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

[@anders-ib6em]

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.

[@JamesJohnson-se9ih]

called the great credibility scare...................couldn't agree with you more

[@Juanpasaenz]

It’d ve awesome if you could prepare a playlist for us newbie foreigners

[@harperlea9288]

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.

[@richpaul8132]

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

[@ChowDownDetroit]

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

[@PC-im3op]

Me too

[@grunthostheflatulent9649]

Same here..

[@martinjubb9470]

Nothing but total honesty, storytelling, that's what country music is... or used to be about.

[@skonther0ck]

It’s not country music friends. It’s American music.

[@arthynes3475]

Might Be?....I'm ready to put into favorite of all time!

[@fuzzybutkus8970]

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.

[@JimohAbdulgafar-op6ms]

Hi

[@patrickcrabtree643]

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.

[@darlincommitme]

You may be remembering the details incorrectly, because everything I have read says he quit after the ninth grade. He does talk about how he was influenced by his drama teacher, though.

[@matthewburris769]

thanks for the anecdote!

[@kellymartin7474]

Yeah..yall were there.

[@TerryHardy-v3g]

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.

[@10ksubscriberchallengewith81]

respect and prayers....

[@walkingolga6235]

respect sir my mom loved this song as well used to always play it on every road trip

[@idylldon]

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

[@Juanpasaenz]

I got me a fearless heart

[@jenniferbeetz7335]

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

[@paulelliott3220]

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

[@WriterMikeMonson]

I remember back then hearing Guitar Town album for the first time it was so great and I never stopped paying attention to him.

[@paulelliott3220]

MikeMonson likewise, this I have all his stuff Copperhead Road was my moment, then got his first two albums and this classic Revisit these a lot

[@richardw9057]

paul elliott My God don’t need a dam son, He walks on water. Come up with another way to express your self🤓🤓

[@HBSuccess]

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

[@darlincommitme]

He still has a kick-ass band. Go see them if you haven't once they start touring again

[@doublet630]

@@darlincommitme Just bought my tickets. Never seen him, couldn't pass on this chance though.

[@darlincommitme]

@@doublet630 Enjoy the show!

[@deborahscheerbaum9955]

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! ❤

[@higgsbosongirl]

Incredible song writer. Yes, like lots of us, he used to be cute and has been through some changes. The beard, the loss of hair and the weight -- I guess addictions didn't help.

[@danielholman7225]

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.

[@PC-im3op]

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

[@matthewburris769]

steves not just country...certainly not strictly country

[@Crz3552]

"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

[@spiderman0863]

I agree

[@andyinoregon]

@@spiderman0863 Crazy thing is that every lyric in this song is that good!

[@SilentKnight43]

Saw Steve Earle at the Diamond Club in Toronna on the Exit 0 tour. Great show.

[@stephenkater9621]

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

[@shellybastion9974]

This song woke me up most mornings driving, high school year. ..Perfect prep for those "people."

[@theharringtons2010]

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....

[@TORREX-A.D.]

I remember when I was about 15 from a Christian family I wasn't allowed to listen to music and I would sneak the country radio and I would hear the song I think it was like 86

[@carolmartin1298]

My favorite song too!! Makes me so happy every time I listen to it...which is every day

[@jrusso9722]

Fabulous guitars, the "downbeat" on Steve's guitar is to die for.

[@elisabethlewis6084]

Wtf, who's Hilary, there's no Hilary here, if ur going to make a comment mayb u ought to read the comments prior to commenting ur self.

[@MizzBecky82]

My favorite too 🎉

[@charlesbarber6137]

Saw him latest in July 2021 in DC (The Birchmere), he was awesome, and his band too. two hours+ straight up, all the hits (including this one) and lots of his amazing recent stuff. Listen to "It's About Blood" for instance. Finished with a 10 minute freakout on Hendrix's "Hey Joe" as an encore, something else.

[@omitimo77]

Guitar Town was the first cassette tape I purchased..w/ my 8 year old allowance money. I was blown away when I heard this track on CMT. Still one of my fav tunes (and albums) after all these years. Pro-Tip: shout out to those who've influenced you along the way. Didja hear Steve's tip o' the hat to Hank? Not just The Lost Highway bit. That's part of how we reach Creator Mode. ~Bless Y'all

[@almaginnes7385]

Just saw him a month ago. He's still bringing it. And it was great to see him doing the songs from the Guy Clark tribute.

