{"id":8757,"date":"2024-10-25T16:37:02","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T15:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kennydenton.com\/?p=8757"},"modified":"2025-08-04T16:25:20","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T15:25:20","slug":"sir-douglas-quintet-being-early-can-make-you-late","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kennydenton.com\/?p=8757","title":{"rendered":"Sir Douglas Quintet. Being Early Can Make You Late?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Date: 1984<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Artist:  Sir Douglas Quintet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Album: Rio Medina<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place: San Antonio Texas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The following short stories are sections that were left out of my book <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/There-Aint-Rules-Rock-Roll\/dp\/B0D3D5VMPR\">There Ain&#8217;t No Rules In Rock n Roll<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Being Early Can Make You Late?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Back in 1984, I found myself heading to San Antonio after wrapping up a session in Nashville, all set to record an album with the Sir Douglas Quintet. The flight to Dallas was uneventful, but naturally, as if the weather gods had it in for me, a snowstorm decided to arrive just in time to cause havoc and major delays. While loitering by the departure board, I spotted an earlier, delayed flight to San Antonio. \u201cBrilliant,\u201d I thought, \u201cI\u2019ll just jump on that and get there ahead of schedule.\u201d In my mind, this was a stroke of genius. I\u2019d surprise my dear friend Augie Meyers, the band\u2019s keyboard player, by arriving early.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Early Bird Catches A Worm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I landed in San Antonio a good two hours ahead of schedule, feeling quite pleased with myself. I knew Augie wasn\u2019t going to be there yet, so I hailed a taxi. This is where the fun begins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"659\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kennydenton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image0-1.jpeg?resize=1200%2C659&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8778\" style=\"width:855px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kennydenton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image0-1.jpeg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kennydenton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image0-1.jpeg?resize=300%2C165&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kennydenton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image0-1.jpeg?resize=1024%2C562&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kennydenton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image0-1.jpeg?resize=768%2C422&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The driver, who looked like he\u2019d been an extra in&nbsp;<em>Deliverance<\/em>&nbsp;but without the banjo skills, greeted me with a grin that could curdle milk. He was dressed in something that was probably fashionable in rural Texas in 1973\u2014jeans, battered jacket, and a trucker cap that had seen better days. I showed him my itinerary and asked him to drive me to&nbsp;La Quinta by Wyndham San Antonio Airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He had a thick Texas drawl and drove with one hand, the other draped casually over the back of the passenger seat, occasionally turning around to give me what I can only describe as a look akin to Jack Nicholson\u2019s iconic spine-chilling smile in the movie <em>The Shining<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Between his erratic driving and odd grins, he kept glancing up at the planes taking off and landing, all while going on about how much he loved flying. After a particularly intense plane-spotting moment, I naively asked, \u201cDo you fly often, then?\u201d to which he replied, \u201cOh no, never been on a plane, but I\u2019d love to fly one.\u201d Fantastic. Just what you want to hear from someone responsible for your life, &nbsp;I thought to myself,&nbsp;this guy&nbsp;must be on day release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let The Rip Off Begin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After about 40 minutes, we finally rolled up to the hotel. The meter flashed $35, so I generously handed the driver $40.&nbsp;Upon entering, I was met with the alarming revelation that there was no reservation under my name. After I brandished my itinerary like a trophy, the receptionist smiled and explained I was at the wrong La Quinta.&nbsp;Apparently, I needed the one by the airport\u2014exactly where my itinerary, which I had previously shown the driver, had clearly stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fuming, I grabbed my bags and stormed outside, determined to find another cab &#8211; only to discover the same driver still lounging in his vehicle. I marched over, waved my itinerary, and informed him he\u2019d taken me to the wrong hotel. He just flashed a grin that suggested he\u2019d won the lottery, switched the meter back on, and off we went again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We retraced our 40-minute journey, with him prattling on about nonsense while I sat in silence, stewing in frustration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At last, we arrived at the correct hotel, and he glanced at the meter before declaring, \u201cThat\u2019ll be $35.