
Say Goodbye
Alex Gwerder / Jim Bows
The game is almost over, final whistle's 'bout to blow
Unplug all the guitars, take 'em home there's no-more show
Making the decision, to leave this music lief behind
The moment feels right, to close the door and draw the blind
Looking back at all the memories make me feel so good
Stories I'll be telling all around the neighbour-hood
The road was endless, the music drove us on
We had to do it, anything to play our songs
And so before we extinguish the flame
I just wanna say we played the perfect game
Now it's strange for me, strange for me to say goddbye
It's easier with a rhythm and a little bit of Jameson whisky time
Music was my passion, music from my soul
Nights together just playing rock'n'roll
Sweating on the stage
We had the best of times just playing rock'n'roll
So before we extinguish the flame
I just wanna say we played the perfect game
Now it's strange for me, strange for me to say goodbye
It's easier with a rhythm and a little bit of Jameson whisky time
Say goodbye
© 2018 Gwerder/Bows
Released 2018
5 eigene Songs
Wir haben uns, aber auch unseren Fans, ein Abschiedsgeschenk in Form einer Maxi-CD gemacht und im April in den Powerplay Studios Maur ZH fünf Songs eingespielt. Darunter auch der neue und letzte Song der dustyboots, SAY GOODBYE.
Musiker:
Alex Gwerder (Vocals, Harmonica, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar), Jim Bows (Acountic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Mandoline, Dobro, Banjo), Erich Strasser (Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals), Marcel Hertner (Piano, Hammond, Accordeon, Backing Vocals), Patrick Gwerder (Bass)
Songs:
Say Goodbye (neuer Song von Alex zu unserem Band-Abschluss), Birds Of A Feather, Little Room Song, Moutathal Mountain Man, Feeling Good

A Smile Can Feel So Good
Music by Alex Gwerder
Words by Alex Gwerder & Jim Bows
A man must make his own way in this world
And fulfill his destiny
He likes the happy feeling he gets
He gives his all and gives his best
His time has come , all the hard work has paid off
His name is known both far and wide
The papers write about the things he's achieved
He's got a good feeling inside
But when he walks in his hometown
He feels concealed
No recognition
All lips are sealed
Bad news will always travel like the wind, around the neighbourhood
Good news takes longer, but a smile can feel so good
Ignore the haters, and carry on
Nothing can stop him now
The world is faithful to the people who try
Hard work will make you strong
But when he walks in his hometown
He feels concealed
No recognition
All lips are sealed
No recognition
All lips are sealed
Bad news will always travel like the wind, around the neighbourhood
Good news takes longer, but a smile can feel so good
Good news takes longer, so much longer but a smile can feel so good
© 2016 Gwerder/Bows
Back On The Road
Music by Alex Gwerder
Words by Alex Gwerder & Jim Bows
I wake up slowly, my body aches
It's monday morning, I'm running late
Rain is falling, I step outside
Should I just go back, I can't decide
My phone starts ringing, and so it goes
So many problems, I've got to solve
The pressure's building, the valve is tight
But I'll feel better, come tonight
I'm going back on the road
'Cos my life is the show
I can't wait to get back on the road
The sound of music, is in my soul
I've got to play it, that rock n' roll
Makes all my worries, just melt away
I need that feeling, every day
I'm going back on the road
'Cos my life is the show
I can't wait to get back on the road
I'm going back on the road
'Cos my life is the show
I can't wait to get back on the roadI'm going back on the road
'Cos my life is the show
I can't wait to get back on the road
I'm going back on the road
I'm going back, back on the road
© 2016 Gwerder/Bows
Life Is A Journey
Music by Alex Gwerder
Words by Jim Bows
I'm just fine with who I am, and I am proud of what I've done
I'm a simple man, and not the chosen one
I live the way I want to live, and do the things I like to do
Good times and the bad times, I could make it through
With a woman who stood by me
Shared the joy and shared the pain
Life is a journey
There's nothing I would change
I make music when I can, you know I'm a music man
Guitar in the corner, it's part of who I am
Pick a line that feels so good, touches my soul the way it should
