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Steve Earle — I Feel Alright
Album: I Feel Alright
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Released: 1996
Length: 2:49
Plays (last 30 days): 1
I was born my papa's son
A wandering eye and a smoking gun
Now some of you would live through me
And lock me up and throw away the key
Or just find a place to hide away
And hope that I'll just go away, huh

But I feel alright, I feel alright tonight
I feel alright, I feel alright tonight

And I'll bring you precious contraband
And ancient tales from distant lands
Of conquerors and concubines
And conjurers from darker times
Betrayal and conspiracy
Sacrilege and heresy

But I feel alright, I feel alright tonight
I feel alright, I feel alright tonight

I got everything you want or need
Your darkest fear, your fondest dream
I ask you questions, tell you lies
Criticize and sympathize
Yeah, but be careful what you wish for, friend
Because I've been to hell and now I'm back again

I feel alright, yeah, I feel alright tonight
Yeah, I feel alright, I feel alright tonight
I feel alright, feel alright
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A total low temperature dude.
Puts a smile on my face every time. What more could you ask?
,,,artsy in its very simplicity,,  
 Egctheow wrote:
I know I'm dumb, and I like the song, but is anybody else reminded of Gloria?
 
Initially I thought, hell no, but after the chorus I found myself imaging GLOOREEEEUH, and it fit.
 LowPhreak wrote:
Too much over-analyzing here once again for a song like this. Well leave it to RPeeps, huh? {#Headache}

Just ask yourself...does it make me feel awright? Yeah? k turn the sumbitchin' radio up. Done.

Keep rawkin', Steve!
 
Bonus points for the word "sumbitchin' "


This song rocks! His first release after serving a prison sentence for heroin possession and the entire album is solid.
About Miranda Lamberts "Kerosene": Although Lambert was technically the sole writer of "Kerosene," she gave co-writer's credit to alt-country singer Steve Earle after others noted a similarity to his song "I Feel Alright." She stated in an interview that she had inadvertently duplicated the melody and structure, saying: "I didn't purposefully plagiarize his song -- but unconsciously, I copied it almost exactly. I guess I'd listened to it so much that I just kind of had it in there." [1]
Taking the whole fam damly to see him in a nightclub in ... a couple of weeks! Yow!

What's funny is the Supersuckers play the same club the night before, and they don't have anything on their schedule the next day. Would be amazing if we got a Steve + Supersuckers reunion... 
 Egctheow wrote:
I know I'm dumb, and I like the song, but is anybody else reminded of Gloria?
 

I can hear that, yeah.
 Egctheow wrote:
I know I'm dumb, and I like the song, but is anybody else reminded of Gloria?
 

It has a few tonal and rhythmic similarities so no not dumb at all. 
 Egctheow wrote:
I know I'm dumb, and I like the song, but is anybody else reminded of Gloria?
 
The guitar strumming style is certainly reminiscent, but it's a different chord progression.
I know I'm dumb, and I like the song, but is anybody else reminded of Gloria?
 Cynaera wrote:
I would LOVE to see Steve Earle on a double-bill with Todd Snider.  They're both great storytellers, with a cynical sense of humor.  I hadn't heard this song before, but it's far different from "The Revolution Starts Now" and "Copperhead Road."  I really like it - in fact, I'm starting to appreciate Steve Earle's body of work a whole lot more lately.  Maybe I'm finally realizing that I'm not going to live forever, so I need to be in the moment as much as possible instead of planning for a future that could change in a heartbeat or stop on a dime.

Guh.  I think too much.  Gotta go dance now. {#Bounce}

 
{#Hearteyes}

gonna look into Todd Snider now  : )
It's an 8 + 1 for The Wire montage.
 Hannio wrote:

It's segue, dammit! 



 
 Duc1098 wrote:

Now I feel the need to ride a segway from a John Hiatt show to one by Steve Earle.
{#Lol}
 Hannio wrote:

It's segue, dammit! 



 
Now I feel the need to ride a segway from a John Hiatt show to one by Steve Earle.
Too much over-analyzing here once again for a song like this. Well leave it to RPeeps, huh? {#Headache}

Just ask yourself...does it make me feel awright? Yeah? k turn the sumbitchin' radio up. Done.

