Rhinestone Cowboys & The Songs Of The San Joaquin brings to life the music of the San Joaquin Valley that soon came to worldwide attention and influence. This optimistic hard driving sound inspired at first by Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys and born in the San Joaquin Valley went on to inspire a generation of listeners and has influenced musicians the world over. A happy, optimistic and infectious mix of cowboy, country surf and swing music that utilized new native instruments and sounds from Southern California and recorded for the world to hear at Capitol Studios in Hollywood.