I was surprised to find out in 1996 while working in the Empty Quarter in Oman and near Saudi Arabia how popular Steve Earle was in Ireland. Evenings at our camp pub singing Earle songs to a guitar player by my Irish buddies made those 5 weeks by 14 hour days pass a lot easier. Earle has never done it the easy or lucrative way but songwriting talent, dedication, and individualism put him up there with Bob Dylan and Van Morrison. Genre busting talent.
Lyrics There's a road, in Oklahoma Straighter than a preacher Longer than a memory And it goes, forever onward Been a good teacher For a lot of country boys like me I push that load from here to someday I'll push as long as I'm alive, but I don't know how long I'll last 'Cause it's just a road, it ain't no highway I'm blowin' by the double five I know I'm going way too fast I been down this road just searching' for the end It don't go nowhere, it just brings you back again Leaves you lonely and cold, standin' on the shoulder But you've come too far to go back home So you're walkin' on a nowhere road Some folks say, if you keep rollin' And keep it on the yellow line It'll take you on the big highway But there's a toll to pay, if you're going The keeper of the gate is blind So you better be prepared to pay
So proud ole Steve found his way n is still here with us. Only real artist making music his friggin way. Little known fact when he was pulled over back in the 80s scoring smack the cops tried to give him an out n tried to nail the African American kid doing it for him but ole Steve said f u it was all me . How many big time stars woulda done that? Respect
I saw Steve perform years ago at mall in downtown Cleveland. There wasn't much of a crowd there but he put on a great show for us! He and his group must have played fo an hour and a half straight. Awesome guy!!
'Thank God for the man who put the white lines on the highway.' I only heard of Steve Earle when I fell in love with his song, 'Copperhead Road. This morning I sit outside listening to some of his other music. I'm liking it.
@@AliceKassonI just learned about him around a month ago and I have since purchased 2 albums and I plan on purchasing more. I recommend his Live from Austin Texas album. That's what got me really intrigued about Exit 0. Some of the songs performed weren't on Guitar Town and I really liked them and now I own Exit 0 on Vinyl. I'm glad you also like his music. No 29 is a song I really like too. It really grows on me every time I listen to this album. It's All Up To You is really good too. Honestly this album is great from start to finish imo
Cool! I get to see him this summer!! 🥳🥳😆🤩 FOR THE FIRST TIME!! But hard to believe, I'm a young teen, but I LOVE ALL of Steve's music! I think my parents are raising me right.
This song holds a two way meaning for him... he's also referring to drugs. Honestly, I believe this song speaks of his time on the road touring and his drug use combined... and he sings in the midst of his substance use. ..... ...... ..... ..... God Bless You In All Truth and Repentance. - In Christ, Christina
Yes,"there is a toll to pay"-GOOD lyrics,loveable vocals and the distinctive melody that is Steve Earl's.He performed some of his best songs yet with the Dukes.
Yes he is one of the greatest. I'm on a towns and steve roll. When i stop to listen to their music, my world stops and all i can do is listen to their music for hours they are dear to my heart. Always and 4-ever. I hope all is good they are in my heart. 4hrs listening and cant turn off their music i love it heart and soul. I feel the presence of towns thru is music its a good feeling......
Ha! This takes us to Missoula, MT on Saturday night 6.18.11 when Steve, Allison & The Dukes rocked us for three hours!!! Go, Steve, Go & THANKS FOR A GREAT SHOW!!!
Steve Earle should have been as big as Springsteen, his life style probably kept getting in the way. This is another great song from a first class singer/songwriter.
Springsteen is a very untalented punk if you compare him to Steve. "The boss" laugh out loud, a legend in his own mind. That's all that springsteen is.!
I had tapes & CDs of Steve Earle back then. I would play it at every party I went to. At the end of of night. It would be missing. I didn't care I just buy it again ..
I was drawn to this song, and Guitar Town, upon hearing them for the first time (with these videos)...and through Copperhead Road and his dark time, he has come back with works of such strength and sensibility. Just can't get enough.
