Beautiful piece, Michael. I first learned about Joe Ley when REM, Robyn Hitchcock, and Billy Bragg covered Dallas in 1991. I was fortunate to have a couple older music head friends point me to Joe's music.
I have in excess of 2500 CD’s, outside of Chris Rea,Doug Sahm and Roxy Music… Joe Ely is next. His travels through music is diverse, unique and captivating.
I listened to him in the 70’s off and on but when I heard “Dallas”, one night at around midnight”… I never let go of his music and lyrics.
December has always been difficult for some of the best artists.
Thank you for this
I first saw Joe Ely in Brighton 50 years ago around the time of his first album, and have loved his music ever since.
Excellent playlist, but I'd have to include 'Are You Listenin' Lucky?' which is one of the most exciting rock performances I've ever heard.
Beautiful piece, Michael. I first learned about Joe Ley when REM, Robyn Hitchcock, and Billy Bragg covered Dallas in 1991. I was fortunate to have a couple older music head friends point me to Joe's music.
Nice nice article!!!
I have in excess of 2500 CD’s, outside of Chris Rea,Doug Sahm and Roxy Music… Joe Ely is next. His travels through music is diverse, unique and captivating.
I listened to him in the 70’s off and on but when I heard “Dallas”, one night at around midnight”… I never let go of his music and lyrics.
December has always been difficult for some of the best artists.
December sure hasn't been good to the music community.