All I need is here, made of steel and wood
There are people who can't hear what I'm saying
They don't understand
They build you up, just to tear you down
Life is a journey
And the road can be hardI need time for myself, time to be alone
Silence is all around me, miles from home
When I lose sight of where I'm going
Then the seeds of doubt, they start growing
Think about tomorrow, where will I be
Life is a journey, you and me
I've been through it all, I didn't fall
Life is a journey, you and me
There's nothing I would change
There's nothing I would change
© 2016 Gwerder/Bows
Let It Flow
Music by Alex Gwerder
Words by Alex Gwerder & Jim Bows
There are times, I can't hear myself thinking
Too much noise, I can feel myself sinking
Got these thoughts running 'round in my head that need a place to go
Give me time on my own, all alone, just let it flow
Give me time, a quiet place where I can go, just let it flow
Just let it flow
There's only one thing can help me climb out of this hole
Pick up my guitar and play some rock 'n' roll
I'm on call, gotta solve every problem
Juggling balls, try not to drop them
Got these thoughts running 'round in my head that need a place to go
Give me time on my own, all alone, just let it flow
Give me time, a quiet place where I can go, just let it flow
Just let it flow
There's only one thing can help me climb out of this hole
Pick up my guitar and play some rock 'n' roll
Let it flow
There's only one thing can help me climb out of this hole
Pick up my guitar and play some rock 'n' roll
There's only one thing can help me climb out of this hole
Pick up my guitar and play some rock 'n' roll
Rock 'n roll, rock 'n roll,
Rock 'n roll, rock 'n roll
© 2016 Gwerder/Bows
Walking On A Fine Line
Words & Music by Jim Bows
Way I feel lately it's driving me crazy
Too many requests no time for recess
I took down the mirror that's hanging on the wall
I'm walking on a fine line, hope the lord don't let me fall
I'm growing weary and that's not like me
Losing my faith in doing the right thing
Chasing after daydreams didn't bring no change at all
I'm walking on a fine line, hope the lord don't let me fall
I've gotta stand firm don't let the screw turn
Take a deep breath yeah give up this endless
Fighting with the ego, ain't no fight at all
I'm walking on a fine line, hope the lord don't let me fall
My fires burning, the wheels still turning
My motors running, I keep on coming
Closer to the writing that's written on the wall
I'm walking on a fine line, hope the lord don't let me fall
I'm walking on a fine line, hope the lord don't let me fall
© 2005 Jim Bows
Blind Man
Words & Music by Jim Bows
I was born a blind man, never saw the light of day
I was born a blind man, never saw the light of day
Some people want to hurt me
Want to take my life away
Mama always told me, I got everything I need
My mama always told me, I got everything I need
Some men are born to follow
Some men are born to lead
Wake up every morning, feel the sun upon my face
I wake up every morning, feel the sun upon my face
But when I step out on the sidewalk
It's a cold and lonely place
Blind man, blind man, I can't see
Blind man, blind man, look for me
Blind man, blind man, I can't see
Blind man, blind man, I can't see
© 2016 Jim Bows
The Banjo Song
Music by Alex Gwerder
Words by Alex Gwerder & Jim Bows
Everyday I wake up, everyday's the same
I can't stop this melody, running 'round my brain
Should it start off slowly?, is the verse too long?
Now I think I've found it, a brand new dusty song
We sit down together, pick up my guitar
Show him what I'm working on, this is who we are
Jim picks up his banjo and starts to play along
Now I know I've found it, a brand new dusty song
Music keeps on flowing, from our finger tips
Something in this melody, doesn't want to quit
No-one wants to stop now, we play on and on
Now I know we've found it, a brand new dusty song
Everyday I hear it, playing in my head
Everyday I wonder, what the music says
Now I know the reason, why it feels so strong
Let's all play together our brand new dusty song
Let's play that song
© 2016 Gwerder/Bows
The Key To Happiness
Music by Alex Gwerder
Words by Alex Gwerder & Jim Bows
I watch the people as they pass me by, they don't look happy
Living in the western world, where would they rather be?