It’s nice learn Steve Earle has old Fans and some new Fans, once learn to each of his albums, Shirts keep like New, and see him in concert. Want hear that song millions Times day. Still buy records and cds. Never get tired hear it, kind like Tom T Hall use say , Thank song is drive my crazy got hear it again and again. Only wish he be in Hall of Fame . Once hear him on radio stations, just know he was one greatest artist and talented singer and songwriter and much other stuff . My favorite song Thank You 🙏Steve
Yes, he is. So original, and so good...all my favorite themes are addressed in his songs. This song is just exceptional. Best times seeing him were at Hardly Strictly Blugrass Festival, a free festival in SF every October, and another time in SF, at the Fillmore.
This whole album “Guitar Town” was just amazing! Wore that cassette out! 1987-88’ Good times and good cruising music. I put in many miles just driving to this song and the others on the album! I like your new “L.A. Freeway” song too! I always loved that song from a kid..
The drummer here is Nashville legend Harry Stinson. He played on Steve's breakthrough album "Guitar Town" from 1986, and later was the music producer and house drummer on TNN's "The American Music Shop." A helluva backing vocalist as well.
Dude. Steve Earle is where it’s at. I saw him in a tiny venue in Fort Bragg ca. He’s the man. I yelled “Galway girl” and he reacted. Said… “I don’t know what I’m gonna play, how do you?” So yeah, he talked to me, as my beer bottle I snuck in clanged all the way down to the front row. You’re my hero Steve. Thank you SO MUCH for your music. MAJOR part of my life.
Steve i've been a fan of your music since Guitar Town when i used to live as an illegal alien back in 1986 in Virginia. i followed your music since then in my country. regards from Peru!
When I was writing, I considered this song to be one of the best (technically written) I had ever heard. Oh Stevie, just stay sober and entertain us forever!!!
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I second that, Beethowen. It was Black Dog and the soundtrack album that finally allowed me to accept country music. Black Dog was the last of the great vehicular action films.
in what scene does this song play? only part that sounds similar is when Jack calls meatloaf or the Cutler that he wants off on the load, and then shortly after you can see the Camaro and the truck following driving out of that little dirt shoulder or whatevr they parked at, ive been trying to find the song but cant, i dont think theres lyrics at all. but anways in what part does nowhere road play
Steve certainly DOES get his just dues - packs out everywhere he goes. Saw him in Cardiff last year when he said he was coming back to the UK during 2011 touring with Alison & The Dukes - hope he does, can't wait!
One greatest artist and talented singer and songwriter and much more. If had a wish like my dad was trucker and my uncles were back old days. Love this classic song. Fantastic song 100%. And video clip 100%.
We got to see Steve at Tulsa City Limits back in the mid-80's, about when this was made - WHAT A SHOWMAN!!! Then again about a year ago in Montana, when we could see the toll that life on the road takes. Bless you, Steve Earle & keep safe -
No problem - I am probably a little too obsessed with Steve Earle. I have heard has already has a girlfriend, so maybe 7 is lucky. He has said this divorce was the hardest, since it was his longest marriage and his only sober, and he tried harder to keep it together.
STEVE EARL THAT MEANT SO MUCH TO ME YOU THANKING ME ❤❤❤I WILL NEVER FORGET THAT ❤THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC IT'S ALL I HAVE.... WHOOOO I KNOW I'M GOING WAY TOO FAST ❤❤❤
Steve Earle is a good songwriter and musician as well.....pretty good songs .....seems to make sense....since the past ....present days.....and it'll going in the future....that's what a good music should be.
I seen you when you came to Fisher river MB few yrs ago. But I missed your show when you came to the burtons theater in Winnipeg MB. Hope you tour out this way again in the near future
You better appreciate this great stuff !!!! Nobody does this now.... Some of get it....Did back then and still do now....Gives me goose bumps every time
Some people just dont understand what music lovers feel and if everybody would stop and take a deep deep breath of some music that would charm your soul then that would be world peace
