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New West Records is proud to Can't Steal My Fire The Songs of David Olney. This album features new versions of David Olney songs recorded by Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, Willis Alan Ramsey, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Mary Gauthier, Jim Lauderdale, and Buddy Miller among others. The tracklist is also highlighted by a never-before released live recording by Townes Van Zandt. Originally from Rhode Island, Olney moved to Nashville in the early 70s and fell in with a group of songwriters including Townes Van Zandt, John Hiatt, Steve Earle, Guy Clark, and Rodney Crowell. With his rock band David Olney and the X-Rays he toured tirelessly. He went on to a string of brilliant albums and his songs were recorded by Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, Del McCoury, Linda Ronstadt, and many others. But the bright lights of stardom never shone on David, and he died the way he lived onstage in a club, far from home, singing a song. This album gathers some of David's friends and colleagues to pay tribute to his unique vision. Many of these artists are legends in their own right; all are here because of their deep admiration and respect for the man and his songs. Album Tracks 1. Deeper Well - Lucinda Williams 2. Sister Angelina - Steve Earle 3. Voices on the Water - the McCrary Sisters 4. Jerusalem Tomorrow - Buddy Miller 5. If My Eyes Were Blind - the Steeldrivers 6. Women Across the River - Willis Alan Ramsey 7. 1917 - Mary Gauthier 8. Always the Stranger - R.B. Morris 9. If It Wasn't for the Wind - Jimmie Dale Gilmore 10. Running from Love - Anana Kaye 11. That's My Story - Greg Brown 12. Sonnet #40 - David Olney 13. Titanic - Afton Wolfe 14. Steal My Thunder - Dave Alvin with the Rick Holmstrom Trio 15. Delta Blue - Jim Lauderdale 16. She's Alone Tonight - Janis Ian 17. Illegal Cargo - Townes Van Zandt
