Steve Earle - "Midnight Rider" (The Allman Brothers Band Cover) | House Of Strombo

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The Strombo Show presents Steve Earle in an exclusive session from the home of George Stroumboulopoulos to celebrate his upcoming album, So You Wannabe An Outlaw.
From the 1-2-3-4 to the 808's and beyond. Radio, television and digital. For over two decades, George Stroumboulopoulos has been playing the best records in the best order. Finding those songs that'll get you through the night. Interviews, intimate sessions and out-of-its-mind full blown house concerts. The Strombo Show and House of Strombo reflects the beautiful and the badass of Canada's diverse cultural landscape. There are no boundaries, with the gamut running from Aretha Franklin to Slayer and everything in between.
We have welcomed many musical guests onto the program, including major international artists like A.R. Rahman, Against Me!, Alice Cooper, Ani DiFranco, Anthrax, Bjork, Bonnie Raitt, Charles Bradley, The Cult, De La Soul, Diana Krall, Dinosaur Jr., Dolly Parton, Elvis Costello, Ghostface Killah, Grandmaster Flash, James Hetfield of Metallica, The Kills, Little Stevie Van Zandt, Loretta Lynn, Maynard James Keenan of TOOL, Megadeth's Dave Mustaine, Missy Elliott, Mix Master Mike, Moby, The National, Neko Case, Patti Smith, Queens of the Stone Age, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Robbie Robertson, Saul Williams, Slowdive, Steve Earle and Vampire Weekend; Canadian talent such as A Tribe Called Red, Alexisonfire, ARKELLS, BadBadNotGood, Barenaked Ladies, Blue Rodeo, City And Colour, Coeur de pirate, Death From Above 1979, Gordon Lightfoot, Joel Plaskett, Rheostatics, RUSH, STARS, Tegan & Sara and The Tragically Hip; emerging acts that include Courtney Barnett, Dilly Dally, Father John Misty, Jazz Cartier, Kate Tempest, Leon Bridges, Lowell, The Lemon Twigs, Margo Price, Pussy Riot, Sampha and The XX.
Director: Alex Narvaez
Camera: Alex Narvaez, Korey Schaefer, Stefan Delmedico, Sam Iannicelli
Editor: Alex Narvaez
Recorded by Todd Macdonald
Mix by Todd Macdonald
Photo Credit: Vanessa Heins
2017 Son House Productions / Narvaez Productions

[@Eggo5150]

Rest easy Gordon Lightfoot. Sitting on the stairs, enjoying a tribute to another lost Legend.

[@willduke32]

both great storytellers but what does Lightfoot have to do with this page?

[@TonyScarboni]

@@willduke32 I think he's the dude at 2:35

[@jameslannon9788]

holy smokes it is!!! wow... @@TonyScarboni

[@glennlegge9285]

Steve is one of the few artists who keeps music humble, just like him and his style.

[@joedambrosio5423]

Steve Earle is an American treasure. Boy, appreciate him while he's still here. Go see him/enjoy him live. NO one like him.

[@bradroberts7938]

Yes he's a hella musician and not a bad actor 👍he's in a HBO series called Treme' set in New Orleans post Katatrina about the tough times for the musicians and everything💔lotta sh!ty stuff happened but oh well had a five year break then the deepwater Horizon oil gusher into the Gulf man we need to try to treat where we live better💔🤔🙏🏼✌️

[@tedboom9550]

I want to! My parents introduced me to his music when I was about four yo. They got to see him before he went to jail dammit

[@estilglea]

Nothing special here.

[@eddiekaya1]

We all need more Steve Earle in this world.

[@klink518]

more Steve Earle!! Less Dirty Hipsters

[@tiffanyprovost9052]

Absolutely!!!

[@eddiekaya1]

@KesselRunHero I love most of what came after tThe Revolution Starts Now a lot, but yeah I'd say Exit 0 is about my favorite.

[@joekuhl3500]

Just his music, not his ideas. Hes out of touch with the real world

[@benjammin4840]

Indeed

[@MarcGoudreau]

The camera pan to Gordon Lightfoot in the audience, mouth agape like a floundered Cod fish... tells you where Steve Earle rests with the God's of contemporary folk and rock music. A wonderful memory and tribute to Greg Allman.

[@staygold902]

Love it!!!

[@georgespottiswood4660]

Steve Earle is a musician's musician, a songwriter's songwriter, a producer's producer.......a gentlemen's gentleman......and a fine human being.

[@tswrench]

... But never satisfied.

