Tarpaper Sky, by Rodney Crowell

Tarpaper Sky

by Rodney Crowell

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1.	The Long Journey Home 04:23	buy track
2.	Fever On The Bayou 03:56	buy track
3.	Frankie Please 02:43	buy track
4.	God I'm Missing You 03:54	buy track
5.	Famous Last Words Of A Fool In Love 03:49	buy track
6.	Somebody's Shadow 03:29	buy track
7.	Grandma Loved That Old Man 03:43	buy track
8.	Jesus Talk To Mama 03:40	buy track
9.	I Wouldn't Be Me Without You 03:28	buy track
10.	The Flyboy & The Kid 03:55	buy track
11.	Oh What A Beautiful World 05:07	buy track

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Crowell has pushed the boundaries of country, folk and roots music long before the term Americana was coined as a genre, making a name for himself and gaining respect as both a songwriter and as an artist. Celebrating 40 years of making music, Crowell has created an album that harkens back to some of his most revered and loved works. Tarpaper Sky would sit comfortably on the shelf right between the chart-topping fan favorite Diamonds and Dirt (1988) and Life Is Messy (1992). This album marks a reunion of the creative partnership of Crowell and musical accomplice Steuart Smith, who was an integral part of his overall sound during the late ‘80s.

The lyrics and message behind the bittersweet "Long Journey Home" sum it up best, “the simple life tastes sweeter now, you have no need to roam". The songs and vibe of Tarpaper Sky are full of warmth and familiarity as if it were a favorite record you would have worn out years ago. “Frankie Please,” an ode to falling fast for a fast woman rocks like a jukebox classic, as does the two-step ready focus track “Fever on the Bayou” while the touching “God I’m Missing You” and “Grandma Loved That Old Man” resonate with themes that lovers of Crowell have long been drawn to – vivid characters, heartbreak and sentiment for life’s lessons.

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released April 15, 2014

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Rodney Crowell Crosby, Texas

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Apr 27

The Saxon Pub

Austin, TX
Apr 28

The Saxon Pub

Austin, TX
Aug 21

Tønder Festival

Tonder, Denmark
Sep 5

Appalachian Theatre

Boone, NC
Sep 5

Antlers & Acorns Festival

Boone, NC
Oct 1

Main Street Crossing

Tomball, TX
Oct 2

Main Street Crossing

Tomball, TX
Oct 5

Cultural Activities Center

Temple, TX

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