ET the way it used to be
01/24/2000
(3 out of 5 stars)
"New Years Eve Live1979 brings back a lot of ET memories. While not as historically significant as the 1965 live show recording (featuring that great '60s Texas Troubadors band), this CD is entertaining enough. Reminds me of the Tubb performances I saw in 1971 (opening for Merle Haggard) and in 1976 (anchoring a package show that included Crystal Gayle and Rex Allen Jr.) After all those years, he could still pull off the 1940s hits with style. The long-time loyal fans (who knew every lyric and every guitar lick) loved it. This 1979 recording has a full sounding band and a folksiness not heard since the days when ET himself hosted the Midnight Jamboree. There are probably better Tubb collections to be had, but for those who never saw him or would like to rekindle the memories, this CD is a lot of fun. What the heck, bump it up to 4 stars! Let's walk that floor one more time, boys."