Water in the Fuel

Fred Eaglesmith is one of a kind, a legendary songwriter. I first heard this song when it was covered by Donny Courville at Old Settler's, and I knew I had to learn it. I've played it hundreds of times since then. Check out Fred's album Drive-In Movie, if you want to hear him at his best.
Playing Eaglesmith songs always makes me think of the late Kimberly Brown, who was one of his biggest fans and a fantastic artist from Beaumont.

[@e.cranfordjones2770]

Love this song! One of my faves by him.

[@cowboyspencer]

Thanks Edie, how'd I do? I have a friend who does a killer version of "Wilder Than Her", and of course Blackie and the Rodeo Kings have what I think is the definitive cover of 49 Tons.

[@brandonedwards6470]

Good performance. I'll have to check out Fred's music. I try to consider myself somewhat knowledgeable about a lot of pop, rock, and country artists but I haven't heard of him until now.

[@cowboyspencer]

Thanks! I've met him a few times, many many years ago. He's an interesting character for sure.

[@teriley]

Canada's finest songwriter IMO.

[@cowboyspencer]

That's a tough competition. Joni Mitchell is from Canada, Leonard Cohen, Gordon Lightfoot, Neil Young ... just to name a few