Tennessee Blues was written about Earle's move from Nashville to New York City, where he recorded Washington Square Serenade. It is an update of his previous song, "Guitar Town", hence the reference in the chorus "Goodbye Guitar Town." The "red head by my side" is a reference to his wife, Allison Moorer.
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Tennessee Blues was written about Earle's move from Nashville to New York City, where he recorded Washington Square Serenade. It is an update of… read more
Tennessee Blues was written about Earle's move from Nashville to New York City, where he recorded Washington Square Serenade. It is an update of his previous song, "Guitar Town… read more
Steve Earle (born Stephen Fain Earle on January 17, 1955 in San Antonio, Texas) is a singer-songwriter best known for his country music and rock 'n roll tinged "alt-country." He is also a published writer, a keen political activist (particularly in protesting against the death penalty in the U.S., as in his song "Ellis Unit One" from the movie Dead Man Walking), and has written and directed a play. Earle also had small roles on the HBO television shows "The Wire" and "Treme". His sister Stacey Earle is also an acclaimed singer-songwriter,… read more
Steve Earle (born Stephen Fain Earle on January 17, 1955 in San Antonio, Texas) is a singer-songwriter best known for his country music and rock 'n roll tinged "alt-country."… read more
Steve Earle (born Stephen Fain Earle on January 17, 1955 in San Antonio, Texas) is a singer-songwriter best known for his country music and rock 'n roll tinged "alt-country." He is also a published writer, a keen politic… read more