Steve Earle: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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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[ctfan90]

"We used to makes records for girls, now we make records for nerds"

[STEViEmando]

Always enjoy listenin' to Steve sing, tell stories an' vent his political spleen. He a damn fine writer an' also a good interpreter of other writers. I've been singin' Copperhead Road in my set, most gigs for twelve years now havin' heard it, loved it, learned to play mandolin because of it an' went on to gig it. He sure ain't no saint an' I don't agree with some of his views but this video was put up for it's music. Save your arguments for a video where Steve Is soundin' off. CHEERS !!

[EpicNerd55]

Sounds like open D.

[Tim Kirby]

watch the series find out who bubbles was

[darlincommitme]

Character in the TV show The Wire. Bubbles was an addict, and Steve played his NA sponsor.

[Tim Hitt]

who is Bubbles?

[chrisd3819]

I wonder if he is still in touch with Bubbles?

[bassmaneadg]

sounds like he is half step down

[annie bellino]

his voice is like silk laced with gravel he's awesome

[SystemsThinking430am]

00:40 your welcome

[carson00042]

What tuning is he using for This City?