Fighting for freedom in far off lands
This life is all we have so treat it well, we all are human
If money don't bring happiness, there must be something else
I don't understand why with so much wealth
Some people still look sad, inform yourself
Turn on the tap and get water, it never runs out
There's food on the table every night and clothes on our backs
Our first world problems, don't seem so bad
So why does the rich man look so sad
All these thoughts in my head are searching for a reason why
We have learnt that enough is never enough
Teach our children everyday, how to be more satisfied
That's the key, that's the key to happiness
That's the key, that's the key to happiness
© 2016 Gwerder/Bows
Long Way To Fall
Words & Music by Jim Bows
It’s a long way to fall, when you climb so high
It’s a long way to fall, but at least you tried
It’s a long way to fall, gotta take the good times with the bad
The happy with the sad ’cos it’s a long way to fall
You like to live it up and drink too much
Do it right, party everynight
Too much is never enough
You take it all and come back for more
Just remember, never look down ’cos it’s a long way to fall
It’s a long way to fall, when you climb so high
It’s a long way to fall, but at least you tried
It’s a long way to fall, gotta take the good times with the bad
The happy with the sad ’cos it’s a long way to fall
You like a womans touch, you like to do that stuff
Fooling about, let it all hang out
Too much is never enough
You take it all and come back for more
Just remember, never look down ’cos it’s a long way to fall
It’s a long way to fall...................
It’s a long way to fall...................
Gotta take the good times with the bad
The happy with the sad ’cos it’s a long way to fall
© 2007 Jim Bows
Drinking Beer
Music by Alex Gwerder & Marcel Hertner
Words by Alex Gwerder & Jim Bows
Work is finally over, tools all put away
Clean up, clock off and close the door
My body aches but I'm not going home just yet
It's time to see my friends once more
There on the corner, my favourite bar
It's full of joy and no regrets
Jukebox plays the music, that I like to hear
Drinking beer and smoking cigarettes
Sitting round a table with all of my friends
We talk and joke, shooting the breeze
No-one stops to wonder just how late it's got
Another round of beers bartender please
Skies are getting lighter, it's time to hit the road again
Bidding farewell, we all look and feel the same
Here's to the next time, we all get together
Friends round a table, we could stay forever drinking beer
Year after year
© 2010 Gwerder/Hertner/Bows
Long Black Shadow
Music by Alex Gwerder
Words by Jim Bows
I sleep every night and dream of the day
When Jesus takes all my pain away
That long black shadow is always chasing me
The face in the mirror is longing for change
A rivers path never stays the same
The water keeps on flowing, it's wild and free
It keeps on going until it reaches the sea
This demon that's inside me, it burns like a flame
I try to leave but I can't break the chain
That long black shadow is always chasing me
I lost a lot of money, the gamblers curse
I always thought that things couldn't get worse
Then my wife she up and left, just walked away
No redemption, now I cry every day
The lights are fading, I'm losing control
The devil's waiting to claim my soul
The world will not grieve when I am gone
The daily grind will carry on
That long black shadow's no-longer chasing me
My days are almost over, the race is run
And I'm not proud of what I've done
The lyin' and the chea'in', sleepin' around
Lord forgive me, I've been a foolish man
The lights are fading, I'm losing control
The devil's waiting to claim my soul
© 2016 Gwerder/Bows
All That You've Achieved
Music by Alex Gwerder
Words by Alex Gwerder & Jim Bows
You walk through the people and wonder who are you
Every person is different, yet everyone seeks the truth
You stand there and ask for resolution
What is the answer? tell me the solution?
You think people who deserve it, they will earn respect
But you're not certain that you've earned it yet
You stand there and ask for resolution
What is the answer? tell me the solution?
Please stop before you just give up
Never forget the good times that you had
It's important to not be jealous or full of need
It's enough to be proud, of all that you've achieved
There are times when you have doubts and just don't understand
Some people are moving forward, while your stuck in the sand
And your still standing there, asking for resolution
What is the answer? tell me the solution?