[@gaztard1]

He is an incredible song writer. And as he said bands get famous for there great songwriting. And he is. So much that people dont realize that Miranda Lamberts first big hit Kerosene. She ripped off his music. The words to the song she wrote but the music part she ripped off of Steve Earle who didnt realize at the time. Listen to Steve Earl's Feel Alright then listen to Kerosene or the other way around but it's his music even down to the harmonica part. Nobody realized it for a long time. I believe I would be getting some of her money. But Steve Earle has been 1 of my favorite singer, song writer, and the music to go with the all. I can turn on copper head road and never get tired of that, Hillbilly highway, maybe cause I'm a Hillbilly, guitar town, they just go on. Mad props to you Steve and your great skill of writing and playing great songs as always. So good. Seen him in concert when that album came out and was awesome. Check out the songs I just said and you will see its Steve Earles Feel Alright to a tee other than the words. So she got a big boost up the ladder with her first #1 hit without people even realizing its Steve Earles she ripped off. Keep jamming and writing I can never get tired of listening to steve Earle. Thank You Steve for the great songs which made us great memories. 🥁🎼🎶🎶🎵😎🎵

[@gaztard1]

@@tswrench even when everyone else hates it. Hes still awesome.🥁🎼🎵🎶🎵😎

[@bradroberts7938]

Arkansas Hillbilly Drummer Hell yes Steve Earle is great songwriter and he was good in Treme'🔥🤘✌️

[@derrondavis5009]

I love his music for many years. This was a great tribute. But he really should watch his politics in a few things. Other than than I've been there his whole career

[@laurafleming597]

Steve Earle has informed much of my musical education. I'm drawn to him, his humanity and his ability keep me coming back. Thank You Steve for the gifts you share with people like me!

[@rumblesspeedshop-inrustwet1061]

The smile on Gordon Lightfoot priceless!

[@susanrodgerseacker7562]

Love it when one great singer/songwriter pays tribute to another whose words, music, and voice we were blessed to witness but are now silenced for eternity. Thanks Steve.

[@drkennethnoisewater7999]

I love this cause He did this in his own Steve Earle way with that Steve Earle sound.

[@skipmilligan]

Anyone even notice Gordon Lightfoot watching and smiling? Bloody Legend Mate! *edit **2:33*

[@christophermuise5067]

Thanks for pointing that out very cool.

[@skipmilligan]

@@christophermuise5067 Always Welcome Dear Friend. Be Well.

[@tedboom9550]

Repping CANADA. Ontario 519 = RIGHT HERE

[@starshiptrooper7670]

Thx Skip. Because of his age now I did not recognize him.

[@skipmilligan]

@@starshiptrooper7670 always looking out for you. 😁👍

[@larryschmid3834]

Steve Earle, that's all you need to say. This song is so, so a classic, never grow old.

[@dekemoedee1360]

This is probably the version , best cover and best fan sitting on the stairs checking out probably one of the best artist of all time . Bring back the basement George , love ya mam .

[@ryantennyson7562]

Thank you Steve Earle. Your music is always welcome.

[@dwaynewladyka577]

This is totally awesome. A fitting tribute to Gregg Allman. May Gregg Allman rest in peace.

[@biddydibdab9180]

Dwayne Wladyka I imagine Gregg would be one of many rockers who would hate the thought of resting in peace!

[@johnmarrs7913]

Gregg is a Nark! Look it 👆

[@TheGuitarMan71]

And rip brother Duane

[@jamesmichael5475]

Duane's virtuosity on the guitar, his tone and slide work were unique, and Gregg's voice and mastery of the Hamond Organ were well suited for the music they made so famous.

[@JoeriCreates]

Discovered him late, but getting into Steve Earle now. The great thing about music is that it is never too late.

[@thejmz]

Check out the clips from Heartworn Highways kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXmoYpeDac2Medk

[@scottbunch8294]

Better late then never... Please start with his first album.

[@tarcrystalline]

00:55-1:05 damn right. You don't see this level of honesty in filming too often. Bravo.

[@CD-tj3hg]

This comment section has some major "Ok Boomer" energy so I'm here to say as a youngin' I love me some Allman Brothers and Steve Earle seems badass.

[@scottdenney6475]

my first true love was a steve earle song. guitar town lit a fire in me that still burns to this day, and every night I open my set, and close my set with covers of steve and dukes, with some of my own stories filling in the space between. my first, best, and most important influence as a songwriter. thank you so much for being you, and doing what you do. I hope you continue to travel and write, and perform for as long as you still find joy, or release or sanctuary in it. peace be unto you. all the best, fsd rip jte gone far too soon

[@natedawg9609]

2 minutes of yammering is made up for by such a beautiful voice of a chain smoking swamp man angel

[@kieranohara7024]

.... GREAT VERSION OF A GREAT SONG ... REGARDS FROM F R E E DERRY, NORTHERN IRELAND ... GOD BLESS ...

