Artist: Joe Ely
Genre: Country/Rock
Joe Ely is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist whose work bridges country, rock, and Tex-Mex influences. Emerging from Lubbock, Texas, alongside Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock (as The Flatlanders), Ely developed a roadhouse rock style that earned critical acclaim and a devoted following. His albums combined honky-tonk tradition with rock energy and poetic songwriting. Ely's collaborations with The Clash demonstrated his appeal across genres. His live performances were legendary for their intensity and duration. Ely represented the alternative country movement before that term existed, proving that country music could maintain authenticity while embracing rock's energy. His influence on Americana and roots rock was substantial.
Joe Ely vinyl records (9)
JOE ELY Lord Of The Highway (1987 UK 10-track vinyl LP picture sleeve. The sleeve shows very little of its years and the vinyl looks seldom played FIEND101) Track Listing: 1. Lord Of The Highway 2. Dont Put A Lock On My Heart 3. Me And Billy The Kid 4. Letter To L.A 5. No Rope Daisy-O 6. My Baby Thinks Shes French 7
£12.00 used
JOE ELY Down On The Drag (1979 UK 10-track vinyl LP fully laminated gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows mild wear with some laminate lifting the inside gatefold looks great and the vinyl has a few minor scuff marks but otherwise shows little sign of play MCG3532) Track Listing: Fools Fall In Love B
£12.00 used
JOE ELY Whats Shakin Tonight (1984 US 1-track promotional white label 12 vinyl single taken from Elys Hi-Res album plays the same version both sides; issued in a custom printed black and white picture sleeve L33-1168)
£9.49 used
JOE ELY Musta Notta Gotta Lotta (1981 UK 11-track vinyl LP featuring Lloyd Maines on Steel Guitar glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve has a slight corner crease and some light storage wear whilst the vinyl looks barely played MCF3099) Track Listing: 1. Musta Notta Gotta Lotta 2. Dallas 3. Wishin For You 4
£12.00 used
JOE ELY Dig All Night (1988 UK Demon label issue 10-track vinyl LP. Housed in a glossy picture sleeve with Ely sporting some unmissable leathers and patent black boots at the mic-stand. Both sleeve and vinyl remains near mint. FIEND130) Track Listing: 1. Settle For Love 2. For Your Love 3. My Eyes Got Lucky 4
£14.00 used
JOE ELY Down On The Drag (1979 US 10-track LP gatefold picture sleeve. Includes Fools Fall In Love Crazy Lemon Down On The Drag and more. The sleeve shows very little wear and the vinyl looks like its hardly been played MCA3080) Track Listing: A1 Fools Fall In Love 4:10 A2 B.B.Q & Foam 3:43 A3 Standin At The Big Hotel 4:09 A4 Crazy Lemon 3:48 A5 Crawdad Train 3:21 B1 In Another World 3:27 B2 She Leaves You Where You Are 3:33 B3 Down On The Drag 4:42 B4 Time For Travelin 4:12 B5 Maria 4:01
£12.00 used
THE JOE ELY BAND Live Shots (1980 UK 10-track LP recorded live in London during a tour supporting The Clash complete with illustrated credits inner custom price stickered picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl remains in superb condition with few signs of play MCF3064) Track Listing: Fingernails Midnight Shift Honky Tonk Masquerade Honky Tonkin Long Snake Moon I Had My Hopes Up High She Never Spoke Spanish To Me Johnnys Blues Fools Fall In Love Boxcars
£14.00 used
JOE ELY Dig All Night (1988 US 10-track vinyl LP glossy picture sleeve with deletion drill hole in the top left corner. The sleeve shows only minor wear and the vinyl has just a few light surface scuffs HI8015) Track Listing: 1. Settle For Love 2. For Your Love 3. My Eyes Got Lucky 4. Maybe Shell Find Me 5
£9.00 used
JOE ELY Hi-Res (1984 UK MCA Records 10-track LP including Whats Shakin Tonight & Cool Rockin Loretta picture sleeve . Both sleeve and vinyl in Excellent condition MCF 3214)
£9.00 used