Don Walser - Rolling Stone From Texas

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Review by Ellice Campbell

Rolling Stone From Texas by Don Walser: A Rustic Gem That Feels Like Home If you’re looking for an album that feels like sitting on a creaky porch with a cold beer in hand, Rolling Stone From Texas by Don Walser is your ticket. Released back in 2012 under Lone Star Records and Watermelon Records, this record is a wild ride through genres—blues, country, folk, Americana, alt-country—you name it. It’s got grit, heartache, and enough twang to make even the stiffest boots tap along. Let me tell ya, this ain’t just another dusty collection of songs; it's more like flipping through old photographs of places you’ve never been but somehow feel connected to. And man, there are two tracks here that stick to my ribs every time I hear ‘em. First up, “California Blues (Blue Yodel 4).” Oh boy, this one hits different. It’s raw, kinda rough around the edges, but that’s what makes it so damn real. The yodeling? Yeah, it might sound goofy at first, but give it a minute—it sneaks up on ya. By the second chorus, you’re humming along, wondering how something so simple can cut so deep. Maybe it’s because we’ve all had moments where we felt lost, chasing dreams that seemed just outta reach. This song doesn’t sugarcoat any of that. Instead, it wraps those feelings up in steel guitar licks and lets you sit with ‘em for a while. Then there’s “I’ll Hold You In My Heart ('Til I Can Hold You In My Arms).” Man, if this doesn’t choke you up, check your pulse. There’s something about the way Walser sings it—like he’s whispering secrets only you understand. The lyrics are classic country gold, full of longing and love stretched thin across miles. Every word lands heavy, like a letter you keep tucked away but read over and over again when no one’s watching. When he belts out that final line, it’s not just singing—it’s survival. Pure and unfiltered. The rest of the album keeps the same vibe going—tracks like “Cowboy Ramsey” bring the honky-tonk swagger, while “Down At The Cantina” feels like stumbling into some roadside bar where everyone knows your name before you even say it. Even the playful tunes, like “(The Party Don’t Start) 'Til The Playboys Get Here,” have this lived-in charm that makes you wanna grab a friend and dance till your feet hurt. But here’s the thing about Rolling Stone From Texas: it’s not trying to be perfect. Some tracks repeat, and sure, maybe the production could’ve used a bit more polish. But honestly? That’s part of its magic. It’s messy, heartfelt, and unapologetically human. Listening to it feels less like hearing an album and more like eavesdropping on someone’s life—a life filled with dirt roads, broken hearts, and plenty of redemption. And isn’t that what great music’s supposed to do? Make you feel like you belong, even if just for a little while? So yeah, next time you’re feeling stuck between worlds or just need a soundtrack for staring off into the sunset, throw this one on. Just don’t blame me if you find yourself booking a ticket to Texas—or at least dreaming about it.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Three Days3:27
Down At The Catina 2:59
Don't Worry (About Me)3:41
Cowpoke3:3
Don't Worry About Me3:37
Cowboy Ramsey3:12
That's Why I'm Walking (Angel on My Mind)3:48
(The Party Don't Start) Til the Playboys Get Here3:14
(The Party Don't Start) 'Till The Playboys Get Here 3:12
I'll Hold You In My Heart ('Till I Can Hold You In My Arms) 3:21
Rolling Stone from Texas2:41
Three Days 3:26
California Blues02:46
Shotgun Boogie3:7
I'll Hold You In My Heart ('Til I Can Hold You In My Arms)3:21
I'll Hold You in My Heart ('til I Can Hold You in My Arms)03:23
Don't Worry (About Me)3:37
Califorina Blues (Blue Yodel #4)2:46
California Blues (Blue Yodel #4) 2:44
(The Party Don't Start) 'Til the Playboys Get Here03:14
(The Party Don't Start) 'Til The Playboys Get Here3:12
The John Deere Tractor Song 3:05
Cowboy Ramsey 3:10
Angel On My Mind3:47
California Blues (Blue Yodel #4)2:44
The John Deere Tractor Song3:7
Rolling Stone From Texas 2:39
Down At The Cantina2:59
Rolling Stone From Texas2:39
Down at the Cantina3:0
I'll Hold You in My Heart (Til' I Can Hold You in My Arms)3:23
That's Why I'm Walking (Angel On My Mind)3:47

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Catalog Numbers

  • TMG-LS 4502
  • WM 1028
  • 1028
  • CS 1028
  • CD1028

Labels

  • Lone Star Records
  • Watermelon Records

Listen online

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  • ascolta in linea
  • ouvir online
  • online luisteren
  • escuchar en línea
  • lytte på nettet
  • online anhören
  • écouter en ligne

Formats

  • CD
  • Album
  • Reissue
  • Promo
  • Cardboard
  • not cardboard cover
  • Cassette

Notes

  • Promotion Only Not For Sale printed on the disc.
  • Comes in a die-cut cardboard sleeve.
  • Promotional copy in a clear plastic case.
  • Disc says "For Promotion Only / Not For Sale"

Barcodes

  • Barcode: 0 49891 45022 8
  • Barcode: 7 15971-1028-4 3
  • Barcode: 7 15971-1028-2 9

About Don Walser

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Donald Ray Walser (September 14, 1934 - September 20, 2006) was an American country music singer. He was known as a unique, award-winning yodeling "Texas country music legend. In 1994, aged 60, Walser retired from the National Guard and was able to devote himself fully to music for the first time in his life. He was immediately signed by and released the album Rolling Stone From Texas, produced by of Asleep at the Wheel. His extraordinary vocal abilities earned him the nickname "the Pavarotti of the Plains" by a reviewer for Playboy magazine. Because of his Austin base, he attracted fans from country music traditionalists, and alternative music and punk fans. His band later became the opening act for the Butthole Surfers.

Real Name

    • Donald Ray Walser

Name Vars

  • D. Walser
  • Don
  • Yodelin' Donnie Walser

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: Don Walser's album *Rolling Stone From Texas* is like a musical melting pot. Released in 2012, it blends genres like country, blues, and Americana with styles ranging from honky-tonk to Texas blues. One standout fact? The album features multiple versions of the same tracks, almost like Walser wanted listeners to experience his music from different angles. For example, "California Blues (Blue Yodel #4)" and "(The Party Don't Start) 'Til the Playboys Get Here" appear more than once, each with subtle differences. It’s as if he was saying, “Hey, there’s no one way to tell a story—listen again.” And honestly, who wouldn’t want to hear those songs twice?