Texas in My Soul (1967)--take 2

Still not much to say about this one even on my second time through, but two things did strike me:

1. The use of the word “soul.” So much of Willie’s music is about his mind. Everything and everyone is “always on [his] mind,” but only Texas is in his “soul.” Though Willie does a few gospel albums, he really is a more cerebral singer and writer.

2. This album is important because it reminds me of how important Texas is to Willie’s identity as a singer, writer, and guitar player. And though he usually spends his songs remembering lost loves, here he remembers The Alamo and everything Texas has meant to him.