The Essential Bob Wills: 1935-1947Amazon. com The Essential Bob Wills might more accurately be called The Essential Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys. While Wills was certainly the charismatic stage presence, talent scout, songwriter, and Western swing mastermind, the Playboys one of the best bands to ever grace this earth most shine on these early sides. From horn heavy, big band inspired recordings such as "Osage Stomp" and "Right or Wrong" to fiddle driven, closer to country