Steve Earle: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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Published 2011-04-25

Steve Earle has lived through the sort of horrors that have launched a million country songs: addiction, affliction, heartbreak, even prison. He wears them in his voice, but what's most appealing about him is the wide-eyed, unmistakable fearlessness with which he goes about his life these days. The singer, author, actor and activist showcases many of his talents at the NPR Music offices.

Set List:
"Waitin' On The Sky"
"Every Part Of Me"
"This City"

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All Comments (21)

@1stusafreedom 13 years ago

Steve Earle is one of the last great American troubadours. Conscience and conviction. No compromise, no excuses. Thanks Steve.
@RamblinAround 12 years ago

Steve Earle is simply a genius.
@sarahunderwood8952 11 years ago

Mr. Earle is the perfect example of using what you are given and making something tremendous out of it. He goes to show that you can either let your struggles define you, or you can use them to shape you into something better. Good on ya Mr. Earle :)
@Showsmon 5 years ago

Steve's mistakes are just as beautiful as his masterpieces. This man has taught me so much.
@tiddyt 11 years ago

Such a pleasure to see him perform "Every Part of Me". To watch one of the legends, the outlaws, just bear his soul....an absolute pleasure
@michaeljbeach 5 years ago

Just saw this genius last Thursday. 30th anniversary of the Copperhead Road album. They played the entire album from beginning to end and then some exit zero and guitar town and more. Glad I was able to see him.
@jasonpedley 2 years ago

I almost ashamed it's taken me this long to understand Steve Earl's place in music history.
@sixhundredsixtyfive 13 years ago

I've wanted to be a musician every since I can remember, but Mr. Earle made me want to be a songwriter; I love his music, his voice, and his glasses! haha
@donniemaxwell1929 9 years ago

Steve Earl is still the man..
@brianwood7237 4 years ago

I bought steve and dwights first records when they came out back in the 80s. It was important for me to hear new country music from 2 guys that actually knew what the hell it was, is and will always be in it's truest form: honest.
@aviansoul 9 years ago

Steve's songs, more often than not, really resonate for me. Nothing boring about them, or him ... but then again, I love to listen and learn; share another human being's perspective and experience. Good storytellers usually have my attention, despite any possible character flaws.
@adm59 8 years ago

Steve Earle is fantastic. Live shows are excellent too. Great songs, sung well.
@ChrisB8711 7 years ago

I love this guys playing style, how he gets that funky deep sounding hammer on, on that G chord is beyond me. I cant replicate it
@andreaslasser4923 3 years ago

This music goes straight into your heart
@davidantonhuba6194 4 years ago

Steve being alive, still here and vital will always feel like God blessed him and in turn all of us. Let us give thanks... he’s a treasure and God is merciful. Steve is proof.
@RichM0410 8 years ago

outstanding, talented guy! Always love his music
@digerribile 13 years ago

A real master...a lot of beauty and a lot of heart...a real guide
@FrendleeCalvert 10 years ago

Steve Earle, what an amazing and talented guy...a REAL musician!! .....singin' Jock-A-Mo....love that tune by James "Sugar Boy" Crawford or Sugar Boy and His Cane Cutters...RIP "Sugar Boy" (10/12/1934-9/15/2012).
@StormCloud52 6 years ago

He's still hammering hits ! Love you Steve
@northwestcustoms6663 5 years ago

Steve Earle will always be one of my absolute favorite artists, seen him 3 times in Thunder Bay Ontario. Hope to see him in the states soon. Love his talent one of the very best ever.