This week saw the pre-order launch for J.T., the new album from Steve Earle & The Dukes which pay tribute to Steve’s late son, Justin Townes Earle (J.T.), who passed away on August 20, 2020 in Nashville. The album will be released digitally on what would have been Justin’s 39th birthday, January 4, 2021, via New West Records.
“The record is called J.T. because Justin was never called anything else until he was nearly grown. Well, when he was little, I called him Cowboy,” explains Steve Earle. “For better or worse, right or wrong, I loved Justin Townes Earle more than anything else on this earth. That being said, I made this record, like every other record I’ve ever made… for me. It was the only way I knew to say goodbye.”
The pre-launch was accompanied by the release of “Harlem River Blues”, a strong and driving lead single and a favourite of JT fans as well as being the title of his 2010 album. Those who pre-order J.T. in digital format will instantly receive “Harlem River Blues.” The CD and vinyl editions of the album will follow on March 19, 2021.
Steve Earle – J.T. Track Listing:
- I Don’t Care
- Ain’t Glad I’m Leaving
- Maria
- Far Away In Another Town
- They Killed John Henry
- Turn Out My Lights
- Lone Pine Hill
- Champagne Corolla
- The Saint Of Lost Causes
- Harlem River Blues
- Last Words
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