Track 1 I Don't Wanna Start Over A Don Wise original, sung in a gospel style led by the powerful Gary Bunton, this jazzy tune kicks the CD off to a great start.
Track 2 Bourbon & You (Vodka & Me) You've heard Don Wise playing it as a bumper/background to ESPN's SportsCenter. Now hear the complete song with its full, Big Band sound.
Track 3 Never Been Rocked Enough Don chose Britt Johansen, a petite dynamo from Norway, to do a sultry interpretation of this Delbert McClinton tune. She sounds Texas born 'n bred, and Don and the band will leave you breathless.
Track 4 Look What Love Can Do Bugs Henderson, that Texas legend himself, teams up with Don Wise to co-write and perform a tune that makes you move to the music and leaves you wondering: If it's a true story, who is she?
Track 5 John Friday's Son Don Wise resurrects this one from the jump-blues archives and gives it a genuine '50s interpretation, featuring Steve Williams in a world-class guitar performance.
Track 6 Just For A Thrill / Who Will Your Next Fool Be? The incomparable Delbert McClinton put himself in Don Wise' hands, and the resulting two smoky ballads are pure magic.
Track 7 Siftin' Through the Ashes Another Don Wise original, this time showcasing Robin Griffin. With Griffin's vocal style reminiscent of early Little Feat and with the killer acoustic guitar solo by Chris Holzhaus, this one is burnin' hot!
Track 8 Headin' Home This smooth segue features a soulful Don Wise playing with his heart on his sleeve, and the Hammond B-3 work of Nick Connolly is just the ticket for relaxin' after all that rockin'.
Track 9 Honky Tonk Song / Honky Tonk Don Wise combines his favorite Bill Doggett instrumental with the country classic, and the result is an award-winning arrangement. The all-star cast of players is at its best; the big voice of Gary Bunton is phenomenal; and if you can't dance to this one, you just can't dance!
Track 10 Hold the Mayo Rappin' Don Wise wrote and "sings" this one. A favorite of all ages, it's sure to entertain and is clearly the product of a man with a great sense of humor and too much time on his hands -- but he sure can play.
Track 11 America (The Beautiful) This reverential take on what some believe should be our national anthem features Don Wise on alto as well as tenor sax. It's his heartfelt, soulful version of a truly beautiful "America".
Track 12 I'm Not Sad Tonight Jeff McCreight, with a vocal sound as big as the West Texas plains he hails from, joins Britt, the Norwegian with the pure, sweet voice, to sing about good love gone awry. By the time Don Wise winds his sax notes in and around their duet, you'll be hoping they rekindle their lost love.
Track 13 Wally's Whirled A real drive-time toe tapper, this hip country-western instrumental features Wally Moyers on steel guitar and exceptional solos by all of the musicians (including Don Wise on tenor sax, of course), finishing the CD with a flourish that'll make you want to start it all over again!