Please stop, before you just give up
Never forget, the good times that you had
It's important to not be jealous or full of need
It's enough to be proud, of all that you've achieved
Never forget, the good times that you had
Please stop, before you just give up
It's important to not be jealous or full of need
It's enough to be proud, of all that you've achieved
It's enough to be proud, of all that you've achieved
It's enough to be proud, of all that you've achieved
all that you've a, all that you've a, all that you've achieved
© 2014 Gwerder/Bows
Released 2016
13 neue eigene Songs.
Recorded at Cloudhill Studios Hamburg by Linda Gerdes
(Blind Man: Recorded at 2inch Studios, Goldau, by Ralph Zund)
Mixed by Tommy Vetterli at Newsound Studio, Pfäffikon
Mastered by Dan Suter at Echochamber, Zürich
Produced by Jim Bows
Musiker:
Alex Gwerder (Vocals, Harmonica, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar)
Jim Bows (Acountic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Mandoline, Dobro, Banjo)
Erich Strasser (Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals)
Marcel Hertner (Piano, Hammond, Accordeon, Backing Vocals)
Patrick Gwerder (Bass)

Released 2012
13 ausgewählte Covers.
Seit einigen Jahren bauen wir regelmässig Songs in unsere Konzerte ein, die - abgesehen vom Elektrobass - ausschliesslich mit akustischen Instrumenten interpretiert werden. Akkordeon, Akustikgitarren, Dobro und Mandoline sowie mehrstimmiger Gesang dominieren diese Coverversionen, die so ausgesucht sind, dass sie der Road Music der dustyboots zu 100% gerecht werden.
Unser Publikum ist von diesen akustischen Songs so begeistert, dass wir mit dieser CD der grossen Nachfrage sehr gerne nachkommen.
Recorded by Marcel Elmer at Cornhouse Studio, Brunnen.
Mixed by Jim Bows at Rocky Sound Studio, Bützberg.
Musiker:
Alex Gwerder (Lead/Backing Vocals,Guitar,Bluesharp)
Jim Bows (Guitar,Mandoline,Dobro,Banjo)
Marcel Hertner (Bass,Backing Vocals)
Erich Strasser (Drums,Percussion,Lead/Backing Vocals)
Franz Föhn (Accordion, Piano, Backing Vocals)

That Highway Keeps Calling
Musik: Alex Gwerder
Text: Gerry Brewer
I may be getting older, I may be slowing down
But I’m still out here watching these ol’ wheels turn around
I might be here tomorrow or moved on yesterday
That highway keeps calling
That highway has a hold on me
I’m always out here rolling, before the break of dawn
And me and this old rig just gonna keep a rolling on
Don’t worry much about tomorrow or what was yesterday
That highway keeps calling
That highway has a hold on me
I’ll get up tomorrow and start a brand new day
And me and this old rig gonna roll our cares away
Once we get started we ain’t slowing down
That highway keeps calling
That highway has a hold on me
That highway keeps calling
That highway has a hold on me
Everyone Needs A Friend
Musik: Alex Gwerder
Text: Alex Gwerder / Jim Bows
There’s moments in your life when you feel bad
And can’t find a reason why
You try to change but nothing seems to work
No matter what you try
When suddenly a good friend will lend a helping hand
They see it in your face
They know that something’s going wrong
You start a conversation and feelings start to mend
There’s no denying
Everyone needs a friend
I’m sitting ’round a fire on the weekend with my friends
Drinking beer and smoking cigarettes
The evening passes quickly, the stars shine up above
It feels as though they’re shining just for us
I wish it will never end
There ain’t no denying
Everyone needs a friend
This life can be confusing, this life can make you cry
I know that I’ve got something that your money just can’t buy
Like a child in a cradle
No need to pretend
There ain’t no denying
Everyone needs a friend
There ain’t no denying
Everyone needs a friend
You’re My Thing
Musik: Alex Gwerder
Text: Gerry Brewer
Come on little baby, let`s take a little ride around
Come on little baby, let`s take a little ride through town.
Come on little baby, you know it won`t take too long
Come on little baby, the radio is playing our song
With all the windows down, people wave, I just grin
Come on little baby, you’re my thing
Come on little baby, let`s take a little ride around
Come on little baby, let`s take a little ride through town.
