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Steve Earle (born January 17, 1955) is a singer-songwriter best known for his country music and rock ‘n roll tinged “alt-country.” He is also a published writer, a keen political activist (particularly in protesting against the death penalty in the U.S., as in his song “
Ellis Unit One” from the movie Dead Man Walking), and has written and directed a play. Steve also had a small role as a recovering addict on the HBO television show “The Wire”.
In 1975, he moved to Nashville and worked as a songwriter. In the early days, he recorded with Guy Clark and Emmylou Harris. He finally scored a country hit in 1981, writing Johnny Lee’s top ten cut “When You Fall In Love.” Earle’s early work as a performer tended towards the rockabilly sound, popular at the time. In 1986, his first proper album Guitar Town was a critical and commercial success. It sold over 300,000 copies and led some to herald him as a saviour of country music.
Earle long struggled with drug abuse. His addiction eventually caused a departure from performing and recording after he was dropped by MCA in 1991. Whilst in jail on drug and firearm charges, he kicked the habit and returned to music after his release in 1994.
Earle’s “second, post-jail, musical career” has been more stylistically diverse than his early material, dipping in acoustic, bluegrass, and roots rock sounds. I Feel Alright and Transcendental Blues met with good reviews and decent sales. 2002’s somewhat controversial Jerusalem was one of the first albums to directly address the September 11 attacks.
Ellis Unit One” from the movie Dead Man Walking), and has written and directed a play. Steve also had a small role as a recovering addict on the HBO television show “The Wire”.In 1975, he moved to Nashville and worked as a songwriter. In the early days, he recorded with Guy Clark and Emmylou Harris. He finally scored a country hit in 1981, writing Johnny Lee’s top ten cut “When You Fall In Love.” Earle’s early work as a performer tended towards the rockabilly sound, popular at the time. In 1986, his first proper album Guitar Town was a critical and commercial success. It sold over 300,000 copies and led some to herald him as a saviour of country music.
Earle long struggled with drug abuse. His addiction eventually caused a departure from performing and recording after he was dropped by MCA in 1991. Whilst in jail on drug and firearm charges, he kicked the habit and returned to music after his release in 1994.
Earle’s “second, post-jail, musical career” has been more stylistically diverse than his early material, dipping in acoustic, bluegrass, and roots rock sounds. I Feel Alright and Transcendental Blues met with good reviews and decent sales. 2002’s somewhat controversial Jerusalem was one of the first albums to directly address the September 11 attacks.
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Washington Square Serenade
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Guitar Town
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Copperhead Road
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Transcendental Blues
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Johnny Come Lately
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My Old Friend The Blues
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Lungs
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Tennessee Blues
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To Live Is To Fly
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Down Here Below
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Satellite Radio
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JoeMccann wrote:
Washington Square Serenade is such a good album. Come Home to Me being my favorite.
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jakejarrett wrote:
my name's john lee pettimore...
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xmo96 wrote:
Just came back from his concert, great performance! Thanks Steve, for the great memories and the good night out!
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TenaciousMike wrote:
The first time I heard about Steve, was when I saw Talladega Nights about 3 years ago.^^ I feel Alright and Hardcore Troubadour were on the soundtrack. Now I own each album. My favorites are I Feel Alright, Sidetracks and El Corazón. Just a great artist!
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xmo96 wrote:
If you like Steve Earle please join http://www.last.fm/group/Revolutionary+music
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eyegorVSighost wrote:
check out Eyegor, low-fi acoustic folk visions (inspired by mountain borderlands and Cormack Mccarthy). all songs available on free download, http://www.last.fm/music/eyegor hugs to you fellows.
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sunnychick wrote:
Totally agree with all of that, acedrums. Didn't get round to writing about him in my EOTR journal. Just the sort of music I never listened to, 'cos I thought I didn't like it.... That'll teach me!
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acedrums wrote:
Totally brilliant at End Of The Road. I had never listened to him but I was aware of his love for Townes and the new CD and figured if he likes TVZ, Ill probably like him. Indeed I did. He was witty, interesting, and often moving. Especially 'Goodbye' sung with all the truth and honesty of a man singing from his heart. A highlight of the festival.
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xmo96 wrote:
Townes is awesome, made me listen to more music of him and now I like it all!!
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Galacticplane wrote:
So Cool To see all of the love for Steve Earle, And the good words for Steve's newest LP, "Townes". A great tribute to his friend and mentor, Townes Van Zandt.
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xmo96 wrote:
Please check out http://www.last.fm/group/Revolutionary+music if you like Steve Earle!
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ren1818 wrote:
just saw him at Ottawa Bluesfest. Great, great show.
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scarboro wrote:
I ought to check out his newer albums sometime.
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theflynet wrote:
Townes very good album, Steve is within the history country!!!
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ktpbyes wrote:
Hello All! My name is Kristin and I work for the non profit community foundation, Liberty Hill. We have an incredible opportunity to raise funds for our work through a meet and greet with Steve Earle and I was hoping you may consider checking it out and sharing with others. Here is the following link for details: http://cgi.ebay.com/Meet-Steve-Earle-Backstage-on-his-Tour-in-US-or-Europe_W0QQitemZ200342312754QQcmdZViewItemQQptZTickets_Experiences?hash=item2ea5551732&_trksid=p4634.m352.l1262 We’re really excited about it and hope you can help us. One of our longtime supporters, M. Newman, had worked with Mr. Earle to confirm this donation.
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Sunabluma wrote:
Saw him twice at Batschkapp Frankfurt/Germany. I Love his music.Townes album is awesome.
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BandofAnnuals wrote:
beautiful
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pettyja1 wrote:
if anyone coudl do townes justice its steve. great cd.
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waitdog wrote:
the new album is going to be epic....Townes van Zandt was a genius, and I can't wait to hear Steve cover his songs.
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acrookedaxis84 wrote:
The 2 new tracks are amazing ...can't wait to hear the new album.
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