Don Walser was a Genius, flat out! Not sure how as a life-long upstate NY resident I got hooked up with Walser recording 30 years ago - but I count myself blessed that I did! His love for music, and his love for Texas come out in every note and every yodel. Thanks so much for posting this.
Was privileged to have seen Mr. Walser at a little club called Johnny D's in Somerville, MA back in the late 90's. Had been planning to go, and was really excited, but I had screwed up the dates in my head. Was sitting in a restaurant with my then girlfriend, thinking the show was the following night - then saw the date and realized it was THAT night, in about an hour. We had just ordered dinner, but wasn't going to have time to eat it, so I threw some money down on the table to pay for our meal, and left to go to the show. We were cutting it close time wise, so didn't even wait for a to-go order. Just threw the money down and left - best money I ever spent. It was a great show. It was a small club, and Mr. Walser really engaged with the audience. So glad I got to see him.
I was fortunate enough to see Don perform live in Austin in mid-90s. I was in town on a business trip, and I asked my hosts if they knew who Don Walser was. They did, and said he was performing live at a place on 6th street (can't remember the name). I asked if they would take me there. We went, and it was a fantastic performance - an experience I've never forgotten.
I lived in Austin during the 90's, and consider myself a music fanatic. There's no telling how many times I saw Don during that time, and I'm not ashamed to admit that I've spilt more than a few tears in my beers when he ended a show with Danny Boy. He knew who he was, what he could do, and he did it better than anyone I've ever seen. Essential Texas country music artist!
I’m related to don. Never got to meet him he died a year before I was born but my grandma Virginia (his sister) always talked about how at family get togethers he would sing for them.
"Here's to Country Music!" A Don Walser documentary - wow! Four Stars and a Big Thumbs Up! A chance for everyone to learn about Don and be exposed to his music.
I was interested to see Stuart Coleman commenting- he was a good friend of one of my friends and they were in a band called Hurricane in the early 70s but the album was never released. The album is now up on YT under the Carlo Little channel. Carlo was the drummer and many think he was Britain's best ever rock and roll drummer- Keith Richards thought that- Carlo was the Stone's first drummer and got them Charlie Watts. Great documentary.
can't wait to watch this one! there's not a higher resolution version available for purchase anywhere is there? would be happy to support the family/filmmakers
Al my dad played with your dad when they were playing as the Texas Plainsmen. I would like very much to have a physical copy of this documentary. Is there a place where I can purchase it on dvd?
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Don Walser was a Genius, flat out! Not sure how as a life-long upstate NY resident I got hooked up with Walser recording 30 years ago - but I count myself blessed that I did! His love for music, and his love for Texas come out in every note and every yodel. Thanks so much for posting this.
I miss you Papa and Gammy. I love y'all so much. R.I.P.
Was privileged to have seen Mr. Walser at a little club called Johnny D's in Somerville, MA back in the late 90's.
Had been planning to go, and was really excited, but I had screwed up the dates in my head. Was sitting in a restaurant with my then girlfriend, thinking the show was the following night - then saw the date and realized it was THAT night, in about an hour. We had just ordered dinner, but wasn't going to have time to eat it, so I threw some money down on the table to pay for our meal, and left to go to the show. We were cutting it close time wise, so didn't even wait for a to-go order. Just threw the money down and left - best money I ever spent.
It was a great show. It was a small club, and Mr. Walser really engaged with the audience. So glad I got to see him.
I was fortunate enough to see Don perform live in Austin in mid-90s. I was in town on a business trip, and I asked my hosts if they knew who Don Walser was. They did, and said he was performing live at a place on 6th street (can't remember the name). I asked if they would take me there. We went, and it was a fantastic performance - an experience I've never forgotten.
Probably Emo’s
my dad Leland's first cousin. Thank you, cousin Donnie, for always bringing us joy. Your visits are forever remembered❤️
I lived in Austin during the 90's, and consider myself a music fanatic. There's no telling how many times I saw Don during that time, and I'm not ashamed to admit that I've spilt more than a few tears in my beers when he ended a show with Danny Boy. He knew who he was, what he could do, and he did it better than anyone I've ever seen. Essential Texas country music artist!
My daddy played lead guitar for Don Walser in 1974-75 at the VFW in Colorado City TX. My daddy's name was C.L.Allison.
My daddy played lead guitar with Donnie in the 50's and 60's. You'll see him in the first part of this documentary. His name is Billy Richter.
I’m related to don. Never got to meet him he died a year before I was born but my grandma Virginia (his sister) always talked about how at family get togethers he would sing for them.
@@cjmiller8294 Aunt Virginia is your grandma? That makes us related too. I never met any of dad's nieces or nephews.
@@alwalser yep Virginia is great grandma
"Here's to Country Music!" A Don Walser documentary - wow! Four Stars and a Big Thumbs Up! A chance for everyone to learn about Don and be exposed to his music.
Truly the best!
Thanks for sharing this. Really enjoyed it, fan for many years now.
I loved this documentary. Mr. and Mrs. Walser are Texas royalty.
A true legend and not appreciated enough, from a Sicilian fanboy.
Friends with Chip,,,God Blessed his Grandpa and the music that he gave freely to the world,,,DB😊
The night on the back stage at the Grand ole Opry Oct 30 1999 was so special. Austin people were so welcomed in Nashville. What a night
Awesome!! Would love to have heard him in person!
This is amazing. Don was a real sweetie.
I was interested to see Stuart Coleman commenting- he was a good friend of one of my friends and they were in a band called Hurricane in the early 70s but the album was never released. The album is now up on YT under the Carlo Little channel. Carlo was the drummer and many think he was Britain's best ever rock and roll drummer- Keith Richards thought that- Carlo was the Stone's first drummer and got them Charlie Watts. Great documentary.
can't wait to watch this one! there's not a higher resolution version available for purchase anywhere is there? would be happy to support the family/filmmakers
Sorry, I just saw all these comments. I'd contact facebook.com/teajay.morehouse
Don Walser -“I can sing a little bit and I love people so maybe they love me back I don’t know”
Me-I love you I actually would have loved to meet you
Saw Don live at the Mucky Duck and he just blew me away a true giant in Country Music
Al my dad played with your dad when they were playing as the Texas Plainsmen. I would like very much to have a physical copy of this documentary. Is there a place where I can purchase it on dvd?
Sorry I never saw all these comments. I'd contact facebook.com/teajay.morehouse
@@alwalser thank you much.
What’s the name of the song at 13:21
Two Steppin’ Lady
Made a comment about Welcome To Texas Now go Home And ?
This was a great man who put his family first….and sang real country western music and did it with class