Stoned, Slow, Rugged

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Gretchen

Top Left: Will Barnes, Texas Music in My Blood. Recorded in 1975 at Autumn Sound Studio in Garland, TX. This recording was the first and last release for Barnes who was a staple in the honky-tonks and dance halls in and around Dallas in the 70’s. Drinking songs about Dallas? Yes please. This record is in great shape and a super rare find.

Bottom Left: Dolly Parton, Love Is Like A Butterfly. Released in 1974 and the 14th studio release by Parton. The single, “Love Is Like A Butterfly” was her signature song for years previous to the album release. Album is in great condition, cover is near mint.

Top Right: Rusty Wier, Stoned, Slow, Rugged. An obscure country outlaw gem, he walked a thin line between southern rock and country music, never truly conforming to either genre hence limiting his commercial success. This was Wier’s debut album released in 1974 on ABC, a must have for any country collector. Its very tough but homey at the same time. Vinyl is in near mint condition with some ware on the cover.

Bottom Right: Waylon Jennings’ Honky Tonk Heroes. Excluding “We Had It All” all of the songs were written or co-written by Billy Joe Shaver. Recorded in the spring of 1972, this was a pivotal album in the development of “outlaw country”. Reluctant to release the “rock injected country”, RCA delayed the release until the summer of 73. Record and cover are both in great shape.

What a Difference a Frame Makes

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Gretchen

Two beautiful wooden tramp art frames. They are approximately 12″ x 14″. $115 ea.

Totem Poles!!!

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Gretchen

We have a nice selection of vintage souvenir totems.

The meanings of the designs on totem poles are as varied as the cultures that make them. Totem poles may recount familiar legends, clan lineages, or notable events. Some poles celebrate cultural beliefs, but others are mostly artistic. Certain types of totem poles are part of mortuary structures, and incorporate grave boxes with carved supporting poles, or recessed backs for grave boxes. Poles illustrate stories that commemorate historic persons, represent shamanic powers, or provide objects of public ridicule.

Legend of the Christ

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Gretchen

Beautiful and classic print in fabulous Victorian frame, approx. 26″ x 22″. $120

Another find from the Webbs’ booth, this is a great, early religious, framed lithograph, approx 15″ x 19″. $45

Reincarnate for Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Gretchen

Just in time for Mother’s Day, new, custom, one of a kind pieces from Reincarnate.

Finding from the 1930’s with a deep purple glass stone on vintage chain $164

Victorian paste glass “three links” findings with Mother of Pearl on deco 20’s mounts and vintage chain. $164

Composed of 100 % Victorian components (paste glass, pin, and glass beads), this delicate piece is amazing! $215

Victorian paste glass findings, restored beautifully on thin, vintage chain. $78 ea

“The Possum’s” Last “No Show”

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Gretchen

Cloud 8 has been making a big push to broaden the country music LP selection in the store. Here are a few from Country music legend, George Jones. “No Show” Jones was widely known and often celebrated for his hard-drinkin’, fast-livin’, unreliable reputation which preceded him in the 60’s and 70’s. With over a 150 hit songs under his belt and buckle, he became an avid, and public complainant of pop influenced, modern country music in his later years. The 90’s saw Jones and many of his colleagues removed from radio air play for new, weekly, pop hits. He continued to perform and record right up until the end of his life however, to an ever growing and dedicated fan base. On April 26, 2013, after being hospitalized for fever and irregular blood pressure, Jones died in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 81 years old.

Buffalo

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Gretchen

Just a great classic buffalo head mount. It has age and is very graceful. $1150.

Swimsuits!!

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Gretchen

Record Store Day!

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Gretchen

In honor of Record Store Day, Cloud 8 Records will be taking 20% off ALL of its music inventory at the store, April 20th and 21st. Bucks (owner of Cloud 8) will be hanging out all day (both days) giving out sweet deals, even some freebies! So when you are done chasing down deals all over town on new release vinyl, come by and pick out your old favorites at Dolly!

Where else are you going to find records like this in Dallas ?!?!?!

(LEFT) A fabulous, super obscure, collectors album; Nudie & His Mandolin is an original pressing from the famed western Tailor & creator of the “Nudie Suit”, worn by Hollywood and Nashville stars alike. The inside booklet contains dozens of pictures of Nudie and his celebrity friends. The inside cover includes autographs by Nudie and Guy Madison. Record is in good condition, minor wear on cover.

(RIGHT) An album recorded by chance on December 18th 1969: Buddy and The Juniors is a raw, informal, acoustic session consisting of Chicago’s greatest blues artists; Buddy Guy, Junior Mance, and Junior Wells. The impromptu recording was done in one day, followed by one day of mixing in the studio, and later released on the Blue Thumb label in 1970. Its creation began a long feud with Guy’s label at the time, Vanguard. After they refused to pay for his flight to New York to mix an album he’d already cut with Junior Mance and Gary Bartz, Guy responded by teaming up with “the Juniors” and Blue Thumb boss, Bob Krasnow, to produce this gritty, must have album for blues lovers. This marble colored vinyl is in great condition, with minimal ware on cover.

Howdy Doody

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Gretchen

Allison really does look good in anything! Great, over sized, Howdy Doody mask she found in the Webbs’ booth. Fantastic. $298

DOLLY PYTHON

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