[@sfbayareagirl]

Class act, Steve Earl. This is lovely and sentimental to watch. Enjoyed his comments at the beginning.

[@steveearle2402]

thanks for being my super big fan. I believe you will never stop listening to my songs please kindly drop your email address on here Just to keep in touch with me more.

[@lowellcalavera6045]

😂 Class act??! The man's a full on d***

[@sfbayareagirl]

@@lowellcalavera6045 Hey, how would I know? Sorry I don’t read up on the Wikipedia backgrounder on all rando, D-List celebs before I post about one specific video.

[@wonjat5]

One of the greats, he’s done it hard.

[@muddundee]

This made the hair on the back of my neck stand up, stunning job Sir.

[@johnspooner1403]

Nailed it, Steve! Steve is cool in so many ways...

[@bodyluge8994]

steve Earle got me into music. beautiful. absolutely beautiful

[@johnnydogg746]

Steve couldn't had done any better.always loved his style and delivery....R.I.P Greg.....

[@restlessinamsterdam]

All about the Songs and sure also about Steve Earle who always pays respects in a great lovingly way.

[@michaelspivey1758]

I love'm! First time I saw Steve playin live was back in, I think, either 1979 or 1980 when I was songwriting in Nashville and hanging out with the songwriting subculture. He was playing at the great little dive bar, Springwater. Always one of my mentors and best memories!

[@jonathanbefort1044]

Songs never die......

[@ZOOTSUITBEATNICK1]

imo Earle is one of the good guys. Love this. imo

[@billderinbaja3883]

There are lot's of excellent covers of this great song, but I love this raw interpretation by Steve E the best... ignores perfection, rather plumbs the emotional heart of the song.

[@Midas8610]

I think music today is plagued by perfection. People have forgotten the beauty in imperfection, is what really makes a great song pop. Like this rendition of a song has raw emotion in it, it could be sung better but its damn good the way it is.

[@lumanicious]

Heard this last night on the Strombo show and loved it!!! Was totally looking for this rendition by Earle after on spotify lol

[@zebedeerogue660]

The legend that is Steve Earle 🌟

[@johnb9814]

Im a trucker and Midnight Rider is everyday and Steve shredding this fine song and made it new.

[@nashvillejan]

The memories and the music! Evocation and celebration - this is not like anything else. Happy tears here. Thank you, always! Steve Earle, Strombo - affection and respect.

[@eastsideblues]

I am so lucky to share this planet with Steve Earl.

[@timrhodes1954]

Yes it is!! God bless him....a Canadian songwriting legend for sure...

[@Alexandermckaymusic]

Lovely Steve, just lovely:-) This week I'm listening to nothing but Allman brothers band.....Greggs gone but will never be forgotten....music lives forever

[@Roger-lx6yf]

Yes, you can see there the Great Gordon Lightfoot enjoing with the Steve Earle cover of midnight rider. Earle and Lightfoot, two of the biggest!

[@hanspeterpawlowsky7875]

rest in peace, gregg. thanks steve for doing this

[@Nola_fit]

I got chills!! Full on chills!! Great sound!! Keep on keepin on Steve!!

[@tinomejia8396]

This is really pretty cool. Thank you Steve Earle for doing this cover.

[@cliffwillis5003]

Steve you are great and have great heart...totally inspired by the humility you display and how great you recover during a performance.. your a soul machine dude.

[@mikeladuke180]

I honestly have no clue how people are going to shit on Steve, it’s almost like they don’t realize just how old the dude is. He’s hands down one of the best song writers in country music and there was a time when he absolutely was one of the best singers as well. As corny as it sounds Copperhead Road is still one of my favorite songs to this day, it’s a tradition down at the Grizzly Rose in Denver to play it at least once a night.

[@kevin6154]

Hank 3. Im not even that into country, but a hard life makes me like the lyrics.

[@Jefftoddadventures]

your 100% right!!!

[@crystalpope2451]

Same here.

[@terrygray73]

fckn love that song. it was written about the boys on my daddy's side of the FAMILY...true story

[@johnrandall125]

Nowt wrong with Copperhead Road but Steve has written better songs.

[@stickyfings]

What this world needs is more musical heritage like Steve and those who came before him.

[@1313RickyBobby]

Even my favorite songwriter has a talent for picking great songs.

