Spring Has Sprung (You Can Feel The Magic In The Air)

The music selection: SDQ

This past Friday night was the first warm evening of the year up here in Michigan, so I decided to light the charcoal and enjoy some fermented malt with hops (and a slice of orange).

I'm writing this post because the evening's music selection, the Sir Douglas Quintet, hit a perfect note for my Spring time festivities. As I kicked back on the patio in my shorts, while taking in the laid-back tones of the SDQ (along with my delicious Bell's Oberon Ale), I realized that it was time to put another bug in your ear about them.

Give these tracks a spin. If they move you, put some SDQ in your collection. You won't be sorry...

Dinner on the grill. Mmmmm.
The Sir Douglas Quintet – She's About A Mover

Dinner on the plate. Tastes better that way.
The Sir Douglas Quintet – Be Real

Buds along the fence line
The Sir Douglas Quintet – Nuevo Laredo

My dog is a big SDQ fan
The Sir Douglas Quintet – Sunday Sunny Mill Valley Groove Day

Bell's Oberon Ale. Extra delicious with a slice of orange.

PURCHASE ALBUMS FROM THE SIR DOUGLAS QUINTET

• The Best Of The Sir Douglas Quintet

• The Complete Mercury Recordings

• Mendocino

• 1+1+1=4/The Return of Doug Saldana

• Together After Five

• More...

Life is good.

For more about Doug Sahm, check out Groover's Paradise

Killer Track: The Sir Douglas Quintet - Texas Me (Alternate Mix)

Lately I've really been loving The Sir Douglas Quintet. Today's featured killer track, Texas Me, is about Doug Sahm's move from Texas to San Francisco during the late 1960's. Like every other tune on the brilliant album Mendicino, Doug's got the band playing loose and just close enough to the groove. It's soulful, twangy, and laid back. Pop the top of a can of Pearl and enjoy!

The Sir Douglas Quintet - Texas Me (Alternate Mix) (buy album)

Trivia: Doug Sahm was a country music prodigy. Before turning 12 he had already been featured on the Louisiana Hayride and played live on stage with Hank Williams San Antonio (source). Has anybody else played with both Hank Williams and Jerry Garcia?

I'm in a good mood today because I just ordered Doug Sahm and the Sir Douglas Quintet (The Complete Mercury Recordings) (Get it!).

For more about Doug Sahm, make sure you read LD's great work over at The Adios Lounge. LD's regular spotlight on Sahm turned me from a casual fan to a huge supporter.