Keep rawkin', Steve!
 atthetone wrote:
Nice segway fron John Hiatt to Steve Earle, thats what I love about RP....roll on  :)

 

It's segue, dammit! 


Luvin this one....seeing Steve this weekend at the Byron Bay Blues fest.....wooohoooo....
 'Kerosene' by Melissa Lambert sure sounds a lot like this



Love me some S.E.  

Need some from Transcendental Blues album.  Please.

 
Very very mesmerising, fulfilling! {#Notworthy}
let this treasure stay buried
 WonderLizard wrote:

The chord progression is called a V IV I turnaround—the blues (or "Louie, Louie") basic I IV V progression is played in reverse. "Gloria" is probably the most celebrated example, but there are hundreds: "What I Like About You" (Romantics), "R-O-C-K in the USA" (Mellencamp) are popular examples, both slightly changed to V I IV I. This is, like the "Louie, Louie" progression (listen carefully to "Magical Mystery Tour"), is a time honored chord structure that stretches back to the roots of modern rock. No wonder it sounds familiar, eh?

 
Exactly.  Thanks.
 ubuntourist wrote:
"G. L. O. R. I. I. I. A."

(occasionally)

 
Yes. My thoughts exactly.
 kingart wrote:
  kingart wrote:
Steve Earle Mellencamp. 

  
Now don't get me wrong, I like John Mellencamp, but Mr. Steve Earle stands alone.  He's an American treasure and a woefully underappreciated artist.  

___________

I agree — if I never hear Little Pink Houses again, it's too soon, whereas Copperhead Road or Jerusalem are always welcome to my ears — but that doesn't mean that one doesn't sound like the other. For that matter, we have echoes of "Gloria" and Them in here too. 

 


  kingart wrote:
Steve Earle Mellencamp. 

  
Now don't get me wrong, I like John Mellencamp, but Mr. Steve Earle stands alone.  He's an American treasure and a woefully underappreciated artist.  

___________

I agree — if I never hear Little Pink Houses again, it's too soon — but that doesn't mean that one doesn't sound like the other. For that matter, we have echoes of "Gloria" and Them in here too. 

More Steve Earle, please.  Lots of good stuff on Transcendental Blues; title track, Halo 'Round the Moon, Lonelier Than This ...

 
 kingart wrote:
Steve Earle Mellencamp. 

 
Mellencamp wishes he had half the talent Steve Earle has.
 Was thinking the same thing, homeslice.  Great show, great song, great artist/actor!


Jamunca wrote:
THE WIRE!

 


 kingart wrote:
Steve Earle Mellencamp. 

 

 kingart wrote:
Steve Earle Mellencamp. 

 
Oh, yeah. {#Yes}
 kingart wrote:
Steve Earle Mellencamp. 

 
Now don't get me wrong, I like John Mellencamp, but Mr. Steve Earle stands alone.  He's an American treasure and a woefully underappreciated artist.  
Steve Earle Mellencamp. 
He has managed to make it to nearly twice the age of that "Glee" actor who recently died of an overdose, so he must be doing something right.
"G. L. O. R. I. I. I. A."

(occasionally)
"Took some time off to take care of some life style issues".  Ha!  Heroin addiction is no more a life style issue than being short or gay.

Now I feel alright.
Ha.
 LongGoneDaddy wrote:
liked him best on the album he did with Del McCoury
 
Yea right! That was one great album.
Nice segway fron John Hiatt to Steve Earle, thats what I love about RP....roll on  :)
liked him best on the album he did with Del McCoury
Love this raw American music...
Head bang rock signs over head!
Don't hold back, Steve, tell us how you really feel.
yeah, not much heart in that one...
 skyrunr wrote:
sounds TOO much like g l o r i a or U2's silver and gold
 
Or Steve Wynn & the Dream Syndicate if want to keep it on this side of the Atlantic.  Never a bad thing...
Steve Earle always seems to get a thumbs up from me. Seen him many times (thanks HSB and Warren Hellman, RIP).


 skyrunr wrote:
sounds TOO much like g l o r i a or U2's silver and gold
 
The chord progression is called a V IV I turnaround—the blues (or "Louie, Louie") basic I IV V progression is played in reverse. "Gloria" is probably the most celebrated example, but there are hundreds: "What I Like About You" (Romantics), "R-O-C-K in the USA" (Mellencamp) are popular examples, both slightly changed to V I IV I. This is, like the "Louie, Louie" progression (listen carefully to "Magical Mystery Tour"), is a time honored chord structure that stretches back to the roots of modern rock. No wonder it sounds familiar, eh?
sounds TOO much like g l o r i a or U2's silver and gold
Saw them in the summer of '11 it was an awsome show.
 vandal wrote:

Steve Earle and the Dukes (and the Duchesses) are playing at the Crystal Ballroom tonight - I might have to talk the happy hour crew into going with me. . .

