Son Volt Day of the Doug

Son Volt's "Day of the Doug" - A Heartfelt Tribute to Doug Sahm

Explore the Legacy of Doug Sahm Through Son Volt's Reverent Covers

An Ode to a Musical Pioneer: "Day of the Doug" is Son Volt’s heartfelt tribute to the legendary Doug Sahm, showcasing a collection of covers that span Sahm's illustrious career. This album traverses his journey as a solo artist and his time with the influential groups Sir Douglas Quintet and Texas Tornados.

Track Listings - A Celebration of Sahm’s Versatility:

1. Doug Intro
2. Sometimes You’ve got to Stop Chasing Rainbows
3. What About Tomorrow
4. Beautiful Texas Sunshine
5. Float Away
6. Yesterday Got In The Way
7. Keep Your Soul
8. Dynamite Woman
9. Huggin Thin Air
10. Juan Mendoza
11. Poison Love
12. Seguin
13. It’s Gonna Be Easy
14. Doug Outro

A Unique Glimpse into the Artist’s Relationship: The album is bookended by two unique tracks: phone messages that Doug Sahm left for Jay Farrar over the years, offering listeners a rare and intimate glimpse into their personal relationship and Sahm’s enduring influence.

A Musical Journey through Sahm’s Catalog: From the Tex-Mex rhythm of “Seguin” to the soulful melodies of “Beautiful Texas Sunshine”, the album is a journey through the diverse styles that Sahm mastered and made his own, all rendered with Son Volt’s distinct touch.

A Must-Have for Americana and Folk Fans: For fans of Americana and folk music, "Day of the Doug" is a must-have album. It not only pays homage to a musical icon but also showcases Son Volt’s ability to reinterpret classic songs with reverence and contemporary flair.