[@paulgalligan1916]

From the heart as usual thanks Steve come back to Ireland we'll meet up .. WDR

[@GrantKanigan]

A legend paying tribute to another legend. 🙌

[@russelldixon5802]

Oh my what ever happened to them days Mr Earle! Ten thousand likes auto.

[@erichart1180]

Steve Earle a legend 👍💯.eric hart from the uk 🇬🇧

[@robertcox8444]

Grew up w copperhead road didn't get to see Steve Earl tilll 1999 when my wife Angel god bless her soul got me tickets for my bday i miss you so much baby

[@cheaneysaddles]

Thanks to Steve for doing this tribute.

[@sidneyfisher3939]

Bruce Cheaney I like your taste in music , also have learned a lot from your videos on leather craft.

[@patmcdonald548]

This is epic. Thank you to whoever posted. So many great songs

[@nuttynut54]

The ole dude in the back is in his glory .. your never too old to enjoy aw3some music

[@mzimm460]

Transcendental blues is such a good song it was done around 99 and is sounded like a grunge song with soul from the early 90’s. If you die without hearing it to fucking bad.

[@MrDSmith]

Steve Earle is a true living legend.

[@dukemaggiola6036]

Yes, song writers are the key, buy the players, like you, make us listen to those writers, you put the magic to the lyrics and licks, thank you, I am blessed to have hearing !!!

[@jonosada5555]

That music I grew up with!!!!!!! Never stop!! Awesome U.S.A..!!

[@gregoryedwards8004]

A Good Friend Plays and the world sits up and hears that great song!

[@Badass_Rooster]

Never got the air play he should have! Absolutely a legend and musical genius

[@stevenwiederholt7000]

True, but I'd place a small wager the 100 years from now people will Still be playing/singing it.

[@sethaverill5391]

Agree

[@sethaverill5391]

Check out Leroy virgil. Hes a hell of a song writer

[@danielallman6616]

Always loved that song.

[@funkdoktor9099]

well said steve and just as well played. a beautiful tribute to butch and Greg and Dwayne and Berry. sometimes I can't wait to get to heaven to see all the great acts that are gone. the state of rock and roll is truly awful now. rock and roll used to be about rebels sticking it to the man. now they all bow down and kiss the ring of the man. the man killed rock. miss the dead, and Lowell George, and the band...damn..I could go on and on.

[@kenoathmate6772]

What an awesome tribute 👏🏻

[@robertneil620]

Steve Earle is an absolute legend.

[@rickbachman993]

COPPERHEAD ROAD, that started it for me. 👍✌️

[@timspears-tj1po]

Guitar town started it for me back in 87

[@jaymorgan8017]

Me too

[@noogie3784]

If you're still alive Steve, I know there's hope. Thanks

[@danquinnell3502]

Super amen to your comments on good songs. Truly true truth. There are still some good songs being written, but not the numbers there used to be.

[@michaellorah9051]

HOLY SHIT!! Steve Earle singing Midnight Rider? I have not lived until today.

[@aaronestes3905]

Earle is a national treasure, too bad most of us dont value talent anymore.

[@kayfoster6504]

I now he been around a long time. Love his music

[@Howieman63]

Thank God for Steve Earl.

[@poolman1726]

wow what an incredibly beautiful rendition of a classic. steve earle one of the greats. and holy crap what amazing camera work!! whoever put this together needs accolades. whew

[@cathytavenner2582]

awesome...paying respects...steve earle...see ya when i get there mystro

[@peteaustin8056]

Steve's face tells the story of a man who has lived life. I was blessed to see him live in about 89/90 in Manchester, Uk when he was famous for the Copperhead Road LP. Unfortunately i have not seen him live since, but through the wonders of the Interweb I have been catching up on his live performances over the years. Such a talent. and to come across this ...probably my favourite Allman Brothers song ..is another blessing. Though, I first heard Midnight Rider performed by Joe Cocker. Thanks for posting this. I love the way the video catches the audience expressions as they listen . lots of emotion in that room.

[@planet6393]

He is taking us to the “Guitar Town”

[@billynaire69]

ole dude pegged that one!!!!! sounded so much like allman touched my soul !!!!!

[@brockmcleod8355]

Maaaaan I had to learn this song on the spot.... I was playing a cancer benefit for a bunch of bikers.... they had me playin up on an old flatbed trailer and a few of em came up and said HEY... PLAY MIDNITE RIDER!!!! I was gettin my mouth ready to somehow tell these guys I didn't know the song... when about ten more came over and said YEAH!!!!!PLAY MIDNITE RIDER!!!! So.... I learned it out of thin air.... did ok and they didn't kill me.... thanks Greg!!!!!