\u201d I protested, insisting he should foot the bill since it was his blunder. Unfazed, he calmly replied, \u201cYou\u2019ve got to pay the $35, or I\u2019ll call the police.\u201d I asked to speak to the cab controller, but he insisted that I wasn\u2019t allowed to use the car radio. Reluctantly, I handed over the cash, feeling like I\u2019d just lost a battle I never wanted to fight in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Calvary Arrives <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once I was inside, the receptionist checked me in and handed me a note from Augie, who had dashed off to the airport to meet me, blissfully unaware that I\u2019d taken an earlier flight. He asked me to call him as soon as I arrived. So, I rang him from my room, and as I recounted the whole cab fiasco, I could practically hear the steam coming out of his ear. He was furious and made a beeline to my hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After I finished telling him my saga, he asked which cab company I\u2019d used. When I told him, he asked which cab company it was. He quickly looked up the number and called them, Then, with all the finesse of a seasoned diplomat, he spun an elaborate tale about how I was a writer for a major European magazine doing a feature on the marvels of San Antonio, complete with meetings lined up with some of Texas&#8217;s biggest financiers\u2014and even the mayor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once Augie hung up, I was in the midst of congratulating him on his impressive performance when the phone rang. The receptionist informed me that someone was waiting to see me in the lobby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Payback Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As I headed downstairs, I spotted the creepy cab driver standing in the reception area, clutching $75 in his hand like a child clinging to a balloon. He didn\u2019t say a word; instead, he shot me a venomous glare as he begrudgingly extended the cash. I snatched it from his grip and hurried back upstairs, utterly bewildered by this unexpected turn of events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breakfast At Epiphanies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few days later, we were in the studio to record&nbsp;<em>Rio Medina<\/em>&nbsp;with the Sir Douglas Quintet. Every morning, before heading to the studio, I\u2019d grab breakfast at the hotel restaurant. And wouldn\u2019t you know it? Just a few tables away sat the same cab driver, sipping coffee and staring at me with that same deranged expression. It certainly wasn\u2019t the best way to start the day. When I mentioned it to Augie, he smiled and assured me that the guy was probably just having breakfast there because it was near the cab office. Nevertheless, for the next few days, I opted to have my breakfast somewhere else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Higher Than The Empire State Building<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I knew the recording was going to be a stressful affair. Even though I\u2019d worked with Doug before, this time felt different. We were on his home turf, which meant he was likely to get stoned more than usual\u2014if such a thing was possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also had a talent for showing up late every day. When he finally did arrive, getting him to focus was like trying to herd cats. I\u2019d attempt to kick off the session, but Doug would chime in, \u201cMan, I\u2019m not ready. Let\u2019s talk football. Did anyone catch the Dallas game?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Doug had an uncanny ability to catch me off guard with his off-the-wall comments. On the first day, after wasting an hour on absolute nonsense, I finally managed to get him into the studio. As he was leaving the control room, he turned to Augie and said, \u201cI think we\u2019ll tackle the hits tomorrow. Let\u2019s work on a couple of your songs today, Augie.\u201d I couldn\u2019t help but laugh. I asked Augie how he managed to put up with it, and he just smiled gently, saying, \u201cThat\u2019s Doug, man. That\u2019s just Doug.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alcoholics Unanimous<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When Doug was on his game, he was absolutely incredible. I remember him playing a few bars of a tune called \u201cSan Antonio Boogie.\u201d Sensing his energy might be fleeting, I quickly interrupted him and said, \u201cLet\u2019s record this now.\u201d The take was phenomenal\u2014pure 12-bar boogie, with everyone completely locked in. But just as the track was wrapping up, I realized the multitrack hadn\u2019t been recording. That\u2019s when I caught the engineer sneaking sips of whisky under the desk. It hit me\u2014he had never been a member of Alcoholics Anonymous; he was more like a member of Alcoholics Unanimous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I told Doug we needed to do it again. He wasn\u2019t too pleased about it, and the second take just didn\u2019t have the same spark. That\u2019s when I discovered Doug had been improvising the lyrics, which he often did. Jack Daniel\u2019s had struck again, claiming yet another musical casualty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When It Happens, Be Ready<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Timing with Doug was always unpredictable. It could strike as a burst of brilliance in the middle of the day or after he\u2019d smoked enough weed to keep the crowd at Woodstock grinning for the whole festival. I remember one night when Doug, barely conscious, announced he wanted to record a version of Santo &amp; Johnny\u2019s \u201cSleep Walk.