 
I bet that was an awesome show! I love me some Dukes and Duchesses!

Mr. Earle following Mr. Hiatt......two of the best hit-you-in-the-gut-and-slap-you-in-the-heart boys around. Thanks, Bill!
I would LOVE to see Steve Earle on a double-bill with Todd Snider.  They're both great storytellers, with a cynical sense of humor.  I hadn't heard this song before, but it's far different from "The Revolution Starts Now" and "Copperhead Road."  I really like it - in fact, I'm starting to appreciate Steve Earle's body of work a whole lot more lately.  Maybe I'm finally realizing that I'm not going to live forever, so I need to be in the moment as much as possible instead of planning for a future that could change in a heartbeat or stop on a dime.

Guh.  I think too much.  Gotta go dance now. {#Bounce}

Steve Earle and the Dukes (and the Duchesses) are playing at the Crystal Ballroom tonight - I might have to talk the happy hour crew into going with me. . .

 bookishbitty wrote:
I believe this was the final episode song on one of the seasons of "The Wire".  He also did the theme song for the last season and appeared in a (some?) episode.
 
Yes, he had an ongoing part as an AA councillor.
 k_trout wrote:

dating yourself is illegal in texas
{#Cowboy}
 
but not in Idaho, go figure. . . 

THE WIRE!
Well now, it occurs to me that we haven't heard Steve Earle weigh in on Wikileaks. I'm looking forward to the melody!
Well I feel alright hearing this too, Steve!{#Cheers}
 Canoe52 wrote:
This song is very similar to Gloria - you all remember the song Gloria don't you? Oh god, I'm dating myself again! {#Cry}
 

Opening notes are, I first thought it was since I just opened up my iTunes player when it started.

A good chunk of are dated memory wise but not it other ways.


I´m a lucky man, I´ve seen Steve a lot of times in Malmö at KB. He´s great and I love he´s music.
 musickat wrote:
PLEASE PLEASE  More Steve Earle
 

+1 YES!
PLEASE PLEASE  More Steve Earle
I kept expecting to hear the lyric "waiting for the end of the world" for some reason...
Thanks, Misterfixit, for quoting a real encyclopedia.... not Wikipedia!  

 RobK wrote:

C'mon...even Woody Allen says "geniuses".
 
Woody Allen?  Never heard of him or her or it.

As for Genii:

In its earliest meaning in private cult, the genius of the Roman housefather and the iuno, or juno, of the housemother were worshiped. These certainly were not the souls of the married pair, as is clear both from their names and from the fact that in no early document is there mention of the genius or iuno of a dead person. The genius and iuno were probably the male and female forms of the family’s, or clan’s, power of continuing itself by reproduction, which were in the keeping of the heads of the family for the time being and passed at death to their successors. In this as in all forms of his cult, the genius was often conceived as appearing in the form of a snake, although he is also shown in art as a young man, generally engaged in sacrificing. At every wedding a bed, the lectus genialis, was made for the genius and iuno of the husband and wife, and its presence in the house was a sign of matrimony.

Owing to the rise of individualism and also to the prevalence of Greek ideas concerning a guardian spirit, or daimon, the genius lost its original meaning and came to be a sort of personification of the individual’s natural desires and appetites. Hence the phrases indulgere genio, genium defrudare, signifying, respectively, to lead a pleasurable life, and to lead a stingy life. The development, however, did not stop here. The genius came to be thought of as a sort of guardian angel, a higher self; and, as the Greek daimon was sometimes rationalized into the individual’s character or temper, so also the poet Horace half-seriously said that only the genius knows what makes one person so different from another, adding that he is a god who is born and dies with each one of us. This individual genius was worshipped by each individual, especially on his birthday. A few inscriptions even mention the genius of a dead person, as Christian epitaphs sometimes speak of his angel.

