Can't Steal My Fire: The Songs of David Olney

New West Records is proud to release 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 release 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.

A1. Deeper Well - Lucinda Williams

A2. Sister Angelina - Steve Earle

A3. Voices on the Water - The McCrary Sisters

A4. Jerusalem Tomorrow - Buddy Miller

B1. If My Eyes Were Blind - The Steeldrivers

B2. Women Across the River - Willis Alan Ramsey

B3. 1917 - Mary Gauthier

B4. Always the Stranger - R.B. Morris

C1. If It Wasn’t for the Wind - Jimmie Dale Gilmore

C2. Running From Love - Anana Kaye

C3. That’s My Story - Greg Brown

C4. Sonnet #40 - David Olney

C5. Titanic - Afton Wolfe

D1. Steal My Thunder - Dave Alvin with the Rick Holmstrom Trio

D2. Delta Blue - Jim Lauderdale

D3. She’s Alone Tonight - Janis Ian

D4. Illegal Cargo - Townes Van Zandt