[@ohwhatelse]

he sure isn't a one hit wonder, huh? this one, though, may even be his best of all time. it's one you can't play just once. i've been stuck on it for at least 6 plays! very catchy tune & the words are so all packed with flavor you wonder where he got em & how he fit them all together in a SONG! i'm kinda out of touch with his music now, sorry to say, so i didn't realize he was still goin down the road. great musician, great performer.

[@JimohAbdulgafar-op6ms]

@@almaginnes7385 hi

[@canadablake]

He’s the last of the hard-core troubadours.

[@Roy-vr6df]

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

[@lhart99]

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

[@dannyschradet6410]

Steve is on my bucket list to see live.

[@gregtaylor8327]

Great lyrics! What a good song.

[@walrus10509]

This man is the real deal.

[@TerryHardy-v3g]

This was my mom favorite Steve Earle Song R.I.P. Diane Marie Jacobson 6-21-07

[@JimohAbdulgafar-op6ms]

Good mom rip

[@willardmitchell1358]

1 of my favorite s,I started listening to Steve Earle n the early 90s.he is definitely a musical genius.....

[@ericn1450]

Best country artist of the 80s. Still damn good in the 2000s too.

[@peelriver9491]

2020s also wooooooooooooo

[@PC-im3op]

Love the music in this song. Great musicians, The Dukes

[@hunggrapes5532]

One of Stevie,s best tune, rockabilly !

[@rainkinggw]

This is one of the best ACL appearances ever.

[@MichaelSmith-xk5dg]

Best songwriter of a generation.

[@MichaelSmith-xk5dg]

Yep.

[@JimohAbdulgafar-op6ms]

Hi how are you

[@veronicapatrick1011]

Steve is so handsome in this video omg. Love this song

[@MichaelMcDaniel-hi7mo]

Seen Stevie a couple times. Great upload. One of my favs. Not politically

[@judyknighten8494]

One of my favorite lyrics

[@robertbentzel6881]

When this song came out I played it for about 10 people including my brother we both love music and my wife my future wife and her family who are all about music and they all just didn’t get it but all these years later they know what I knew then

[@shawnclare-nb1up]

What a band!!

[@mdogg1604]

A bright spot from the Dark Ages of the 80's.

[@rosemurphy8296]

Thanks Steve brings back good memories

[@PC-im3op]

Born in the same year too 1955 👍👍

[@jamesperry5484]

Hell of a performance

[@metalmanchrisx]

What a legend! Massive song! 🔥💯🤠

[@marksoi469]

The red dirt or Texas country scene that has taken flight over last 20 years .. the origins are often argued . I’m a firm believer that Steve was Texas Country catalyst . All the Ragweeds and Randy Rogers , Earle was doing it in 1982. Charlie Robison said Texas Country was guys who listened to the Stones on Friday night , and George Jones in Saturday night .. that would make Steve Sunday I guess .

[@michellediaco3092]

love it. his expressions and energy. Love how he can sing that with no need for breathing at times Seeing recent performances he cannot do that. I will stick to him when he was younger

[@hunggrapes5532]

Right, Stevie was full of energy back in the day, as he got older, drugs about ruined him, now he just looks tired !

[@Say_No-2_Animal-Abuse_]

He was a good looking guy!

[@bonnieabbzug]

I love me some Steve Earle!

[@MargauxKim_13]

Great lyrics! Rock n Roll.

[@rickboudreau1526]

We Wish we were all there!

[@kevinoxley2]

No one can do this Better today.than this. Man

[@peaceprayers]

Holy smokes !!!

[@francispoivre8903]

powerful solo guitar - it's called shredding

[@kurtfoulke5130]

I have never seen Steve look the same twice but I have never seen him when he didn't look cool ! He's the last of the hardcore troubadours

[@winkstar9265]

Great music

[@bobwoodtke7449]

Just an incredible...

[@JumpinJAKEFlash]

“Got a 2 pack habit and a motel tan”

[@pj4246]

That's one of my favorite lines in a song ever

[@sjeverett75]

This and "I shot a man in Reno just to watch him die" are the best lines in country

[@robertbentzel6881]

Pasty white and coughing

[@joannehack7588]

And a cheap guitar

[@wildestcowboy2668]

2 lortab habit

[@davidmaholchic6146]

Dang great

[@bartschwartz9233]

My two favorites this and copperhead road. Has that heard rocking southen sound. Easy song to sing too.

[@mr.president9100]

I live this song.

