Texas Hustle Calvin Campbell In 1957 an instrumental song was released by Bill Justis named “Raunchy”. It had a new sound with a twangy lead guitar effect that made it a hit. It also featured a saxophone lead. That combination of instruments was seldom heard in those days. Soon after, a line dance appeared. Until that time I don’t remember doing many line dances. I did a web search on the name “Texas Hustle dance” and I found lots of ‘Hustle” dances, but no “Texas Hustle” dance. The steps to the dance were very simple. Formation; Line Dance Music: The Bill Justis version of “Raunchy” Click here 1-8 Side, Close, Side Right: Side, Close, Side Left. 9-12 Starting with the left foot, back up three steps and Touch with the Right foot. 13-16 Rock forward on the Right foot. Rock back on the Left foot. Step forward on the Right foot and turn 1/4 left face. I still use this dance to introduce new dancers to line dancing. It’s one of the dances printed in “Dancing for Busy People”. In 1996, Judy and I produced a television show on public access TV. I’ve included a clip with the “Texas Hustle”. Click here. Since “Raunchy” is a song that has stood the-test-of-time I think the dance should still be danced. I hope you agree.