I am thinking about Abbey Hoffman today. For those that don’t remember, he was a rebel rouser during the days of student protest over Viet Nam in the late 60’s. He founded the Youth International Party (YIP) giving birth to the Yippees. He wrote Steal This Book, which was a counter culture diatribe on how to live basically for free.
It is within that framework that I tell you today - DO NOT BUY THIS ALBUM. Because Ray Wylie Hubbard is incensed that it is being put out. Do not be fooled by the glowing review of how "underground" it is, or how Amazon claims it is "his most sought after out of print recording." I am talking about Ray Wylie Hubbard and The Cowboy Twinkies. In fact, we found this quote on That Nashville Sound,
"I did not approve the background vocals, the mix, mastering or the artwork on this record but it got out anyway. I have nothing to do with it being re-released now. It sucked then and it still sucks. If you have any shred of compassion at all in your heart for me or any musician who got screwed by some jerk in authority at a record label, then don't buy this mistake.”
Thanks, Ray Wylie Hubbard
We bring you a tune today that Ray Wylie Hubbard graciously played during his set with Rick Richards during the 2011 Music Fog Marathon in March in the little back room at Threadgill’s. It is a tune that RWH co-wrote with Hayes Carll. Yes, they have both recorded it, and even though Hayes had it out first on a CD, that does not change the fact that they CO-WROTE it. Controversy on this has been raging on Music Fog’s YouTube channel. And so it goes. Power to the people.
-Jessie Scott
If your curiosity is getting the best of you, apparently a fan has setup a website where you can download Ray Wylie Hubbard & The Cowboy Twinkies tracks for free. No telling how long this will stay up. Move along. Nothing to see here.