Asleep at the Wheel (album)

Asleep at the Wheel is the second album by American western swing band Asleep at the Wheel. Produced by Norro Wilson at Columbia Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee, it was released in September 1974 as the group's first album on Epic Records. As with its predecessor Comin' Right at Ya, Asleep at the Wheel's self-titled album featured a mix of traditional and original compositions, including songs written by popular country musicians Rex Griffin, Cindy Walker and Hank Penny.

The second album by Asleep at the Wheel was the first to feature bassist Tony Garnier, who replaced Gene Dobkin in early 1974 and would remain with the band for several years. It was also the only album to feature the group's first full-time fiddler Richard "Corky" Casanova, who joined in time for the album's recording but left shortly after its release. Guest contributors include Johnny Gimble on fiddle and mandolin, Andy Stein on saxophone and fiddle, and Mickey Raphael on harmonica.

Like its predecessor, Asleep at the Wheel failed to register on any national or international record charts. However, the band did register on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the first time, when second single "Choo Choo Ch'Boogie" (originally recorded by the Tympany Five) registered at number 69 in December 1974. Critical reviews of the album were generally positive, with commentators praising the breadth of musical styles on the record and its place within Western swing.