One of the true masters of modern Americana songwriting. Up there with the likes of Dylan, Springsteen and his old friend Towns Van Zandt among others. He always has something important and interesting to say whether in song or conversation. His music seems to be becoming more urgent as he gets older. The real deal.
@mikedavis10843 жыл бұрын
Steve Earle stood out in the mid eighties in the middle of all that alternative music and played some incredible country sounds with amazing song writing .Saw him open for Dylan . Perfect
@therook417611 жыл бұрын
This man has scratched and clawed his way through the business and has seen the worst and best of life. He has more than earned himself a seat in that studio among other honors. He is the real deal.
@RefereeDahmer10 жыл бұрын
Steve is America in all of it's beautiful and brutal honesty.
@thyamelate11 жыл бұрын
Come on folks, get passed your ocd issues of needing to label and just enjoy. Steve Earle's music is what it is, and it doesn't need to be classified! When you hear that perfect chord and the lyric that just hits you... that's all that matters. To quote the legend Robert Marley "Hit me with music"
@bennyfromboner9 жыл бұрын
Steve Earle is Legend and a Gentleman to boot .... And a superb song writer ... I listen to Steve with awe .. he's a blessed man
@tesseral111 жыл бұрын
I was privileged to be backstage for one of his shows, and, unlike some performers, he is exactly as he seems to be. He is a master songwriter - not a throwaway line in sight - and an American treasure.
@28happenstance11 жыл бұрын
You just had a whole new world opened up to you my friend. He is hands down one of the top 10 songwriters of the past 30-40 years.
@Yakaduce8 жыл бұрын
Nobody I mean nobody does it better. Songwriter, and voice. Thanx steve earl!
@stephenpoulson61996 жыл бұрын
Fantastic Steve! Awesome
@cl88228 жыл бұрын
One of the best modern songwriters ever
@Falcrist11 жыл бұрын
During the '90s and '00s a lot of his stuff was Country with rock or rockabilly influences. He varies his style a lot more than most artists, but at the core of his music is country.
@miltonvoight33746 жыл бұрын
This guy is an American Icon. I can hear the soul of America when he plays....
@brittanymcanally68668 жыл бұрын
Steve Earle you are an amazing inspiration to so many! Absolutely love that you don't let society affect your beliefs and opinions! Thank you Steve!!
@judsonh194910 жыл бұрын
Love his music. Steve Earle is not only a great song writer and performer, he's one of the most approachable, gregarious, outgoing, and accommodating "stars" I've ever been around. Go to one of his concerts and stick around afterwards to find out what I mean.
@sameold50509 жыл бұрын
Judson Hair Damn straight...Steve Earle and The Dukes are superb live. I see them whenever they're in my area. Love 'em!
@TheSoulseeder10 жыл бұрын
Thank You Steve Earle. You do good works and you write and play great songs.
@omekafalconburn92029 жыл бұрын
Finally some one singing about real people, nice one Steve.
@princessofhesse11 жыл бұрын
you are right, nilradem....and every album a jewel, in my opinion. he's been my hero for years and years and years. never fails.
@aviansoul10 жыл бұрын
Excellent songwriting, as well as performances. A true and genuine artist. Always changes the shape and mood of my day. Thank you Mr Earle!
@frankmeier45997 жыл бұрын
Steve Earle jumped with his first snappy answer "It is my job" direct in my heart! He seems to be a great guy, and he seems to react to slimy people.
@23markd11 жыл бұрын
Steve Earle is as real and as honest a person gets. He's a living treasure that will become a legend some day!
@averyantitory462610 жыл бұрын
Wonderful...sincere...people will always want such stuff.
@bradleypark110 жыл бұрын
meeting him was truly an honour and something I will never forget,a really great guy and a very talented man
@bradleypark110 жыл бұрын
if you haven't seen him live,you really should
@14wAYNE7 жыл бұрын
Steve Earle is truly one of the greats. Thanks for posting.
@kevinsbestsubscribe75998 жыл бұрын
Where the hell can I find more shows by Steve Earle like this with the same length? Radio Shows? He's my idol because he understands us!~ "The Mountain" was my whole life! Where can I find more Steve or who knows how many Wal Marts I'll have to blow up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Send Wrod, Kexp. I hope that you do.
@jessicathomas311910 жыл бұрын
We all have to grow up in some point of time, he has. He see's things differently now. It takes something big for a person to finally wake up and see what's going on.
@bluestarlighting2911 жыл бұрын
So proud of Steve Earle. He sing on his own better then the band. I really enjoy all four songs. So glad more records I like them better CDs. And last part song very nice for his son. God bless him he will get better soon. I wish Steve Earle and the band good luck this record and songs. His music A plus. Great video.