\u201d Despite his hazy state, he plopped himself down at his steel guitar and played it flawlessly, as if he were channeling some ethereal muse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Out At The Ranch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the time Doug was making the album, he had rented a farm in the middle of nowhere and insisted I join him for an overnight stay. On the way, we stopped at his favorite diner, where we both indulged in his go-to meal: pork chops with mashed potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we finally arrived at the farm, Doug hopped out of the car, retrieved a hidden key from under a rock, and unlocked the gate, leaving it wide open, which struck me as a bit peculiar. We then drove down a seemingly endless dirt road before arriving at the place. Though it had a homely charm, it was undeniably a bit run down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We spent hours talking as Doug puffed on joint after joint, staying up well into the early morning. During our chat, he mentioned that the rest of the band would be dropping by the next day to take some photos for the album.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready To Get Shot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The guys finally rolled in late the next morning, and that\u2019s when I realised why Doug had left the gate open\u2014nobody, not even Augie, had a clue where the key to the padlock was hidden. Doug was fuming when he discovered that one of the band members had overslept and wouldn\u2019t make it for the photo session. \u201cHey, Kenny,\u201d he said, \u201cYou can take his place and pretend to be a band member.\u201d I wasn\u2019t exactly keen on the idea, but it seemed easier to say yes than to argue.I was genuinely taken aback when, a bit later, I saw the album cover\u2014and there I was, front and centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kennydenton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/6EA59E75-3EA1-496F-8001-FBD36FC73849.jpeg?resize=630%2C453&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5987\" style=\"width:841px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kennydenton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/6EA59E75-3EA1-496F-8001-FBD36FC73849.jpeg?w=630&amp;ssl=1 630w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kennydenton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/6EA59E75-3EA1-496F-8001-FBD36FC73849.jpeg?resize=300%2C216&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Louie, Kenny, Augie, Doug &amp; Ernie (All photographs taken by Clay Meyers) A big thanks to Clay for letting me use them for my blog.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"889\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kennydenton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/SDQ-Kenny-Blog-pic.jpg?resize=1024%2C889&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kennydenton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/SDQ-Kenny-Blog-pic.jpg?resize=1024%2C889&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kennydenton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/SDQ-Kenny-Blog-pic.jpg?resize=300%2C261&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kennydenton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/SDQ-Kenny-Blog-pic.jpg?resize=768%2C667&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kennydenton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/SDQ-Kenny-Blog-pic.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One Song Short Of An Album<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the final night, we were, as usual, short one song. Doug was so stoned he could barely stay upright, but somehow he managed to stumble over to the piano. I told the engineer to record whatever unfolded. Doug played a few chords and announced, \u201cThis is a song by the late, great Johnny Ace.\u201d What followed was my favorite track on the album, \u201cAnymore.\u201d Doug poured his heart into the performance, showcasing just how incredible he truly was. Unfortunately, during the outro, he only sang the closing line once, so when it came time to mix, I had to loop that single line repeatedly to create a proper fade-out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once we wrapped up recording the album, I took it back to Sonet\u2019s Studio 39 in Denmark for mixing. It was another challenging gig completed, but despite all the frustrations, I couldn\u2019t deny Doug\u2019s extraordinary talent. For all his quirks, he was genuinely one of a kind. Sadly, the album never saw a major release in the U.S.What is it they say about a Prophet not being recognised in his own town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Broken Spoke<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Working with Doug in the studio could be exhausting, but outside those walls, he transformed into a completely different person. I remember meeting up with him in Austin; after dinner at a local diner, we headed to one of our favorite spots, The Broken Spoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Broken Spoke is a bastion of traditional country music. Its classic honky-tonk vibe, complete with red-checkered tablecloths, low ceilings, pool tables, and neon lights, draws in both city dwellers and country folk alike. As one reporter put it, \u201cOn the skating rink-like dance floor, cowboys mix with city slickers, and good ol\u2019 gals rub elbows with alternachicks, with plenty of intermingling.