Honky Tonks and Cheap Motels
Honky Tonks and Cheap Motels is the first studio album by Whitey Morgan and the 78's.
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| Released | 23 September 2008 | |||
| Recorded | 2008, Small Stone Records, Detroit | |||
| Genre | outlaw country, classic country, honky tonk | |||
| Language | English | |||
| Label | Small Stone Records | |||
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Recording
The album was recorded at Rustbelt Studios, Royal Oak, MI and released on 23 September 2008 on Small Stone Recordings. The members of the band at the time of recording included Whitey Morgan (Eric David Allen) on vocals and guitar, Benny James Vermeylen on guitar and vocals, Jeremy "Leroy" Biltz on guitar, Jeremy Mackinder on bass, and Mike Popovich on drums. Special Guest musician Fred Newell (known for his many recordings with Waylon Jennings) on pedal steel.[1]
Album Art
The album design, layout, and photography was completed by Liz "Cupcake Detroit" Mackinder.
Track listing
1. "Hold Her When She Cries"
2. "Crazy"
3. "If It Ain't Broke" (Eric Allen, Dan Coburn)
4. "Back to Back" (Billy Dee, Wendall Atkins)
5. "Cheatin' Again"
6. "Honky Tonk Angel"
7. "I'm on Fire" (Bruce Springsteen)
8. "Another Round"
9. "Goodbye Dixie"
10. "Love and Honor"
11. "Prove It All to You"
12. "Sinner"[2]
References
- Archived October 25, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- Whitey Morgan and the 78's. Honky Tonks and Cheap Motels. Royal Ok, MI, Small Stone Recordings: 2008. Liner Notes.
- Allmusic review