Oh wow. Just seen Steve do this live on the UK Jools Holland show. Have been a fan for 15 years, have all the albums, but never heard anything from him that's this good. I have the guitar out already, got the chords sorted, and want to sing it every night. Steve is the main man, no doubt.
Just saw him sing this song with The Dukes & Duchesses a few hours ago in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada... a long way from The Gulf of Mexico... great song, great show!!
"Then one night I swear I saw the Devil crawlin' from the hole...and he spilled the guts of Hell out in the Gulf of Mexico. We were rollin', we were rollin' cross the blood red water we were rollin'" Earle combines melody and poetry creating absolute brilliance.
This song and "This City" pay homage to those who suffered Katrina and its aftermath. Excellent songwriter and a powerful voice. Thanks for the music.
I usually don't listen to this genre of music but This one great song
sirkoes187 2 months ago
He comes here to ontario every year...never miss him...Luv when he plays that Bouzouki....One of his best albums yet...Luv ya Steve.... LW
LoneWolfBTFB 3 months ago
Oh wow. Just seen Steve do this live on the UK Jools Holland show. Have been a fan for 15 years, have all the albums, but never heard anything from him that's this good. I have the guitar out already, got the chords sorted, and want to sing it every night. Steve is the main man, no doubt.
teddingtonman 3 months ago
@teddingtonman Thanks, I missed this so have just had a look. Brilliant version.
floppyd0g 3 months ago
Just saw him sing this song with The Dukes & Duchesses a few hours ago in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada... a long way from The Gulf of Mexico... great song, great show!!
lsteved 5 months ago
I saw Steve Earle earlier this month and this song live is AWESOME. Hell the whole show was.
MrLittlestevewaco 7 months ago
Thank You.
44gulfwaters 7 months ago
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44gulfwaters 7 months ago
I heard this song driving home today, great fucking song. Steve Earle is the man
runamok4 8 months ago
perfect song yes,but that's not all, the whole album is fantastic. Thank you Steve Earle.
willemhagen1 9 months ago
perfect song. Thanks Steve.
lumaz71 9 months ago
Fantastic. Great stuff Steve, I've directed all my friends who play in pubs to sing this every chance they get. A great Irish song ;)
seanhennessy 9 months ago
Brtilliant! Being one that was born and raised on the Gulf of Mexico!
FloraBama 9 months ago
Who's better than this guy? No one. Part Bob, Bruce, Hank, Merle, Lennon, Townes, Keith and just a taste of Abbie Hoffman.
Brilliant sheet!!!!
brucemayo 9 months ago
"Then one night I swear I saw the Devil crawlin' from the hole...and he spilled the guts of Hell out in the Gulf of Mexico. We were rollin', we were rollin' cross the blood red water we were rollin'" Earle combines melody and poetry creating absolute brilliance.
atwell40 10 months ago 3
This song and "This City" pay homage to those who suffered Katrina and its aftermath. Excellent songwriter and a powerful voice. Thanks for the music.
idahospud1000 10 months ago
@idahospud1000
Actually I think this is more about the oil spill... though of course some of the same people were impacted by both.
darlincommitme 10 months ago
Love the images he paints with words
Hans47 10 months ago
Good stuff..
spooke6 10 months ago
Great song and album! The only song I know of about the oil spill. Some incredible songwriting!
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MarkSmithMtnMusic 10 months ago