With all the windows down, people wave and I just grin
Come on little baby, you’re my thing
With all the windows down, the radio plays
With all the windows down, I just grin and the people wave
Come on little baby, let`s run around, you’re my thing
Come on little baby, let`s take a little ride around
Come on little baby, let`s take a little ride through town.
With all the windows down, people wave and I just grin
Come on little baby, you’re my thing
With all the windows down, I just grin.
With all the windows down, people just smile and wave
Come on little baby. let`s run around, cause you’re my thing
I grin at all the people, wave at all the people
Smile at all the people, cause you’re my thing
Cause you’re my thing
Cause you’re my thing
Cause you’re my thing
Cause you’re my thing
Those Earrings
Musik: Alex Gwerder
Text: Alex Gwerder / Gerry Brewer
You were mine, when I didn’t know it
I was yours, you didn’t wanna know
You were mine, when you cried to your mama
That was a long long time ago
I still remember when you tried to fight it
And that day you ran away
So long ago little darling
I know that you couldn’t stay away
And girl I still remember the day
You put on those earrings
We’ve had good and bad together
We’ve raised three kids along the way
Living like birds of a feather
Living and loving from day to day
Yeah, there’s no doubt about it
I’ve been loving you every day
Over the years we’ve got older
I still hear our love birds sing
And girl I still remember the day
You put on those earrings
We’ve had good and bad together
And raised three kids along the way
Girl I still love to watch You
Put on those earrings
We’ve had good and bad together
And raised three kids along the way
Girl I still love to watch You
Put on those earrings
Girl I still love to watch You
Put on those earrings
Dusty`s Back In Town
Musik: Alex Gwerder
Text: Gerry Brewer
We’re comin’ to your town and gonna party down
So people just come on down
We’re ready to play, get this party on it’s way
So people just come on down
Be ready to stay and rock the night away
With all of our honky tonk sounds
Hey people, Dusty’s back in town
We’re comin’ to your town and gonna party down
So people just come on down
We’re ready to play and rock the night away
With all of our honky tonk sounds
We’re gonna lay it down
Hey we’re back in town
So people just come on down
Hey people, Dusty’s back in town
We’re comin’ to your town and gonna party down
So people just come on down
We’re ready to play and rock the night away
So people just come on down
We’re gonna lay it down
Hey we’re back in town
So people just come on down
Hey people, Dusty’s back in town
Hey gonna lay it down
People just come on down
We’re ready to play and rock the night away
So people, Dusty’s back in town
Hey Dusty’s back in town
Hey back in town
Hey Dusty’s back in town
So people, Dusty’s back in town
So people, Dusty’s back in town
The Storm
Musik: Alex Gwerder
Text: Alex Gwerder / Gerry Brewer
I never thought that I would fly so far
Just to find you there
I never thought you could be so dark
And I could be so scared
The night we faced the storm
I never thought I’d see your evil face
And felt such deep concern
I never thought that you could force the winds
And made the ocean churn
The night we faced the storm
I never dreamed we’d feel so lost and all alone
We miss our kids and happy home
You made us feel so helpless, so insecure
I know the sound of the rain
The night we faced the storm
I know the feeling of the pain
The night we faced the storm
I never thought that I would see your evil way
That you would ruin my perfect day
With all your force from hell, you’ve proved me to be wrong
But our prayers still carry on
The night we faced the storm
I never dreamed we’d feel so lost and all alone
We miss our kids and happy home
You made us feel so helpless, so insecure
I know the sound of the rain
The night we faced the storm
I know the feeling of the pain
The night we faced the storm
Ohhhhh The night we faced the storm
Ohhhhh The night we faced the storm
Ohhhhh The night we faced the storm
Delta Prison Blues
Musik & Text: Jim Bows
I’m not planning on staying long
There’ll be no crying when I’m gone
No one’s gonna remember my name
I just want to be born again
