Wild Texas Wind

Wild Texas Wind
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Wild Texas Wind
Directed by Joan Tewkesbury
Produced by Richard
Fred Berner
Robert Chartoff
Howard Rosenman (executive producer)
Written by Mark Kiracofe
Dolly Parton
Starring Dolly Parton
Gary Busey
Ray Benson
Dennis Letts
Willie Nelson
Music by Ray Benson
Dolly Parton
Editing by Richard E. Rabjohn
Distributed by Sandollar Productions
Release date(s) 23 September 1991
Running time 96 min.
Country United States
Language English

Wild Texas Wind is an 1991 American made-for-television drama film distributed by Sandollar Productions, directed by Joan Tewkesbury and starring Dolly Parton, Gary Busey, and Ray Benson. Parton co-wrote the story with Mark Kiracofe, as well as multiple songs from the film with Benson.[1]

Contents

Plot summary

The story centers around singer Thyola Rayfield (Parton) and her band Big T and the Texas Wheelers. The plot follows the band's climb to success and Thyola's tumultuous relationship with their violently abusive, alcoholic manager Justice Parker (Busey). In the midst of the chaos, a murder occurs, leaving authorities with a trio of suspects and a mystery to solve.[2]

Main Cast


Production

The film was shot on location in Austin, Texas.[3]

Music

The film features original music by Ray Benson and Dolly Parton. No soundtrack was ever released.

The songs in the film are:[4]

  • "Big T" (performed by Dolly Parton)
  • "There's a Ring Around the Moon Tonight" (performed by Dolly Parton)
  • "Untitled Love Song" (performed by Ray Benson & Dolly Parton)
  • "Road Happy/On the Road Again" (performed by Ray Benson, Dolly Parton, & Willie Nelson)
  • "Cover Up a Heart That's Broke" (performed by Dolly Parton)
  • "Swingin' Like Tarzan & Jane" (performed by Ray Benson & Dolly Parton)
  • "Farther Along" (performed a capella by Dolly Parton)
  • "Leave That Cowboy Alone" (performed by Ray Benson & Dolly Parton)
  • "Wild Texas Wind" (performed by Dolly Parton)
  • "Speakin' of the Devil" (performed by Dolly Parton)
  • "I Love a Tall Man" (performed by Ray Benson & Dolly Parton)
  • "Songbird" (performed by Willie Nelson)
  • "Big T/On the Road Again" (performed by Dolly Parton, Ray Benson, & Willie Nelson)
  • "Wild Texas Wind Theme" (instrumental score)

Reception

The film received a positive review from Entertainment Weekly's Ken Tucker, who praised the cast's performances and called the film "pleasingly unexpected."[5]

References

  1. ^ "Wild Texas Wind (TV 1991)". http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103263/. Retrieved 2011-11-17. 
  2. ^ "Wild Texas Wind (1991) (TV) - Synopsis". http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103263/synopsis. Retrieved 2011-11-17. 
  3. ^ "Wild Texas Wind (TV 1991)". http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103263/. Retrieved 2011-11-17. 
  4. ^ "Wild Texas Wind (1991) (TV) - Soundtrack". http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103263/soundtrack. Retrieved November 17, 2011. 
  5. ^ "Wild Texas Wind Review". http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20265233,00.html. Retrieved 2011-11-17. 

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