[@magnuslilleengen]

fantastic

[@jackrobinson6880]

Much love to Steve - his music saved my life.

[@mrozboss]

I seen Steve play at the Deni ute muster he was awesome always been a fan of his music from the early 80s as a teen well worth the wait great artist :)

[@kenb7145]

Respect. Thanks Steve.

[@roblabelle7874]

Jesus. Gordon Lightfoot by the stairs, mouth agape. This song just set my hair on end.

[@mt9054]

I thought that was him!

[@little8940]

I wondered if anyone saw him. I didn't see any more comments about it.

[@roblabelle7874]

@@little8940 I don't know. But it is him 100%.

[@little8940]

I was in Chattanooga last year. Got there late in afternoon, checked in to hotel. Wife and I had dinner. Next morning I went downstairs to lobby to get coffee and kill some time. I picked up the local paper and found out Gordon Lightfoot had given a concert the night before just a few blocks from the hotel. I was sad that I missed it.

[@Mamaofthehooligan]

I agree it's the music that they leave behind that matters been a Steve Earle & Allman Brothers band fan for years and years

[@NormSauceman]

Steve Earl...One of the greats.

[@hardluckharris]

Helluva lot of music coming from one guitar

[@harrydeanbentzel]

Gord in the house

[@sean79779]

beautiful!

[@freakbennett2263]

Great job, saw the Allman Brothers Band at a Warehouse, at Audubon Park, at City Park, and many times more, they were Phenomenal, with Duane at the Helm, they were Phenomenal, when Duane had his accident, the world Lost a Great Player, but Gregg carried on, they were Phenomenal, there Music shall go on Forever ¡😎¡

[@squirrlyeyes]

Fabulous tribute!

[@gman5338]

THIS. IS. AWESOME!

[@glenmakepeace7065]

Love it

[@andresgliksberg2286]

Great great great 👍🏻

[@outthasky]

Best cover performed whilst straining at stool... ever.

[@MegaGuitarpicker]

So nice!!!

[@clarkewi]

Steve Earle is a legend.

[@amaliapistilli2090]

Country music is probably the least of my favourite genres but I could never deny the talent of Lucinda Williams, Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle, Joe Ely. There's a point when it's not about genre, it's about sheer talent.

[@nair.127]

Musicians like Earle n van zandt. Are not "country" musicians. Story tellers. They are storytellers who happen to play music. As an example. 27 years ago I knew nothing about van zandt. Saw him open for cowboy junkies. Realized very quickly,the junkies where not in his league as entertainers n story tellers. He held our attention by himself. He wasn't a great player in any technical way nor was he a great vocalist who's voice soars. He,Earl, and so many more have no real "genre" . They live n breath stories attached to music. Cheers.

[@frankswildyear]

So true, I love all those guys, but most country music makes my skin crawl, but I can listen to Townes, Steve Earle, Guy clark, etc. all day

[@kennethparker1032]

"They live n breath stories attached to music. " That is one of the most apt descriptions of great songwriters I have ever read, or heard.

[@nair.127]

@@kennethparker1032 Thks I have my moments. Artists like Earle can bring that out of people.

[@lungflogger9]

@@frankswildyear I could not agree more!

[@highjenks3d]

It's too bad that some of you don't understand , because you don't know your music history Steve is a living legend and I'm sure that most of the the negative comments are due to age and lack of music appreciation if you just don't get it don't close the door there is a reason if you want to get a better grasp of what its all about check out townes van Zandt, Rodney Crowell, Guy, the east Austin card the Houston kids the West Texas bunch Duane eddy Burch Hancock Joe Ely Doug Sahm

[@kellyvallier791]

They don't know the music. They should educate themselves before making an opinion.

[@kevinjohnbetts]

I thought this was Steve Earle at his roughest and rawest. It takes a special kind of confidence to go into a broadcast environment and just pull a song out of the hat the way he does here. I'm sure he could perform it better in terms of technique but I doubt he'd recapture the spirit of this.

[@ericsherman3378]

Benjamin s. Jenkins Repectfully I think his music is ok, to me he is like Roger Waters in that I don't care for their political views. I saw Steve Earle at Farm Aid 04 he turned into a political bashing ceremony I spent the money for my tickets to support the American Farmer not to listen to his view on politics.

[@lesheathjr4494]

B E next time you have a thought, hold your breath until it goes away

[@frankd.506]

Benjamin s. Jenkins Youth is wasted on the young, Head north a ways John Prine and the late great. Steve Goodman, I'm guessing Guy Clarke is where you were going?

[@Boon-dang]

Good Job Steve..👍