Ely supports "Love and Freedom"
Ely returns with 13 songs written by Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt and Woody Guthrie along with material he penned. Ely released a new single "Shake 'Em Up," which he describes as "an ode to dice games in the Wild West."
"I'm really appreciative of everyone's help in putting this album together," said Ely. "To me, 'Love and Freedom' is a reminder of the times we're living in right now, and I hope it resonates with whoever takes the time to listen."
Co-produced alongside frequent collaborator Lloyd Maines (Miranda Lambert, Kris Kristofferson), "Love and Freedom" unveils songs from Ely's recording vault over the course of several decades at Spur Studios, his home studio facility outside of Austin. Among the songs are a Ryan Bingham-featured take on Woody Guthrie's protest anthem "Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos)" and the Clark cut, "Magdalene."
Ely would record these tracks during time spent off the road.
"Love and Freedom" follows Ely's 2024 official road album, "Driven to Drive."
The track list is:
1. Shake 'Em Up
2. Adios Sweet Dreams
3. Magdalene – Written by Guy Clark
4. Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos) [featuring Ryan Bingham] – Written by Woody Guthrie
5. Waitin' Around to Die – Written by Townes Van Zandt
6. Sergeant Baylock
7. Today It Did
8. Band of Angels
9. For the Sake of the Song
Here's to the Brave
11. What Kind of War
12. No One Wins
13. Surrender to the West
More news for Joe Ely
- 01/30/25: Ely suffers from neurological condition
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- 10/09/24: The Flatlanders reissue debut
- 05/22/24: Ely is "Driven To Drive"
- 05/07/21: The Flatlanders return with first disc in 12 years
- 09/18/15: Alabama, Ely, Alvins release new sounds
- 08/19/15: Ely song receives premiere Thursday
- 05/08/15: It's official, Ely becomes State Musician
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