Born again
Ain’t nobody gonna save my soul
So turn off them lights, it’s time to go
It don’t matter now who’s to blame
I just want to be born again
Born again, I want to be born again
Just what am I living for
I can’t take the pain no more
Place that rope around my neck
One last look that’s all I get
The sunlight’s shining through the rain
And I just want to be born again
Born again, I want to be born again
Born again, I want to be born again
Don’t give me no medicine
I just want to be born again
Catching The Eyes
Musik: Alex Gwerder
Text: Jim Bows
Well I stayed out kinda late last night
Drinking with the boys down town
Shooting the breeze in a honky tonk bar
Watching the world spinning 'round
Sometimes I get a little out of control, out of line
Catching the eyes of the girls on the side, looking fine
Singing the blues for the working man
Sweating blood with his hands
Forty years at the same old job
Doing the best that I can
Sometimes I get a little out of control, out of line
Catching the eyes of the girls on the side, looking fine
In my mind I've still got what it takes
I'll rev my engine then slam on the brakes
Give me one more beer before I hit the road
Just one more shot of uncle Jack
One more round in this game of chance
One more card from the stack
Sometimes I get a little out of control, out of line
Catching the eyes of the girls on the side, looking fine
So come on baby let me drive you home
It's not safe at night walking back on your own
Sometimes I need to get away
From the nine to five of the working day
Music Man
Musik: Alex Gwerder
Text: Alex Gwerder / Gerry Brewer
As I ease on down the highway
Giving wonder and thought to who I am
It’s been a long long road
It’s bringing me back again
I was born with a rhythm
Burning in my heart and in my hands
I’m in love with my music
I’m a music man
There’s always been a melody
Playing right inside my very soul
And a drumbeat behind me
Telling me where to go
As I ease on down the highway
I think of all the songs I love to play
Like a dawn brings in the morning
They get me through the day
As I ease on down the highway
I think of all the good times that’s gone
Then I think about the music
And I just keep moving on
I was born with a rhythm
In my heart and in my hands
I’m in love with my music
I’m a music man
I was born with a rhythm
In my heart and in my hands
I’m in love with my music
I’m a music man
Maybe One Day
Musik: Alex Gwerder
Text: Alex Gwerder / Sandra Gilomen
When I hear the clock ringing and I open my eyes
It’s a working day like every other day in my life
No time for coffee, no time to talk
Out the door have to run not walk
Maybe one day gonna change it all
I feel it’s gonna be a hard day for me
Can’t stop it now, it has to be
Maybe one day gonna change it all
Maybe one day gonna change it all
Maybe one day gonna change it all
Getting home at night, no time to rest
Chores are waiting, I do my best
Maybe one day gonna change it all
The day is gone, now it’s so late
The wheel of life just cannot wait
Maybe one day gonna change it all
Maybe one day gonna change it all
Maybe one day gonna change it all
Oooooh, gonna change it all
One day gonna change it all
The Train Song
Musik: Alex Gwerder / Jim Bows
Text: Jim Bows
All aboard the train
All aboard the train
All aboard the train
Ride that train, ride that train
Ride that train, ride that train
Gonna ride that train tonight
Gonna ride that train tonight
Gonna ride that train tonight
Gonna ride that train tonight
Gonna ride that train tonight
Gonna ride that train tonight
I’m gonna ride that train
Released 2010
11 eigene Songs und ein Steve Earle-Cover. MEMPHIS ist vollgepackt mit kernigen Songs und geladen mit grosser Spiellust. Die Songs sind voller Drive und schön erdig.
Aufgenommen in den Ardent Studios in Memphis, TN.
Produziert von Jim Bows.
Musiker:
Alex Gwerder (Vocals, Guitars, Bluesharp)
Marcel Pfrunder (E-Bass)
Erich Strasser (Drums, Percussion, Vocals)
Franz Föhn (Accordion, Piano, Harmony-Vocals)
Jim Bows (Lead Guitar, Acustic Guitar)

Released 2009
LIVE IM EMMENTAL - Muotathal meets Emmental!
Diese Aufnahmen entstanden am ICE Rock 2009 in Wasen im Emmental.
Wir nutzten das vorhandene Equipment und bringen Euch die Live-Stimmung in die heimische Stube...
