The Flatlanders

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I Know You Number Sixteen Shadow Of The Moon Dallas Down In My Hometown Stars In My Life I Think Too Much Of You Bhagavan Decreed Tonight I Think I m Gonna Go Downtown You ve Never Seen Me Cry One Road More Story Of You Rose From The Mountain The Heart You Left Behind

In January 1972 a newly formed grassroots band The Flatlanders (comprised of the nucleus of Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock) travelled to Tommy Allsup s Odessa, TX studio at the urging of a local radio DJ. The 14 songs recorded on reel-to-reel tape arguably marked the birth of alternative country music. In celebration of their 40th anniversary together, the esteemed founding fathers of Americana will release a collection of these recordings as The Odessa Tapes via New West Records.

Thought lost for nearly 4 decades, The Odessa Tapes pristine recordings capture without any polish the special blend of country, folk, roots and cosmic energy The Flatlanders pioneered. A DVD featuring a candid new interview with The Flatlanders discussing the myths of the early days of their career and booklet with unreleased archival photos will round out this deluxe package. Limited edition 180-gram vinyl will also be available for the audio portion of the release.

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Homeland Refugee Borderless Love After The Storm Wishing For A Rainbow No Way I'll Never Need You Just About Time Love's Own Chains Cry For Freedom The Way We Are Thank God For The Road Free The Wind Sowing On The Mountain There's Never Been

The Flatlanders -- Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Joe Ely and Butch Hancock -- three of Texas’ most respected singer/songwriters, return with Hills And Valleys, a new album out March 31st from New West Records. The three friends pooled their diverse, yet complimentary songwriting talents and co-wrote eight of the 13 tracks on the record, their first in 5 years and only 4th studio album in 30 years. Hills And Valleys was produced by Grammy® Award winning producer Lloyd Maines (Dixie Chicks Home), who also appears on the album playing acoustic guitar, Dobro, pedal, steel and more.