About the song
When **Willie Nelson & Lukas Nelson** come together to perform **Texas Flood**, the result is something more than just a song — it’s a conversation across generations, bound by shared roots, mutual respect, and a deep love for American music traditions. Originally written by Larry Davis and famously popularized by Stevie Ray Vaughan, **Texas Flood** has long stood as a towering anthem of the blues. In the hands of **Willie Nelson & Lukas Nelson**, however, it finds new resonance — not by reinventing its sorrowful spirit, but by honoring it with raw emotion, seasoned craftsmanship, and that unmistakable Nelson touch.
**Willie Nelson**, with his instantly recognizable voice — worn, warm, and wistful — brings a lifetime’s worth of experience to every word he sings. You can hear the weight of countless miles, endless nights on the road, and hard-won wisdom in his phrasing. It’s not just singing; it’s storytelling. Beside him stands his son, **Lukas Nelson**, whose own career has blossomed in the worlds of country, rock, and blues. Lukas’s guitar work is agile and expressive, weaving through the verses with fluidity, echoing some of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s spirit but with his own soulful signature.
What makes this rendition of **Texas Flood** so compelling is the chemistry between father and son. It’s effortless, it’s genuine, and it’s moving. There’s no showboating here — just two artists deeply locked into the emotion of the song, trusting the music to say everything that words cannot. Their performance is stripped down yet powerful, letting the natural ebb and flow of the blues shine through. It’s a reminder that the most profound musical moments often come not from grand gestures, but from simple, honest connection.
For those who grew up with **Willie Nelson**’s music or who appreciate the timeless beauty of a well-played blues number, this performance of **Texas Flood** is like an old friend — familiar yet still capable of stirring the soul in new and unexpected ways. It’s a testament to the enduring power of the blues, to the bond between generations, and to the kind of musical honesty that never goes out of style.
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Lyrics
Well it’s flooding down in Texas
All the telephone lines are down
I said it’s flooding down in Texas
All the telephone lines are down
I been trying to call my baby
Can’t get a single sound
Well the dark clouds are rolling
And I’m standing out in the rain
I said the dark clouds are rolling
And I’m standing out in the rain
Muddy water keep on rolling
It’s about to drive me insane
Well I’m leaving you baby
And I’m going back home to stay
Well I’m leaving you baby
And I’m going back home to stay
Where there ain’t no floods and tornados
And the sun shines every day
