[4] A year later, they moved to East Oakland, California, at the invitation of Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen.

[5] After being mentioned in Rolling Stone magazine by Van Morrison, they landed a record deal with United Artists.

After moving to MCA, co-founder Lucky Oceans left, followed in September 1986 by Chris O'Connell due to her pregnancy.

Asleep at the Wheel gathered a large amount of debt that required it to work on commercials and movie soundtracks.

The album also had contributions from legendary fiddle player and onetime Texas Playboys member Johnny Gimble.

[8] In 1991, Ray Benson directed the music[4] and co-starred in the movie Wild Texas Wind with Dolly Parton.

[4] In 1993, the band released an instant hit with several guest musicians,[4] A Tribute to the Music of Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, to much critical acclaim.

[10] In 2000, the Dixie Chicks were nominated for an award for Vocal Event of the Year for "Roly Poly" with Asleep at the Wheel from the Country Music Association.

Benson recorded a tribute to Wills and Texas swing music, including Dwight Yoakam, Vince Gill, Merle Haggard, the Dixie Chicks, and Willie Nelson.