@princessofhesse11 жыл бұрын
baby, you need to go back through KZbin and find all of Steve's wonderful music, I've been a fan since the mid 80s when they called him country, then rock country and roots, American, whatever you call it, it's perfect.
@alifix210 жыл бұрын
xcuse me for my last comment, All the words are good. I knew just one of his songs cause i travelled trough galway (ireland) at some point and met a girl there (obvious) but tonight this guy blows my mind. absolutely mindblowing songwriter
@VeritasAlienari10 жыл бұрын
Your son will remember you, Steve. That's for damn sure. And we all will as well. Your stories and struggles won't be forgotten, friend. Carry on rocking the socks off of audiences here, and when your only audience is that of the heavens, may their socks rain on back down here again. Excellent work.
@antya777 жыл бұрын
saw him in Berlin some years ago, he is AMAZING, great performer, just by himself with a few guitars, I was blown away and could´t take my eyes and ears off him...keep on doing what you are doing, Steve!
@rodbinns637 жыл бұрын
Was so awesome listen to this guy in Australia, was so excited so see him play. Some of my young days as a working class guy he has something for everyone ... who has ever lived in a small town and and the big guys in town probably wants to get back to
@Ceko11 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Not having heard a lot from this master in a long time but it's amazing to hear from him again.
@Falcrist11 жыл бұрын
I've never seen or heard of this man before seeing this video. I immediately like him. There are artists who probably shouldn't talk about their ideals or politics. There are too many who seem shallow and vapid whenever they open their mouths to speak. Steve isn't one of those artists. This guy seems genuine, well spoken, kind, and intelligent. I don't really agree with everything he said, nor is his music my favorite style, but I'll definitely be back for more.
@alifix210 жыл бұрын
brilliant words on the low highway. just amazing
@Jacobwhitman7710 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Very inspirational! Nothing short of a genius! Longtime loyal listener.
@cernycaj11 жыл бұрын
Great feeling of music... very nice.
@stargazer66755 жыл бұрын
Saw Steve in Glasgow a few years back, great artist. One of the best.
@jenniferfrederick88311 жыл бұрын
I saw him at Auditorium Shores during last year's SXSW. He was perfect, as usual. I've been listening to this guy since I was really little.
@batpappy11 жыл бұрын
dodger916 what makes one a "groundbreaker" is treading where no one else dares. Steve has done that for years. Like flipping off Nashville when he had a sure deal but had to take his attitude out of it. He said Fuck You to guaranteed money. In this country that is ground breaking
@mu5icaddict210 жыл бұрын
His attitude towards Nashville was unusual. Maybe admirable (depending on which way you look at it) His music is not groundbreaking. Thats just the wrong word for it.
@batpappy10 жыл бұрын
I didn't say his music was, but he is
@sherp2u110 жыл бұрын
Steves' the deal man...! wrote a song bout my town encapsulated my youth/adolescents to a tee...Galway Girl...
@thyamelate11 жыл бұрын
Steve's music hooks you and pulls you in... I recommend checking out his older stuff. (If you havnt already) A few suggestions- Ft. Worth Blues, My old friend the Blues, Copperhead Road, and the entire album entitled Townes! Enjoy my friend!
@AlBundy31911 жыл бұрын
Great! Specially the song invisible. Respect Steve, keep up the great work, we love you!
@chrispeters24811 жыл бұрын
Loved Steve at Hardly Strictly last year, can't wait for October!
@NathanMcCrackan10 жыл бұрын
AWESOME songwriter and singer. Thanks for sharing
@barbaracrawley40289 жыл бұрын
Love you Steve.Will always be a devoted fan,
@davidgouin84208 жыл бұрын
KEXP Great interview enjoyed the conversation and the music. Thanks
@ProvocativeChange11 жыл бұрын
Just back from seeing the Dublin show, just sublime music
@andrewwhite27559 жыл бұрын
23:20 "We choose what we see sometimes." - Wise words from a kindly wise, careful, beautiful soul.
@thegreatpan139 жыл бұрын
+Julian Warmington kind ? wise? beautiful ? a communist punk who supports a system that has murdered millions, and would put a bullet in his shit for brains skull if he ever had the fortune to live under such nonsense
@MistyRain70019 жыл бұрын
+Zandor Crowley ...so why did you bother to watch! Troll
@milkminotaur9 жыл бұрын
+Zandor Crowley you bell-end.
@jblala21908 жыл бұрын
+Zandor Crowley I'm sorry for whatever happened to you in life that made you feel so negative toward someone who is so inspired.
@mikaylaholland55367 жыл бұрын
I often find myself struggling to explain to people what makes folk and country that I like different from Top 40 country. I come back again and again to a sense of "authenticity" but of course that's a construct (and presumptuous as shit for me to judge, since I'm a city girl, although certainly a born and bred Southerner. Ultimately I think the rural vs. urban distinction matters more than South vs. North). But whatever I end up saying, I believe Steve Earle when he sings. I don't know why, but I feel his words, and I believe them.
