On October 18th New West Records will 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.

Can’t Steal My Fire: The Songs of David Olney is available to preorder here on limited edition Tennessee Exclusive clear vinyl, standard black vinyl and CD.

TRACK LISTING

SIDE A

1. Deeper Well - Lucinda Williams

2. Sister Angelina - Steve Earle

3. Voices on the Water - The McCrary Sisters

4. Jerusalem Tomorrow -  Buddy Miller

SIDE B

1. If My Eyes Were Blind - The Steeldrivers

2. Women Across the River - Willis Alan Ramsey

3. 1917 - Mary Gauthier

4. Always the Stranger - R.B. Morris

SIDE C

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

2. Running From Love - Anana Kaye

3. That’s My Story - Greg Brown

4. Sonnet #40 - David Olney

5. Titanic - Afton Wolfe

SIDE D

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

2. Delta Blue - Jim Lauderdale

3. She’s Alone Tonight - Janis Ian

4. Illegal Cargo - Townes Van Zandt

Preorders for local, store pickup will be available at Grimey’s on Friday, October 18th.

Preorders for mail order will ship out from Grimey’s after Friday, October 18th.

*Preorders for store pickup will be held for three months after release date. Please pick up your Can't Steal My Fire preorder no later than January 18th.