Musiker:
Alex Gwerder (Vocals, Guitars, Bluesharp)
Marcel Pfrunder (E-Bass)
Erich Strasser (Drums, Percussion, Vocals)
Franz Föhn (Accordion, Piano, Harmony-Vocals)
Jim Bows (Lead Guitar, Acustic Guitar)

BIRDS OF A FEATHER
by Alex Gwerder
He's just another soul
trying to find his way
she's just another girl
living for a brighter day
one night they fell in love
and found the words to say
They'd seen the sunshine
and sometimes faced a storm
they'd shed tears of joy
for every child that was born
sometimes life is good,
and sometimes ragged and torn
Refrain
Birds of a feather flock together
Birds of a feather flock together
they don't think about the shelter
not worry about the weather
Now he's feeling, old sometimes
and she's turning grey
but they always find
the time to smile and play
after all these years
Refrain
SIDETRACK
by Alex Gwerder
Life begins a rolling down the track
we're afraid to leave the rails we're on
but if the courage we can find
to leave the main tracks far behind
Refrain
So leave without regret - at the junction you'll forget
begin today ......
to live that special feeling
remember to be careful to draw that line in time
you'll loose your way ......
If you wanna cross the line
go to the limits at sometime
lifetime full of thoughts won't do
take the side track make your dreams come true
Refrain
When I play that good old Rock & Roll
I've left those tracks long ago
Refrain
TRY AGAIN
by Alex Gwerder
Fathers tell their sons beware
lot of things go wrong out there,
what fathers tell their sons
they don't want to hear,
they're young and strong they know it all
don't think they could ever fall,
sometimes reach towards the sky
even tell a little lie
Time goes by the sons grow older
every night and every day,
would like to listen to the words
that their fathers say,
I'm standing now and always by his grave,
it's now to late, its to late, he has gone
Refrain
Looking back my conscience says
learn from what you feel,
understand people we love a little more
and not conceal,
so I will start from the bottom of my heart
that's why I try, why I try, try again
THE FLOW OF LIFE
by Alex Gwerder
I sit on the banks of a river that I know
watching how the water steadily flows
and the longer that I look
I feel the power and watch it grow
it's calm and even knowing where to go
There are times the river seems to overflow
there are things to overcome you know
lots of rocks going down going it's way
it whirls along the banks thrushing water throw
it's calm and even knowing where to go
Refrain
If we all pull together
we can go through stormy weather
if we all pull together, we can make a dam lot happen
When the river fills – gets bigger as it goes
it floods its shores and tears along
with a strength and force so very strong
always finds its way back again I know
it's calm and even knowing where to go
Refrain
THE FLOW OF LIFE
by Alex Gwerder
I sit on the banks of a river that I know
watching how the water steadily flows
and the longer that I look
I feel the power and watch it grow
it's calm and even knowing where to go
There are times the river seems to overflow
there are things to overcome you know
lots of rocks going down going it's way
it whirls along the banks thrushing water throw
it's calm and even knowing where to go
Refrain
If we all pull together
we can go through stormy weather
if we all pull together, we can make a dam lot happen
When the river fills – gets bigger as it goes
it floods its shores and tears along
with a strength and force so very strong
always finds its way back again I know
it's calm and even knowing where to go
Refrain
FOR CERTAIN
by Alex Gwerder
Yesterday - I was for certain
that I knew - all there is to know
tomorrow comes
it's got me a hurtin
I better find - a better way to go
Yesterday I was for certain
I'd done all there is to do
the night-time falls
you've got me a hurtin
got a smile - on my face laying next to you
got a smile - on my face trying something new
Refrain
People try to sell me
People try to tell me - all their ideals
I tell those people - hey listen
I do it the way, yes the way - the way I feel
I'LL MAKE IT ON THROUGH
by Alex Gwerder
Got a lot of people like to tell me what to do
people keep on talking' till their face turns blue
cause I like doing things my own way
and I'll damn sure like it till my dying day
there ain't nothing sweeter than my ole guitar
puts callus on my finger but it took me pretty far
don't regret a thing about the way I am
got a jingle in my pocket - I'm my own man
Refrain
I'll make it on through
make it on through
doing what I do
A one-nighter, beer drinking, honky tonk fool
pull my hat down tight then I look real cool
when the lights go down I'm right at home
pull my baby up tight and let my fingers roam
cause I like doing things my own way
and I'll damn sure like it till my dying day
don't regret a thing about the way I am
got a jingle in my pocket - I'm my own man
Refrain
FEELING GOOD
by Alex Gwerder
Tired and down, just a little bit dead
lovely thoughts go in through my head
a lot of work so hard to do
mind and body are tired; but my heart is full
It's late sitting in my studio
felling good, never felt before
work is done, the sound is good
feeling like I know, I really should
drink a beer, smoke a cigarette
not a moment of real regret
I feel so good, so really good
Goddam good, so really good
Drink a beer, smoke a cigarette
not a moment of real regret
I feel so good, so really good
Goddam good, so really good
Goddam good, so really good
Goddam good, so really good
Released 2005
Sidetrack - Country ,Tex-Mex, Rock(n'Roll) und Gefühle - mit den unverkennbaren Boots-Abdrücken; 11 Songs, 7 Eigenkompositionen.
