JOE ELY IS UP NEXT...
Good Morning! I've spoken about breaking in my Harley Davidson Leather jacket one night by catching Guy Clark, Joe Ely, John Hiatt and Lyle Lovett in concert. We've heard from Guy. Now comes the man who sat to his right (and my left) on stage. A firebrand who came off like a sawed off shotgun whenever it was his turn, Ely finished high school in Lubbock, Texas and toured in England with his band The Flatlanders (with Jimmy Dale Gilmore providing the encyclopedic experience of Country music, Butch Hancock, who basically did the same with Folk music, leaving Joe with the rock influence) . In England, Joe caught the attention of the punk rock group The Clash who liked Ely and Joe liked them too. In fact, he sang background vocals on their hit single "Should I Stay or Should I Go?". Every ten years he cuts a live CD. He is a cross between rock and honky-tonk but this is one song in the very "Unofficial Set List" that I recall in concert called "Carnival Bum". When Robert Redford filmed "The Horse Whisperer", Joe was asked to write the music for the soundtrack and this led to a reunion of The Flatlanders. LIstening to Clark, then Ely is what it is...a refreshing story told by two entirely different songwriters. So, pour yourself some coffee and have a listen because after all, ......it's Saturday! That's about it for now...
Tomorrow: My Personal Journey with Trevor Tredaway and the 2 children who led me to him!
posted by Michael Manning @ 9:29 AM
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The music made the movie.
P M: That movie means a lot to me because my cousin died of breast cancer before she saw the film. She raised horses and had read the book. I know she would have enjoyed it so much. One of Redford's finest outings!!!
Nice song to sit back and relax to.
Oh i remember the Clash from my head banging days as a bouncer.
I love The Clash and didn't know about Joe singing backup on "Should I Stay Or Should I Go?"
I remember "Carnival Bum" now that I watched the video. He's another that writes songs that tell a story.
Hope you're having a good weekend, Michael. :o)
Love and hugs,
Diane
I never saw "Horse Whisper..." I should order it from netflix. The song is nice, but I keep wanting to hear the Clash!
LoveLoveLove Joe Ely!!! My favorite of his is "The Road Goes on Forever". Great post. Love the video clip!
Uncle Walker was a Bouncer? Shhh! I won't mention a word to the Nieces and Nephews. Your secret is safe with me! :)
Diane: Oh, you should see the four of them together! Lots of FUN! And lol to you Diane!!!:D)
Sage: Forget The Clash for a moment and go with the movie. One of my all time favorites!
3 Magpies: Yeah, he did that one too! John Hiatt is the wild man of the group. I'll try and find something of his to post later that's family friendly! Probably the one about stealing hub caps in Indiana! ;>
Ummm they are not my nioeces they're my daughters and errrr they knew their dad was no angel.
They've gone shopping with me.
"Excuse me miss, my daughter is looking for a bra, ummm what size was that ......dear..... hello hmmmm she was here a second ago"....
Walker: Oh my...ummmm...:>
Michael you are are the epitome of coolness!!!
Hey, Patti! I have a girl in mind who needs to read this as a recommendation! Thanks for your love and friendship!!!!:D)
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