Back in the way-back machine again for some of the best songs Steve (or anyone for that matter) ever wrote. I’ve included the video and epk for “Tennessee Blues” from Earl’s new back to basics record Washington Square Serenade.
“Tennessee Blues” from the new record (Washington Square Serenade) – a comeback of sorts (EPK for Washington Square Serenade)
“Fort Worth Blues”
“Hometown Blues”
“Mercenary Song”
“John Walker’s Blues”
Thanks for the look back. I love that “Ft Worth Blues” performance with Nanci Griffith brought to tears next to him. And the “Mercenary Song”, that’s from ‘Heartworn Highways’, right? I just added it to my Netflix queue. I recognize Rodney Crowell. Do you know who the others are?
Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark were also in “Heartworn Highways”. Highly recommend that doc.
Thanks for the Earle clips. His music got a little too pedantic for me after El Corazon. I might agree with 70% of his politics, but I don’t necessarily want to hear about it in every song. I will seek out this new cd. Sounds like he is back to being a songwriter first, an activist second.
good stuff!
i’m not sure if it was ripe when it first came out, but i think john walker has increased in potency over the years. somehow i find it more affecting now than i did during the initial media flap.
i guess political songs are like that – they are either too timely or completely timeless. it’s a trick.