distributed by
K-Tel INTERNATIONAL (Switzerland) AG
Musiker:
Alex Gwerder (Vocals, Guitars, Bluesharp)
Marcel Pfrunder (E-Bass)
Erich Strasser (Drums, Percussion, Vocals)
Mariano Succo (Lead Guitar, Acustic Guitar)
Franz Föhn (Accordion, Piano, Harmony-Vocals)
CD-Paten:
Christa Reichmuth und
Armin Grab

Muotathal Mountain Man
by Alex Gwerder
He's a laid back mountain man
with a weathered brow and callous hands
those are the trademarks for the way, the way he lives
He enjoys this simple life
with his happy kids and pretty wife
he's a hard Hillbilly man
he's a Muotathal mountain man
He's a Muotathal mountain man
makes his pay with his hands
sometimes he’s got sunshine
and sometimes rain
he enjoys this simple life
with his happy kids and pretty wife
he's a Muotathal mountain man
that`s a man
he's a Muotathal mountain man
he's a hard Hillbilly man
You can see the pride in his stride
and in the smile upon his face
as long as he’s got Muotathal
he'll never fall from grace
he's brought up in the country
and he always knows his place
he's a hard Hillbilly man
he’s a Muotathal mountain man
He's a Muotathal mountain man
makes his pay with his hands
sometimes he’s got sunshine
and sometimes rain
he enjoys this simple life
with his happy kids and pretty wife
he's a Muotathal mountain man
that`s a man
he's a Muotathal mountain man
he's a hard Hillbilly man
He's a Muotathal mountain man
makes his pay with his hands
sometimes he’s got sunshine
and sometimes rain
sometimes he’s got sunshine
and sometimes rain
sometimes he’s got sunshine
and sometimes rain
Released 2003
Zwei Tänzli neu aufgenommen (2003). Ein Leckerbissen für jeden Country-Rocker!
Musiker:
Alex Gwerder (Vocals, Guitars, Harmonica)
Brosi Betschart (Vocals, Guitars)
Mariano Succo (Lead Guitars)
Marcel Pfrunder (Bass)
Erich Strasser (Drums)

Released 1998
Das zweite Werk der dustyboots.
Musiker:
Alex Gwerder (Vocals, Guitars andi Harmonica)
Brosi Betschart (Vocals and Guitars)
Ady Betschart (Lead Guitars, Accordion, Back Vocals)
Charlie Weibel (Drums)
Häppy Imholz (Bass)
CD-Paten:
die Country-Sängerin Jacky Woodridge und der Spitzenschwinger Eugen Hasler

Released 1994
Unser Debut-Album. Aufgenommen im Februar 1994.
Musiker:
Conny Betschart (Bass, Percussion, Vocals)
Brosi Betschart (Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals)
Ady Betschart (Guitar, Bass Accordeon, Vocals)
Alex Gwerder (Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals)
Herby Blaser (Drums, Percussion)
