Guitar Town

Steve Earle

About Guitar Town

"Guitar Town" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Steve Earle. It was released in June 1986 as the second single and title track from the album Guitar Town. The song reached number 7 on both the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart. It was Earle's highest peaking song to date on the country charts in both the U. S. and Canada.


Year:
1999
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Hey pretty baby are you ready for me
Yeah 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

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

And hey pretty baby won't you hold me tight
I'm 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

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Steve Earle

Steve Earle ( /ˈɜrl/; born Stephen Fain Earle on January 17, 1955) is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, author and actor. Earle grew up near San Antonio, Texas, and began learning the guitar at age 11. more »

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Written by: STEVE EARLE

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10 facts about this song

Song Origins
"Guitar Town" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Steve Earle. It was released in 1986 as the first single and title track from his debut album "Guitar Town".
Chart Performance
The song reached number seven on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, marking Earle's first appearance on the charts.
Music Genre
The song is a blend of country, rock, and folk genres, reflecting Earle's versatility as a songwriter and musician.
Lyrics Inspiration
The song's storyline follows a young musician's journey traveling and performing, reflecting Earle's own early career adventures.
Song's Recognition
Rolling Stone magazine ranked Earle's song #477 in their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2004.
Album Success
"Guitar Town" title track to Earle's debut album led the album to the number one position on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
Awards and Accolades
In 1987, Earle won two Grammy awards for Best Country Male Vocalist and Best Country Song for "Guitar Town".
Song's Legacy
“Guitar Town” is seen as a significant stepping stone in the emergence of the country rock and Americana genres, which combined elements of rock and roll with traditional country music.
Musical Arrangement
The song features Earle's distinctive voice accompanied by a guitar-driven melody, which gives the song its signature sound.
Influence in Popular Culture
The song, together with the album, helped to establish Steve Earle's reputation as a talented, raw songwriter and performer, influencing many artists in country and rock genres.

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