To show reverence for the genius of another or to swear by it was a mark of deep respect; hence, it is not unnatural that the genius of Augustus and of his successors formed objects of popular cult. Thus, to worship the genius Augusti avoided affronting the feeling against worshipping any living emperor, which remained fairly strong in Italy; for, of course, all genii were divine and might properly be worshipped.

As with the Greek daimones, there was a vast variety of genii, or guardian spirits—those of places, genius loci, including buildings (genius balneorum, etc.), and of corporations of all sorts, from the state (genius populi Romani) to small bodies of troops, guilds of tradesmen, and so forth. A very curious development is that one sometimes heard of the genius of a god, even of Jupiter, or of the iuno of a goddess.

 

Thank you Encyclopaedia Britannica.



 Canoe52 wrote:
This song is very similar to Gloria - you all remember the song Gloria don't you? Oh god, I'm dating myself again! {#Cry}
 
dating yourself is illegal in texas
{#Cowboy}

 bookishbitty wrote:
I believe this was the final episode song on one of the seasons of "The Wire".  He also did the theme song for the last season and appeared in a (some?) episode.
 
yeah, this song was used during Season 2's wrap up.  Earle appeared extensively in Season's 1 and 5 as Bub's sponsor.

I believe this was the final episode song on one of the seasons of "The Wire".  He also did the theme song for the last season and appeared in a (some?) episode.
Saw Steve and Alison a few weeks ago.  He's trying his best to sing the love songs and stay a-political for a month or two.  Well, he tries.....

Still yet, his political songs resonate especially well with the bailout plans.
More Steve!!
 Rickvee wrote:
A very good song from back when Steve was more concerned about writing a great song than espousing left wing politics.
 
Steve has had the same politics throughout his entire career. Just like the rest of us on the Left, he decided he had to speak out while he still could. I am as proud of him as his old mentor Townes Van Zandt would be, if he were still with us.

Just in case you didn't notice, there ain't much "Daddy Yankee", "Kid Rock", "Big and Rich", or "Toby Keith" being played on RP. Maybe there's a "Fox News" equivalent out there somewhere. Naaah, couldn't be. There's no money in it, and ol' Rupert only goes where the money is.

Just trying to help. {#Nyah} {#Rolleyes} {#Razz} {#Zip-lip}
 brewmonkey wrote:
10 from me; his new album Washington Square...is grrrrrrrrrreat.

