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Remember When Asleep At The Wheel Covered an Eric Clapton Classic?
End of western swing
Overview
Brooks & Dunn's 1990 cover of Asleep at the Wheel's 'The Chair' marked their fourth consecutive No. 1 hit and contributed to a resurgence in line dancing. Meanwhile, historical milestones in Western swing include Hank Thompson's 1952 chart-topper, which influenced Kitty Wells' groundbreaking hit, and the legacy of a Texas-born songwriter whose work shaped classics for Merle Haggard, Bob Wills, and Bing Crosby.
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