''Early Tracks'' is a

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Steve Earle Stephen Fain Earle (; born January 17, 1955) is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, author, and actor. Earle began his career as a songwriter in Nashville and released his first EP in 1982. Initially working in the country music g ...

. The album was released in 1987 capitalizing on the success of ''

Guitar Town ''Guitar Town'' is the debut album from singer-songwriter Steve Earle, released on March 5, 1986. It topped the ''Billboard'' country album charts, and the title song reached #7 on the country singles charts. Earle was also nominated for two 1 ...

''. The various rockabilly songs were recorded between 1982 and 1985; and includes songs from 1982's ''Pink and Black'' EP.

Track listing

All songs written by Steve Earle unless otherwise noted. #"Nothin' but You" - 2:30 (Epic 34-04070a) #"If You Need a Fool" - 2:11 #"Continental Trailways Blues" - 2:19 (Epic 34-04070b) #"Open Up Your Door" - 2:07 #"Breakdown Land" (Dennis R. Colby) - 2:59 #"Squeeze Me In" - 2:32 (Epic 34-04307a) #"Annie, Is Tonight the Night" - 2:32 #"My Baby Worships Me" - 2:08 (Epic 34-04307b) #"Cadillac" (Cadillac Holmes) - 2:41 #"

Devil's Right Hand "Devil's Right Hand" is a song written and originally recorded and released by Steve Earle. It first appeared on a single ("Squeeze Me In" / "Devil's Right Hand", 1983) and later on Earle's album ''Copperhead Road'' (1988). The song has been cove ...

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What'll You Do About Me "What'll You Do About Me" is a country music song written by Dennis Linde. It was originally recorded in 1984 by McGuffey Lane and then by Steve Earle. It has also been recorded by Randy Travis on his 1987 album, '' Always & Forever'', The Foreste ...

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Dennis Linde Dennis Linde (pronounced LIN-dy, March 18, 1943December 22, 2006) was an American music songwriter based in Nashville who has had over 250 of his songs recorded. He is best known for writing the 1972 Elvis Presley hit, "Burning Love". Rarely wo ...

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Cry Myself to Sleep "Cry Myself to Sleep" is a song written by Paul Kennerley, and recorded by American country music duo The Judds. It was released in September 1986 as the fourth single from the album ''Rockin' with the Rhythm''. The song was their eighth number ...

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Paul Kennerley Paul Kennerley (born 1948) is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer working in the American contemporary country music industry. Biography Paul Kennerley was born in Hoylake, Cheshire (now Merseyside), England in 1948. In 1 ...

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John Hiatt John Robert Hiatt (born August 20, 1952) is an American singer-songwriter. He has played a variety of musical styles on his albums, including new wave, blues, and country. Hiatt has been nominated for nine Grammy Awards and has been awarded ...

) - 3:18 (Epic 34-04784b) * tracks 1, 3, 6, 8 are from Earle's ''Pink & Black'' 7-inch EP released by LSI Records in 1982; these were released on 7-inch singles by Epic Records in 1983. * tracks 11, 12, 13, 14 are from 7-inch singles released by Epic Records in 1985; these were added to the Koch Records CD reissue.

Personnel

*Steve Earle - guitar, vocals *Pat Carter - guitar *Ron Kling - bass *Martin Parker - drums *Dale Sellers - lead guitar on "Squeeze Me In"

References

* Steve Earle compilation albums 1987 compilation albums Epic Records compilation albums {{1980s-country-album-stub