Global InformationHalf a Hundred Years information
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| Released | October 1, 2021 | |||
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| Length | 67:16 | |||
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Half a Hundred Years is the 26th studio album by American country band Asleep at the Wheel. Produced by the band's frontman Ray Benson and manager Sam Seifert, it was released on October 1, 2021 by Home Records, a sub-label of Bismeaux Productions, with Thirty Tigers. The album was produced to mark the 50th anniversary of the band's 1970 formation and features a wide range of guest performers, including several former band members and frequent collaborator Willie Nelson.
The recording of Half a Hundred Years took place over the course of several months at numerous studios, with a wide range of guest contributors. Among the performers were numerous former members of Asleep at the Wheel, including key early members LeRoy Preston, Chris O'Connell, Lucky Oceans and Floyd Domino, as well as guest artists Bill Kirchen, George Strait and Emmylou Harris. The material is a mix between new original compositions, re-recorded tracks, and new cover versions.
Half a Hundred Years was preceded by the release of the Benson-written title track, a re-recorded version of "Take Me Back to Tulsa" (featuring Strait and Nelson), and Benson's "There You Go Again" (featuring Lyle Lovett) as singles. The album received positive reviews from critics, who praised the collection's "fun" nature and the contributions of several of its guest performers. It is being promoted on a concert tour during late 2021, featuring a number of former band members and special guests.