[@nicksmith1480]

Just the best

[@ericperkins4221]

Just straight Mike...no filter

[@Kara-pm9uj]

I don't even like country and I can't stop listening to this song. Why?!?

[@Shelly-zs8vy]

Sweet 😂❤ !

[@judyknighten5167]

Always THE Best

[@steveearle4859]

Hi Judy Knighten🌹🌹 Sorry I have to reply this late😊. I am so fortunate to have you as one of my Fan..I am currently carrying out a social media experiment, and would love to know how I have impacted my fans with what I do.. Steve Earle loves you. 😘 You can always reach me through my personal email. [e-mail]

[@Mollycherie]

This is Pop me trajo acá. 2021

[@triciac5500]

hi steve & yall :}

[@Lana-y1k3g]

This song started my Steve Craze the beginning it was.

[@UCqkdtMiE5ZquD_lF9prae4Q]

হে সুন্দর baby তুমি আমাকে শক্ত করে ধরে রাখবে না..... Lyrics: Hey pretty baby are you ready for me It's your good rockin' daddy down from Tennessee I'm just out of Austin bound for San Antone With the radio blastin' and the bird dog on There's a speed trap up ahead in Selma Town But no local yokel gonna shut me down 'Cause me and my boys got this rig unwound And we've come a thousand miles from a Guitar Town Nothin' ever happened 'round my hometown And I ain't the kind to just hang around But I heard someone callin' my name one day And I followed that voice down the lost highway Everybody told me you can't get far On thirty-seven dollars and a jap guitar Now I'm smokin' into Texas with the hammer down And a-rockin' little combo from the Guitar Town 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 Gotta keep rockin' why I still can I gotta two pack habit and a motel tan But when my boots hit the boards I'm a brand new man With my back to the riser, I make my stand And hey pretty baby won't you hold me tight We're loadin' up and rollin' out of here tonight One of these days I'm gonna settle down And take you back with me to the Guitar Town আরে সুন্দর baby, তুমি কি আমার জন্য প্রস্তুত? এটা টেনেসি থেকে আপনার ভাল রকিন বাবা আমি অস্টিনের বাইরে সান অ্যান্টোনের জন্য আবদ্ধ রেডিও ব্লাস্টিন এবং পাখি কুকুরের সাথে সেলমা টাউনের সামনে একটি গতির ফাঁদ রয়েছে কিন্তু কোন স্থানীয় জোকেল আমাকে বন্ধ করবে না 'কারণ আমি এবং আমার ছেলেরা এই রিগটি মুক্ত করে দিয়েছি এবং আমরা একটি গিটার টাউন থেকে হাজার মাইল এসেছি আমার শহরের আশেপাশে কখনো কিছুই ঘটেনি এবং আমি শুধু চারপাশে ঝুলন্ত ধরনের নই কিন্তু একদিন শুনলাম কেউ আমার নাম ধরে ডাকছে এবং আমি সেই কণ্ঠস্বরকে অনুসরণ করলাম হারিয়ে যাওয়া রাজপথে সবাই আমাকে বলেছিল তুমি বেশিদূর যেতে পারবে না সাঁইত্রিশ ডলার এবং একটি জ্যাপ গিটারে এখন আমি হাতুড়ি দিয়ে টেক্সাসে ধূমপান করছি এবং গিটার টাউন থেকে একটি-রকিন' ছোট্ট কম্বো আরে সুন্দর baby তুমি জানো না এটা আমার দোষ নয় আমি ডামারে স্টিলের বেল্টের হুমমিন শুনতে ভালোবাসি মাঝরাতে ট্রাক স্টপে জেগে রেস্তোরাঁয় হোঁচট খেয়ে ভাবছি কেন আমি থামছি না রকিং রাখতে হবে কেন আমি এখনও পারি আমার দুটি প্যাক অভ্যাস এবং একটি মোটেল ট্যান আছে কিন্তু যখন আমার বুট বোর্ডে আঘাত করে তখন আমি একেবারে নতুন মানুষ রাইজারে আমার পিঠ দিয়ে, আমি আমার অবস্থান তৈরি করি আর হে সুন্দর baby তুমি আমাকে শক্ত করে ধরে রাখবে না আমরা আজ রাতে এখান থেকে লোড করছি এবং রোলিং করছি এই একদিন আমি বসতি স্থাপন করছি এবং তোমাকে আমার সাথে গিটার টাউনে নিয়ে যাব

[@MikeJohnson-wc2rn]

* Added to the personal lexicon: Bird Dog. Thanks again Steve Earl.

