Looking over your past two albums ("Bandera" and "Life of the Party") as well as the new one, I see that you put in a song or two from a previous album into whatever newest one that is coming out. Why is that?

Charlie Robison:THE BANDERA RECORD IS VERY HARD TO FIND, SO I AM PICKING ONE OR TWO OF MY FAVORITES OFF THAT ONE TO ADD TO EACH NEW ONE SO THEY DON'T GET FORGOTTEN.

BMPRSHOST: Do you think you will do that on all upcoming albums?

Charlie Robison: PROBABLY SO.

BMPRSHOST: You've either written or co-written eight songs on this album, do you think of songs that pertain to your life, make them up, or a mixture of both?

Charlie Robison: I DO BOTH. IT'S FUN TO TALK BOUT MY EXPERIENCES BUT IT'S ALSO FUN JUST TO LET YOUR IMAGINATION RUN.

BMPRSHOST: How many songs would you say you have written in your lifetime?

Charlie Robison: AT LEAST 150.

BMPRSHOST: Is it hard for you and your brother, Bruce, to write songs together, or do ya'll pretty much get along all the time?

Charlie Robison: SONGWRITING IS ABOUT THE ONLY TIME WE ARE SURE TO BE POLITE AND AGREE WITH ONE ANOTHER.

BMPRSHOST: Would you and your brother ever do an album of songs ya'll sing together? I just love "Rayne, Louisiana" from the "Unleashed Live" disc.

Charlie Robison: WE'RE ACTUALLY TALKING ABOUT THAT RIGHT NOW.

BMPRSHOST: Why did you choose "Step Right Up" as the title of this album?

Charlie Robison: SOMETIMES ON STAGE I FEEL LIKE A CARNIVAL BARKER, AND THE WAY THE BARKERS GET YOUR ATTENTION IS HOLLERING "STEP RIGHT UP."

BMPRSHOST: Was the song "Life of the Party" originally intended for your album of the same name?

Charlie Robison: NO, I JUST FIGURED IN HIND SIGHT I DEFINITELY NEEDED A SONG WITH THAT TITLE.

BMPRSHOST: What goals would you like to accomplish with this album?

Charlie Robison: I'VE ALREADY REACHED ALL OF THEM JUST BY GETTING IT DONE. THE REST IS UP TO THE PEOPLE.

BMPRSHOST: If you had to pick a favorite Classic Country Artist, and a newer country artist, who would you pick?

Charlie Robison: ROGER MILLER AND BRUCE ROBISON.

BMPRSHOST: Of the songs that you have recorded, which is your favorite one to perform live?

Charlie Robison: "MY HOMETOWN."

BMPRSHOST: Of the songs that you have not recorded, which is your favorite one to perform live?

Charlie Robison: "DADDY'S LITTLE PUMPKIN."

BMPRSHOST: Do you ever browse around the Internet when you have the time?

Charlie Robison: I DON'T KNOW HOW TO TURN ON A KUMPEWTUR.

BMPRSHOST: What would you like to say to the fans out there reading this?

Charlie Robison: THANKS FOR MAKING ALL OF THIS POSSIBLE FOR ME BY BUYING MY RECORDS AND SPREADING THE WORD.

BMPRSHOST: Thank you very much, Mr. Robison for doing this interview. It really means a lot to me to be able to do this. You are my absolute favorite artist and I wish you much success in whatever you choose to do.

Charlie Robison: THANKS TO YOU, TOO, JENNIFER. LOVE, CHARLIE

Graphics © Jennifer Webb, with the exception of the album cover, used with permission of Lucky Dog Records.