@bobfells6 жыл бұрын
I think the authenticity is the lack of other "stuff." Just a person and their guitar, thoughts and feelings, and it doesn't get more real or authentic than that. It's music for real people by real people. This music forces you to think about the hard things, the corrupt things, and the sad things. Top 40 country is usually about stuff that doesn't matter, drinking, parties, friends, and an occasional surface relationship. It's stuff people want to hear more than about burning down a local big box store. I love Townes, Blaze, Steve, Guy, etc... They're the real deal and make life what it is.
@keithburkhart7710 жыл бұрын
He can still sing. Pretty cool.
@TheZacek11 жыл бұрын
First time I heard him - I was watching tv and there was his concert Live At Monteeaux. I strongly recommend it to you :-) :-)
@okrajoe9 жыл бұрын
Great performance.
@950Charlie10 жыл бұрын
Thanks KEXP, GOOD STUFF ! ... 12:19 ... Coffee breaks over, everyone back on your heads. Love that punch line, it's from an ol' joke I can't even remember when/where I first heard it but I've used it most of my adult life and I've got a nickel on Steve.
@allananderson19064 жыл бұрын
Condolences to your family from Australia. RIP. Justin Townes Earle ,Age 38!
@tomglidden793810 жыл бұрын
It's all just pure honesty...straight forward. Put on a country station...what do you get, hip hop beats. think about it. He has always kicked ass.Maybe not someone elses way, but always the Steve Earle way.
@JoshuaNagine10 жыл бұрын
Cole Younger - I get a different message from that. He is a wealthy and critically acclaimed musician, but he also works for a living. Entertaining people is work for many with a blue collar ethic. You aren't honing your craft or sharing your art, you work for the people who pay you and they have an expectation that you 'perform'. That's why he says 'It's my job and I'm glad I've got one.' He's also recognizing the working class who don't have two nickels to rub together and where he came from.
@patrickdurnion45484 жыл бұрын
He said he makes music for 'nerds' why so, what does this mean.
@nilradem11 жыл бұрын
You make it sound like he has not made an album in a long time, but he has had a new album every two years. more or less. for the last 20 years.
@user-ok8nq7sk8s Жыл бұрын
I fell in love with him from his first song ever
@Falcrist11 жыл бұрын
I really don't like country, so I don't listen to his older stuff much, but I've gone through his music over the last month or so.
@terrenceholmes24509 жыл бұрын
thank god for storytellers like Steve Earle. In case you ever read this Mr. Earle I not only agree that Mr. Van Zandt was better than Mr. Dylan, but I feel he tought you well and you sir are also better.
@spencermccullum17 жыл бұрын
Isnt every creative performer of value? Apples , Oranges, Pears....surely each individual has something of value to offer...IMO..
@sealevelbear5 жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha, funny joke!
@jamesbenedict72064 жыл бұрын
You got to live it to sing it!
@nippegmt9 жыл бұрын
Happy 60th Steve
@Labahula10 жыл бұрын
Remember me. Wow gotta tear-up on that one.
@freetickeys9 жыл бұрын
Before our local Walmart came to Alexandria, Kentucky, there were plenty of small businesses up and down Alexandria Pike (US 27). At first, they dropped prices to the point the local businesses just couldn't compete. Most had to close up, sometimes, businesses which had been in their families for decades. Now, they're gone and Walmart has raised their prices. I can see why somebody could think about burning one of those big boxes down....just 10 gallons of gas, a propane tank and the ignitor from a gas grill......
@roxynyte19 жыл бұрын
Im just curious what does this have to do with steve earle. Just wondering.
@freetickeys9 жыл бұрын
Taunya Vanstraten Please re watch the video starting at 8:20. "Burnin' It Down" is a character study of an antagonist who feels the pain of having his hometown reduced to sweet memories due to Walmart and their incessant expansion. My comment was concerning that song.
@roxynyte19 жыл бұрын
I get it now i didnt catch that part so i rewatched it thank you for explaining it. I get it now. And you made a very good point.
@ashajohari56189 жыл бұрын
Ok
@gussette79419 жыл бұрын
freetickeys Burnin' it Down is just a great song - Here in the UK we have Tesco fighting it out toe to toe with Asda (WalMart) with their big out of town stores and it has devastated our High Streets.Burn the whole lot down.
@user-ok8nq7sk8s Жыл бұрын
I just Love him ❤
@313dylan11 жыл бұрын
That was on my birthday ;) ive loved you since i was a little kid steve e xoxoxoxox
@linfloyd63918 жыл бұрын
This is either eloquent simple truth (if you agree) or infuriating damnable lies (if you don't) but either way, doesn't he move you? As a musician, I admire how much Steve squeezes out of 6 or 7 chords (all songs combined).
