Steve Earle: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

Steve Earle has lived through the sort of horrors that have launched a million country songs: addiction, affliction, heartbreak, even prison. He wears them in his voice, but what's most appealing about him is the wide-eyed, unmistakable fearlessness with which he goes about his life these days. The singer, author, actor and activist showcases many of his talents at the NPR Music offices.

Set List:
"Waitin' On The Sky"
"Every Part Of Me"
"This City"

[stusafreedom]

Steve Earle is one of the last great American troubadours. Conscience and conviction. No compromise, no excuses. Thanks Steve.

[jasonpedley]

I almost ashamed it's taken me this long to understand Steve Earl's place in music history.

[sarahunderwood]

Mr. Earle is the perfect example of using what you are given and making something tremendous out of it. He goes to show that you can either let your struggles define you, or you can use them to shape you into something better. Good on ya Mr. Earle :)

[Showsmon]

Steve's mistakes are just as beautiful as his masterpieces. This man has taught me so much.

[randywatchingbush]

Wait till his son's passing has time to marinate in this master song writers heart .. He has already begun to write about Justin but I gotta a hunch there is more to come .. my condolences Steve and RIP Justin

[michaeljbeach]

Just saw this genius last Thursday. 30th anniversary of the Copperhead Road album. They played the entire album from beginning to end and then some exit zero and guitar town and more. Glad I was able to see him.

[brianwood]

I bought steve and dwights first records when they came out back in the 80s. It was important for me to hear new country music from 2 guys that actually knew what the hell it was, is and will always be in it's truest form: honest.

[sixhundredsixtyfive]

I've wanted to be a musician every since I can remember, but Mr. Earle made me want to be a songwriter; I love his music, his voice, and his glasses! haha

[fartman]

Steve Earle ... I walked in to you at lockn ... 2014 ... And it blew my my mind ... My kid was 4 hes 7 now ... No one knew who you you were but I did and Ive never been happier in my life

[craigbrockway]

One of the most memorable concerts of my entire lifetime was Steve during his Copperhead Road Tour in little old Victoria BC

[tiddyt]

Such a pleasure to see him perform "Every Part of Me". To watch one of the legends, the outlaws, just bear his soul....an absolute pleasure

[FrendleeCalvert]

Steve Earle, what an amazing and talented guy...a REAL musician!!
Jock-A-Mo....love that tune by James "Sugar Boy" Crawford or Sugar Boy and His Cane Cutters...RIP "Sugar Boy"  (10/12/1934-9/15/2012).

[ChrisB]

I love this guys playing style, how he gets that funky deep sounding hammer on, on that G chord is beyond me. I cant replicate it

[davidantonhuba]

Steve being alive, still here and vital will always feel like God blessed him and in turn all of us. Let us give thanks... he’s a treasure and God is merciful. Steve is proof.

[andrewprokopis]

this guy goes through more incredible and major changes than anyone I know, and comes out of them greater than before...

[Harpplayer]

New Orleans? Why do we live New Orleans? I have lived in New Orleans for 30 yrs. I fell in love with the culture, in love with the fact that every neighborhood has a personality. The people are good, the people are all on the most part proud to be from this Great city..This city wont wash away!

[exhalejackie]

he's right up there with one of the great american singer/songwriters. Thankfully he got off the slippery slop to inspire so many in so many ways

[aviansoul]

Steve's songs, more often than not, really resonate for me. Nothing boring about them, or him ... but then again, I love to listen and learn; share another human being's perspective and experience. Good storytellers usually have my attention, despite any possible character flaws.

[dgbokf]

Thank you Steve! Your music mean so much to me!❤😊

[gtrman]

I am that nerd, revisiting Earle's genius. I vote our nation's Poet Laureate.