I shouldn’t be shocked when someone explains they’re not familiar with the works of Blaze Foley but it’s nearly impossible for me not to be. He’s an outstanding songwriter & storyteller. Truly one of the best there ever was IMO. He’s been emulated, covered and probably a major influence on your favorite musicians. Foley was shot dead at the young age of 39 years old while defending a friend. Taken too soon & certainly with more to offer us… That being said, I’m grateful for the catalog he did leave us in the short time he was playing about old dirty bars and otherwise. If you are familiar with Blaze then you know that all of his albums vary in some way or another yet often overlapping in song titles. Each comes with a different sound, vibe, recording style, location, etc. Often recorded live with barstool hecklers, babies crying or barking dogs in the background. Released 17 years after Foley’s death, “Cold, Cold World” is a collection of some early studio recordings from around Texas during the late 70’s/early 80’s – featuring Gurf Morlix on guitar & Riley Osborne on piano. If you are a fan of singer/songwriters such as Dylan, Prine & Townes(who isn’t?) – Blaze Foley is a must!
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