@TurkGallant11 жыл бұрын
the audio was really bad in the original and i'm guessing they fixed it. Thanks, KEXP!
@lubetester10 жыл бұрын
I just realized he sung the season 5 Wire intro, as well as playing bubbles sponsor.
@robertlynn509110 жыл бұрын
A true highwayman !
@apolloguide9 жыл бұрын
Warren Hellman was the owner of the first winning horse I ever bet on at Pimlico----Stearic
@MC3DPCS10 жыл бұрын
If you think he talks too much, use the amazing tech that is youtube and... fast forward. Earle's a classic folkie in that way - telling the story before singing the story.
@ggforeigner10 жыл бұрын
nicely said ;}
@jokerzwild1064 жыл бұрын
I love hearing his stories, it's who he is.
@nilradem11 жыл бұрын
He's not saying he is a ground-breaker - he is saying that the current recession has been as almost as devastating the great depression. So all of us, not just Steve, are seeing something that we have not seen in a long time. I am not sure I totally buy it, but it is not about promoting himself.
@jakenewcomb88975 жыл бұрын
hes playing a free acoustic show today in a record shop cant wait
@bscts8 жыл бұрын
hero.
@nilradem11 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't count the various collections and re-releases, and was really talking about the post jail output, since that is when a lot of casual fans lost track of him. More exactly, he has 14 studio albums since 1986, plus a couple live albums and an early EP which was later released. The rest are collections. Still, a significant output. Also, he could have been making records during those lost years, as he was only locked up two months. His mental state, not his environment, was at issue.
@shosho634499 жыл бұрын
look forward to seeing you nexst month steve at the delaware
@PinscherClub6 жыл бұрын
Llenando vacios..incomparable voz (Y)
@42bexley7 жыл бұрын
Steve is my No. 1 singer - or half No.1 with Chris Knight.
@stuartgray94410 жыл бұрын
His social observations are right on.....!
@sneakywan7 жыл бұрын
AWESOME
@ninesticks11 жыл бұрын
g-damn best song writer in my life time...
@coalasnaosaolegais11 жыл бұрын
oh gosh, that voice... *w*
@hanneloreantes8177 жыл бұрын
He is a great musician.......Hannelore Antes from Germany .....being now in the Alpes in Unterammergau....
@sherp2u110 жыл бұрын
WOW....! Tim Robbins and Steve living in the same neighborhood....! thought Steve was country to the core, but its' ok New York is a stretch for me , but cool regardless, Steve is amazing..........!
@miltonvoight33746 жыл бұрын
Hey pretty baby don't you know it ain't my fault I love to hear the steel belts hummin' on the asphalt Wake up in the middle of the night in a truck stop Stumble in the restaurant wonderin' why I don't stop Well I gotta keep rockin' while I still can I gotta 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 I make my stand
@prashanthariharan63106 жыл бұрын
"I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive" brought me here.
@sardusrebel10 жыл бұрын
Steve great performer and rebel
@waynesawyer82547 жыл бұрын
awesome
@jetcutter101311 жыл бұрын
Sheer Genius!
@nilradem11 жыл бұрын
He has never recorded it in the studio, but it is on the soundtrack for the Heartworn Highways documentary. They put out a CD. Not sure if it is still available.
@brentrodgershardtotell73737 жыл бұрын
there is a biography of Earle called "Hardcore Troubadour "... pretty good read.
@TheOpinionatedGuitarist10 жыл бұрын
It's an easy explanation Steve. A recession is when your neighbor loses his job, but a depression is when you lose yours too...
@jdavis4179 жыл бұрын
So, "The Low Highway" is a Woody Guthrie, dust-bowl song? Apparently not! We've "been there, done that" haven't we? Well, we went there again... Oh... I'm writing as the interview goes on and Steve is commenting on this very subject... Thanks, Steve!
@arthursoctomah91756 жыл бұрын
'..thinking bout burnin it down, boys..' Booom!
@adamartcollier10 жыл бұрын
What thexxxxxx!!
@TheOpinionatedGuitarist10 жыл бұрын
Hey guys it's a radio interview. They are asking him questions and he's answering them. How exactly would he better suit your desires and do an interview by not talking? Geez...
@roxynyte19 жыл бұрын
I agree and the people telling him to shut up and play his songs they must not have read the memo that this is an interview not a concert.
@roxynyte19 жыл бұрын
I agree and the people telling him to shut up and play his songs they must not have read the memo that this is an interview not a concert.
@sdesign911 жыл бұрын
Where can I find "Elijah's Church" recorded?
@redheadedstranger27429 жыл бұрын
The Opening of Burnin It Down sounds a lot to me like Love Is On a Roll by Don Williams.
@lennypoppins8 жыл бұрын
Steve Earl and Charlie Parr need a collaboration...could you imagine????