 
Especially the, er, dedication to Lou Dobbs...{#Propeller}


10 from me; his new album Washington Square...is grrrrrrrrrreat.
i feel alright after this one. thanks a lot.
OCDHG wrote:
I know at least one person that uploaded some Stacy and Mark on the LRC, but don't know how well it did... Did you do a search to see if there is any in the library? I like Stacy.
I uploaded several and Denied! Blocked at the net. Oh well.
A very good song from back when Steve was more concerned about writing a great song than espousing left wing politics.
Next Tuesday, Moore Theater, Seattle, 4th row -- can't wait!
Funny: the introducing riff made me think it would be another cover version of Gloria....
Misterfixit wrote:
Steve's work continues to amaze Music City. Between him and Jeffrey Steele .... well they are modern genii of music.
C'mon...even Woody Allen says "geniuses".
Meh. I think I'll go to the kitchen and make some lunch now.
Ole Steve .... "Be Careful What You Wish For ..." Truer words were never spoken. Steve's work continues to amaze Music City. Between him and Jeffrey Steele .... well they are modern genii of music. Now if we can get them together on the stage at The Bluebird ....
cool, fun, cruising down the highway music
By this set, we're halfway to Hiatt, Prine, Lovett and Earle
nalle wrote:
Mr Earle, we would like to see you in Malmoe at KB again.
Caught him here in little ol' Tucson not so long ago and he put on a great show...told fabulous stories and flipped off the current administration on more than one occasion. Entertaining, regardless of which side of the aisle you sit. Quite likeable tune.
This is one Steve's best CD's!!!
Mr Earle, we would like to see you in Malmoe at KB again.
I young country chick Lombard? ripped this tune off and I think they settled out of court.
Geecheeboy wrote:
I have been tempted to upload some of her music to the LRC since I have all of it. Think anyone wants to hear it? I think she is wonderful, but was afraid someone would abuse her. She does have a unique voice.
I know at least one person that uploaded some Stacy and Mark on the LRC, but don't know how well it did... Did you do a search to see if there is any in the library? I like Stacy.
parrothead wrote:
About two months ago,I went down to my favorite watering hole in Black Mt. NC and the duo that was playing the acoustic guitars that night was great.Come to find out the girl that was singing was Steve Earls little sister.Shame on me for not remembering her first name.Any one reading this please help.She was very nice to everyone at the bar and they where really entertaining.I also must add that she is much better looking than her brother.Shame on me again for not buying any of there CD's since I had spent all my cash on beer that night....
Jack_Jefferson wrote:
His sister is Stacy. I happen to see her at a small place here in Columbus about 4-5 years ago. And I agree she's very cute and has a sweet voice.
I have been tempted to upload some of her music to the LRC since I have all of it. Think anyone wants to hear it? I think she is wonderful, but was afraid someone would abuse her. She does have a unique voice.
finally something at least above average, this is quite good..
Bill, I would love to hear some of Steve Earle's old stuff -- like Copperhead Road.
"Now some of you would live through me Lock me up and throw away the key, Ha!" Love that defiance. Great tune.
"Most Excellent"
ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:
Glooooria
Gloria is Van Morrison....
Yes, more Steve Earle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PLAY MORE STEVE EARLE!!! How about Tom Ames Prayer, please?
Glooooria
parrothead wrote:
About two months ago,I went down to my favorite watering hole in Black Mt. NC and the duo that was playing the acoustic guitars that night was great.Come to find out the girl that was singing was Steve Earls little sister.Shame on me for not remembering her first name.Any one reading this please help.She was very nice to everyone at the bar and they where really entertaining.I also must add that she is much better looking than her brother.Shame on me again for not buying any of there CD's since I had spent all my cash on beer that night...
His sister is Stacy. I happen to see her at a small place here in Columbus about 4-5 years ago. And I agree she's very cute and has a sweet voice.
Duffalo wrote:
G L O R I A...
B I T E M E... Your comment bears a vague resemblance to a comment I heard thirty years ago, therefore I assume it's a rip-off and I dismiss you with a flippant response the same way you dismissed Steve Earle because of a vague similarity to a Van Morrison song. Steve Earle is a such a brilliant, accomplished songwriter, he deserves far more respect.
G L O R I A...
About two months ago,I went down to my favorite watering hole in Black Mt. NC and the duo that was playing the acoustic guitars that night was great.Come to find out the girl that was singing was Steve Earls little sister.Shame on me for not remembering her first name.Any one reading this please help.She was very nice to everyone at the bar and they where really entertaining.I also must add that she is much better looking than her brother.Shame on me again for not buying any of there CD's since I had spent all my cash on beer that night...
stinkycheese wrote:
"I Feel ALL RIGHT." Curse you for your poor grammar, Steve Earle! A 10.
alright One entry found for alright. Main Entry: al·right Pronunciation: (")ol-'rIt, 'ol-" Function: adverb or adjective : ALL RIGHT usage The one-word spelling alright appeared some 75 years after all right itself had reappeared from a 400-year-long absence. Since the early 20th century some critics have insisted alright is wrong, but it has its defenders and its users. It is less frequent than all right but remains in common use especially in journalistic and business publications. It is quite common in fictional dialogue, and is used occasionally in other writing .
In the beginning I thought it was a bad version of "Gloria". Now I see it's a bad version of "Desire".
I agree about the greatness of this cd, and that duet IS awesome. Their voices are a perfect blend. 'More Than I Can Do' is terrific, too, in a creepy kind of way - pretty much a stalker's anthem.
More Steve Earle!!
Saluki wrote:
One of the best CDs I have ever bought. The duet with Lucinda is awesome.
That song is still one of my all time favorites. This is the start of his sober years, or as KHYI calls it Chunky Earle.
Anything by Steve Earle is welcome...
"I Feel ALL RIGHT." Curse you for your poor grammar, Steve Earle! A 10.
I think he wrote this just after being released from prison for a drug charge. You feel his emotions.
One of the best artists I have ever heard! :D