\u201d The owner, White, emphasizes that The Broken Spoke is all about providing a great time in a safe, family-friendly environment. \u201cWhether you\u2019re a millionaire or a ditch digger, everyone can have fun at the Spoke,\u201d he says. This isn\u2019t some replica of a classic Texas dance hall\u2014it\u2019s the real deal: the oldest, original, authentic Texas dance hall in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Missed Opportunity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we arrived at the venue, we snagged a table and ordered some drinks. It didn\u2019t take long before people started flocking over to Doug, showering him with compliments about the fantastic show he\u2019d put on the night before. Apparently, he, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson had all jumped on stage for an impromptu performance that lasted for over an hour. Now that would have been a sight to see! But it wasn\u2019t entirely surprising\u2014wherever Doug went, music followed, and legends were always keen to join him for a jam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enter: Jerry Wexler, co-head of Atlantic Records<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During this period, Texas was brimming with its own vibrant music scene, particularly in Austin, where Doug had returned to his roots. However, he soon found himself drawn to New York when Jerry Wexler, co-head of Atlantic Records, extended an enticing contract. Wexler offered Doug a budget far larger than he was accustomed to, along with the full backing of Atlantic Records. At the outset of the project, Wexler went to great lengths to keep Doug content and inspired.<br>Bob Dylan had been friends with Doug since the mid-sixties, a friendship forged in the fires of the vibrant music scene of that era. In 1972, Dylan came on board for the recording sessions of Doug\u2019s first solo album, Doug Sahm and Band. The atmosphere in the studio was electric as Dylan, a living legend, brought his unmistakable charisma and musical prowess to the mix. He played guitar, harmonica, and organ, effortlessly shifting between instruments as if each one were an extension of himself. To top it all off, he even lent his distinctive vocals to the tracks, adding a rich layer of depth and authenticity to Doug\u2019s sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bob Dylan Joins the Recording<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This opportunity allowed Doug to collaborate with an exceptional session band. Alongside his Sir Douglas Quintet regulars, Augie Meyers and Martin Fierro, he was joined by a stellar cast that included saxophonist David &#8220;Fathead&#8221; Newman, accordionist Flaco Jimenez, guitarist David Bromberg, and the legendary Dr. John on keyboards. It was an impressive lineup, but it was Dylan\u2019s involvement in the project that inevitably stole the spotlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"907\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kennydenton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image1.jpeg?resize=1024%2C907&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kennydenton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image1.jpeg?resize=1024%2C907&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kennydenton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image1.jpeg?resize=300%2C266&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kennydenton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image1.jpeg?resize=768%2C680&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kennydenton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image1.jpeg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At that time, Dylan was somewhat reclusive, caught in a transitional phase between record labels, and had not released any new music since his 1970 album&nbsp;New Morning\u2014a considerable hiatus by the standards of the day. His contributions to several tracks and his songwriting prowess on \u201cWallflower\u201d quickly became the album\u2019s main draw. However, apart from \u201cWallflower,\u201d where his influence was unmistakable, Dylan largely faded into the background, content to blend in with the ensemble and simply enjoy being part of the band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dude, Where&#8217;s My Car?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Augie, several band members had Cadillacs rented for them by Atlantic while they were in New York. Wexler even went so far as to arrange for one of Doug\u2019s musician friends, who was serving time in prison, to make a guest appearance on the album.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, by the time the album was wrapped up, Doug&#8217;s usual shenanigans had taken their toll. Wexler reportedly exclaimed, &#8220;NEVER EVER AGAIN.&#8221; About three weeks after Doug and Augie returned to Austin, Atlantic\u2019s accounts department called Augie, inquiring why Doug hadn\u2019t returned his rental car. Concerned, Augie immediately reached out to Doug to figure out what had happened. True to form, Doug replied nonchalantly, &#8220;Hell, man, I don\u2019t know. Dylan and I got stoned, went to a club in New York, I parked the car, and we took a cab. So, man, I have no idea where it is now.&#8221; Unsurprisingly, the car was never recovered, and an additional $25,000 was charged to the band\u2019s account with Atlantic Records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the album didn\u2019t make much of a splash at the time, it has since become a cult classic. 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