Guitar Town
Guitar Town

Steve Earle & The Dukes - Guitar Town Lyrics

Strap in and feel the pulse of the open road, where dreams fuel the journey under endless skies. "Guitar Town" captures the restless spirit of a rock 'n' roll troubadour, throttling through life with a guitar as his companion and ambition as his guide. This… Read more

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Sep 17, 1991
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Guitar Town Music Video

Guitar Town Lyrics

Hey pretty baby are you ready for me
Yeah it's your good rockin' daddy down from Tennessee
I'm just out of Austin bound for San Antone
With the radio blastin' and the bird dog on

There's a speed trap up ahead in Selma Town
But no local yokel gonna shut me down
'Cause me and my boys got this rig unwound
And we've come a thousand miles from a Guitar Town

Nothin' ever happened 'round my hometown
And I ain't the kind to just hang around
But I heard someone callin' my name one day
And I followed that voice down the lost highway

Everybody told me you can't get far
On thirty-seven dollars and a Jap guitar
Now I'm smokin' into Texas with the hammer down
And a rockin' little combo from the Guitar Town

Hey pretty baby don't you know it ain't my fault
I love to hear the steel belts hummin' on the asphalt
Wake up in the middle of the night in a truck stop
Stumble in the restaurant wonderin' why I don't stop

Well I gotta keep rockin' while I still can
I gotta two pack habit and a motel tan
When my boots hit the boards I'm a brand new man
With my back to the riser I make my stand

And hey pretty baby won't you hold me tight
I'm loadin' up and rollin' out of here tonight
One of these days I'm gonna settle down
And take you back with me to the Guitar Town

Writer(s): STEVE EARLE
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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What is the Meaning of Guitar Town?

Strap in and feel the pulse of the open road, where dreams fuel the journey under endless skies. "Guitar Town" captures the restless spirit of a rock 'n' roll troubadour, throttling through life with a guitar as his companion and ambition as his guide. This anthem is a homage to those who chase their desires against all odds, armed with little more than passion and grit. Steve Earle encapsulates the essence of moving forward, driven by the raw need to perform and connect through music. Each town is a fresh stage, each audience a new challenge to conquer—until he finds that place where he can hang his hat and call it home, back in Guitar Town.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When was 'Guitar Town' by Steve Earle & The Dukes released?

    'Guitar Town' was released on March 5, 1986, as the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Steve Earle.

  2. Where was 'Guitar Town' recorded?

    'Guitar Town' was recorded in late 1985 and early 1986 at Sound Stage Studio in Nashville, Tennessee. Overdubs were later recorded at Nashville's Emerald Studios.

  3. What inspired Steve Earle to write 'Guitar Town'?

    Steve Earle was inspired to write 'Guitar Town' after seeing Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band on the Born In The USA tour. He realized he needed a song to open his record and show, which led him to create this track.

  4. Was 'Guitar Town' successful on the charts?

    'Guitar Town' topped the Billboard country album charts, and its title song reached #7 on the country singles charts. The success of this song contributed significantly to Steve Earle's early career.

  5. Did 'Guitar Town' receive any Grammy nominations?

    Yes, Steve Earle was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 1987 for 'Best Male Country Vocalist' and 'Best Country Song,' both for the title track 'Guitar Town.'

  6. What unique recording technique was used for 'Guitar Town'?

    'Guitar Town' was one of the first country music albums to be recorded digitally using the Mitsubishi X-800 recorder.

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