[@SuperNancy1976]

❤❤❤❤❤ ilove you!

[@paulprovenzano1093]

Back when musicians played instruments...... *sigh*

[@PC-im3op]

Yes, what a novel idea when musicians actually had talent.

[@sjeverett75]

Well, they were musicians, now we have "performers"

[@PC-im3op]

True. Luckily we have KZbin to watch real musicians lol

[@ih8music]

They still do. You’re just looking in the wrong places.

[@michellesutton8858]

The best

[@jeffwhitmire6728]

Cool drop-d tuners on that Tele. Not sure I've seen that on both e strings before.

[@davidcarter2720]

Thank-you ... was just going to ask what those were. I may have to get me some ... cheaper than another guitar (and way less of a pain tuning/retuning every time I play in drop d).

[@dale116dot7]

@@davidcarter2720 Those are Bill Keith “Scruggs” banjo tuners, I think you get them from the Beacon Banjo Company. Marty Stuart also has them on the telecaster from Clarence White.

[@kevinhope8279]

And the Dukes !!!

[@jorgemanuel7695]

👍🏻🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@lrena8937]

😍

[@seanmeehan-js5kh]

In his pomp!:Makes me want to drink 🌽 corn liquor. 👍😊

[@bigbacon12345]

Actual punk rock

[@shawndavidclare294]

Whoo hoo!

[@andyinoregon]

Lead guitarist Mike McAdam doing his best Duane Eddy on this Steve Earle classic.

[@chyrlannbrown5280]

✨❤️✨💫💫💫

[@CHET1]

From San Antone! Remember the Alamo!

[@michaelwalter3399]

Keep an eye on the border, don't let the Alamo happen again.

[@SteveLocke-ez6cg]

Drunk as hell still sounds awesome.

[@마공우는붙여넣기귀신]

Tom Hanks on acoustic guitar.

[@louieperez1383]

@@hunggrapes5532 Bucky Baxter

[@jenniferbeetz7335]

y'all gotta check out some more recent Mike Mcadam- this is the performance that made me remember what an amazing guitarist he was and still is, no shit, yup...

[@jenniferbeetz7335]

for example (not to beat a dead horse) but you just gotta check out "My Little Queenie" and (slightly older) his version of The Lion Sleeps Tonight- it's revelatory... jus' sayin'

[@jenniferbeetz7335]

@Steve Earle well, geez dear, no problem! thank you for getting me through some pretty suck ass times (am I allowed to say that?)- back then, currently, and likely always

[@jenniferbeetz7335]

@Steve Earle well, given that I'm a total moron- or at least a total luddite- sussing out your email address should be quite a challenge (oh boy! I've got a project to work on!)... 'really enjoying your newer albums and hope to be in NYC on Dec 19th. You have a wonderful day too!

[@lawrencecarberry1399]

keep on trucking

[@michaelwalter3399]

Was this Austin City Limits? I'm a regular watcher of that program, and I seem to recall seeing that backdrop.

[@CJYork]

Yes...

[@matthewcaldwell267]

STEVE IS THE DADDY !!!!

[@derlehrercoach]

fan of his first hours....

[@whatever_it_takes6691]

What's the name of the tall skinny guy with the brown acoustic guitar to the left of Steve?

[@eliwebster509]

Who's the guy with the telecaster? I've been googling and can't figure out cuz on the personnel listing for the album it's got two different guys playing guitar.

[@TheTwoThumbs]

His voice is spot on. Especially for being so high and drunk.

[@matthewburris769]

i think this was the begining of his sobriety

[@nilradem]

@@matthewburris769 LOL, no. This was when things began to get worse because he was making more money. He did not get sober until 1994.

[@5after4am]

@@matthewburris769 If you watch the entire DVD they come back of for the encore full speed ahead and Steve can't stop wiping his nose. Fortunate for everybody he survived all the abuse.

[@margaretgraves5109]

Fucking love you x

[@Terrribletom]

Is that a double drop D banjo rig on the tele?

[@whatisunsweettea786]

You can see the speed ball In his eyes lol

[@elizabethtuggle371]

I know RIGHT..that one guitar guy looks like hes mad or pissed off lol

[@theageoftheawakening4806]

What year is this? It looks like it was filmed recently,lol.

[@HMurphy]

TO DAVID ALLAN STEIN RADIO HOST TALK HOST 101.5 FM HAD THIS ON HIS STATION

[@lorenjohnson7488]

Drums to quiet ,needs to be microphone up otherwise sounds good for live