I miss these shows and The Texas Connection in particular. Thanks Walter, Champ and the rest of the great performers with Jerry Jeff Walker. And of course, thanks to Terry Lickona, for producing this great show at KLRU station thru the TNN channel.
RIP Walter Hyatt (1949-1996) A victim onboard ValuJet Flight 592 which crashed into the Florida Everglades in Miami-Dade County, Florida due to an in-flight fire caused by improperly packaged cargo leading to loss of control and/or pilot incapacitation.
I learned about Walter Hyatt, like I suppose a lot of people did, through Lyle Lovett. What terrific songs he wrote, and what a treat to hear him perform. Thanks for uploading this.
"King Tears" ... Saw him when he opened for Lyle Lovett at Clemson University shortly before he died. Remember the woman behind me all upset because she had been expecting John Hiatt for some reason.
What a great singer he was. Aside from from being a great songwriter, he had a lot of vocal control, a warm vocal tone, and a lot of soul. The "band" here is a little on the loose and ragged side (even though I'm a big fan of Champ's guitar playing), as this was a sort of casual affair and not a regular touring band, but Walter nails the vocal anyway, just like he was doing a take in the studio.
With Willis Alan tappin' his foot, too. What a great show TX CONN was.
Champ and Walter left us all too soon. Glad to see Warren following in their footsteps.
I miss Walter's new music that we were deprived of since his passing. So sad that was. Great song.
I miss these shows and The Texas Connection in particular. Thanks Walter, Champ and the rest of the great performers with Jerry Jeff Walker. And of course, thanks to Terry Lickona, for producing this great show at KLRU station thru the TNN channel.
RIP
Walter Hyatt
(1949-1996)
A victim onboard ValuJet Flight 592 which crashed into the Florida Everglades in Miami-Dade County, Florida due to an in-flight fire caused by improperly packaged cargo leading to loss of control and/or pilot incapacitation.
This is one of my very favorite songs by Walt!
I learned about Walter Hyatt, like I suppose a lot of people did, through Lyle Lovett. What terrific songs he wrote, and what a treat to hear him perform. Thanks for uploading this.
Today marks 20 years since we lost Walter and the other victims of ValueJet592. May they rest in peace. His music is timeless but we sure miss him.
+Joel Artzt Thanks for remembering. Miss Walter and Champ. Found this and the other Walter video in the back of my closet on VHS.
So awesome!
Wow, how did I miss this video all this time! Classic Walter and Champ.
what a group! Champ's brother says thanks for the post.
Miss them immensely.
Awesome solo Champ!
I miss Uncle Walt's Band.
Great talent..gone too soon.
Sure do miss Walter.
"King Tears" ... Saw him when he opened for Lyle Lovett at Clemson University shortly before he died. Remember the woman behind me all upset because she had been expecting John Hiatt for some reason.
Good one. Hope she was happier after she heard him.
What a great singer he was. Aside from from being a great songwriter, he had a lot of vocal control, a warm vocal tone, and a lot of soul. The "band" here is a little on the loose and ragged side (even though I'm a big fan of Champ's guitar playing), as this was a sort of casual affair and not a regular touring band, but Walter nails the vocal anyway, just like he was doing a take in the studio.
+Neil H This wasn't a "band". Singer-Songwriter circle. And I wouldn't have anyone but Champ Hood accompanying Walter.
MY-T-FINE!
What a loss. Great Americana.
Looks like Lyle sitting of to the right.
Lyle!