomorrow Today* Up-tempo tune about staying in the present.
8 – (3:35) A Hangover Ago* Mid-up-tempo drinking song, funny.
9 – (2:36) Nobody’s Ever Down In Texas* Swinging up-tempo anthem to Texas roots!
10 – (2:42) Sittin’ And Thinkin’ About You Decent mid vocal duet, OK.
Recent airplay
Cryin' To Cryin' Time Again
The Iron Skillet — Sep 06, 2025
The Ballad Of Dale And Ray
The Iron Skillet — Aug 06, 2022
The Ballad Of Dale And Ray
The Iron Skillet — Mar 12, 2022
Feelin' Haggard
The Iron Skillet — Jan 19, 2019
A Hangover Ago
The Iron Skillet — Oct 27, 2018
The Ballad Of Dale And Ray
The Iron Skillet — Sep 08, 2018
Charting
2017-07-12 — 2017-09-12
Country/Bluegrass
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Sep 10 | 2 |
| Aug 27 | 3 |
| Aug 20 | 2 |
| Aug 13 | 2 |
| Aug 6 | 2 |
| Jul 30 | 2 |
| Jul 23 | 1 |
| Jul 16 | 1 |
Track listing
| 1. | The Ballad Of Dale And Ray | ||
| 2. | Feelin' Haggard | ||
| 3. | I Wish You Knew | ||
| 4. | Bus' Breakdown | ||
| 5. | Write Your Own Songs | ||
| 6. | Cryin' To Cryin' Time Again | ||
| 7. | Forget About Tomorrow Today | ||
| 8. | A Hangover Ago | ||
| 9. | Nobody's Ever Down In Texas | ||
| 10. | Sittin' And Thinkin' About You |