The Wheel, released in 1977, saw Asleep at the Wheel embracing a more polished, dance-pop-influenced country sound. This album marked a departure from their earlier raw Western swing and featured slicker production.
- The album was recorded at the famed RCA Studios in Nashville, Tennessee.
- "The Wheel" reached number 35 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
- The lead single, "I'm an Old Cowhand (From the Rio Grande)," became a minor hit for the band.
Asleep at the Wheel is a country band formed in 1970, known for popularizing Western swing music. In 1977, they were a relatively new act in the country music scene, finding their footing after relocating to Austin, Texas.
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More from Asleep at the Wheel
The Very Best of Asleep at the Wheel2001
The Letter That Johnny Walker Read1975
Asleep at the Wheel1974
Texas Gold1975
Comin' Right at Ya1973
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Reinventing the Wheel2006
Live at Billy Bob's Texas2003
Merry Texas Christmas, Y'all1997
Western Standard Time1988
The Wheel Keeps on Rollin'1995
Keepin' Me Up Nights1990