Steve Earle - 'Guitar Town' [Live from Austin, TX]

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[anders-ibem]

Little did they know. They created the best country music song of all time

[shawnuel]

This was the most fertile time for country music, IMO. Steve, Dwight Yoakum, Lyle Lovett, Nanci Griffith, Rosanne Cash, Kathy Mattea, Foster and Lloyd, Marty Stuart, David Lynn Jones, along with the country punk movement in L.A. with Lone Justice, Rank & File, Long Ryders, True Believers and, closer to home, Jason and the (Nashville) Scorchers. This was the type of country music I cut my teeth on.

[fuzzybutkus]

Best non-truck driving/ Truck driving song ever. Nothing like 2-3 in the morning. Getting 5-6 trucks that knew what they doing out in the hammer lane. Didn’t care about speeding tickets. Just turned them in with your paperwork.and the boss paid. Never see any brake lights but when the Jakes came on you slowed down. Had 3 different state drivers license.Retired now but damn you miss it.

[ChowDownDetroit]

I rarely listen to country music but this song by Steve Earle might be one of my favorite songs of all time!

[richpaul]

One of the all time great song writers, hand down! I drove OTR/48 for about 5 or 6 years but I didn't know this song until it hit the juke boxes all over the place sometime around 1985.

I started driving in late '85 after I paid and took a two week advanced Truck driving course in Houston, TX. I graduated 'summa cum laude', (LOL, just kidding, but I did hold the highest grades in the class and passed all the tests on the first try and with no less than a 98score).

In fact, now that I think of it, I drove from late '85 to mid-'91. One of the best jobs I ever had, (once I tied in with the right company). But it was one of the most turbulent times in my life as well.

I wound up buying the Steve Earl double LP that had this song and later, I bought the double CD version. Jimmy LaFave was another one of the great writers/singers, as was Lyle Lovett, and all from in this era. Check them out when you get a chance.
FWIW,
Rich

[harperlea]

Well, I gotta keep rockin while I still can, got a two-pack habit and a motel tan, when my boots hit the boards I'm a brand new man with my back to the riser and make my stand. It doesn't get better than that! Songwriting at its finest and making me miss the road real bad. Tired of being cooped up.

[patrickcrabtree]

I remember when he was a sophomore at my high school performing in plays. Always walking around with a guitar on his back. We had two Steve Earles, this one hit video history.

[jenniferbeetz]

holy crap! mind blowing. still, then, now, and forever

[HBSuccess]

The Dukes were an ass-kicking live band and the perfect way to deliver Steve Earle's masterpieces.

[paulelliott]

Goddamn this is a great performance
Young and full of confidence, great stuff from the 80's

[danielholman]

I really like this song. It was “Guitar Town” that hooked me on Steve Earle years ago. You’re the Man Steve.
Sorry about your son, Towns.

[gzgtdyj]

Mr. Steve Earle this song was my mom's favorite song I miss my mom she died 6-21-07 R.I.P. Diane Marie Jacobson.

[Roy-vrdf]

We always listen to this to “prime” up! Love this a CLASSIC!!

[idylldon]

Wore this album out. Got me through a lot of difficult times in my life.

[PC-imop]

Saw Steve Earle 3 times and was never disappointed, and I'm not a country fan, but his music rocks!

[stephenkater]

I rarely give thumbs up but man... Steve earl was the man!!

[Crz]

"hey pretty baby don't you know it ain't my fault. love to hear the steel belts humming on the asphalt" might be the best bridge in a country song ever

[theharringtons]

This is my favourite song, ever...Play it everyday going to work in the car...just love the guitar, the beat and of course Steve Earle's singing....

[deborahscheerbaum]

Steve Earle -- listened to his songs over and over. Still one of my favorites. ❤ i hope i get to see him in person someday. He does look a little different these days! ❤

[lhart]

I just picked this concert up on DVD. And I just picked up this CD as well. I'm always looking for great music.😊