Joe Ely

About

Joe Ely (born in Amarillo, Texas, on 9 February 1947; died 15 December 2025) was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist remembered as one of the main movers" of Austin, Texas' progressive country scene in the 1970s and 1980s, and for his genre-crossing career performing with Bruce Springsteen, Uncle Tupelo, Los Super Seven, The Chieftains, James McMurtry, The Clash, Lyle Lovett, John Hiatt, and Guy Clark. In October 2022, he was inducted to the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame.

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   The Road Goes On Forever

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   Boxcars

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   She Never Spoke Spanish To Me

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   Honky Tonk Masquerade

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   Dallas

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   All Just To Get To You

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   Me And Billy The Kid

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   West Texas Waltz

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