Tom Russell (born in Los Angeles in either 1947 or 1948) is an American sin… Read Full Bio ↴Tom Russell (born in Los Angeles in either 1947 or 1948) is an American singer-songwriter from California, currently living in El Paso, Texas. His music incorporates elements of folk, traditional country & western, border and cowboy music of the American West. Russell's songs have been recorded by artists such as Johnny Cash, Ian Tyson, Nanci Griffith, Dave Alvin and others. In addition to his music, he is also an artist and published author.
In the 1980s Russell made four albums credited to the Tom Russell Band. These featured Andrew Hardin and accordionist Fats Kaplin.
In the 1990s Russell made a number of solo albums, collaborated with blues singer Barrence Whitfield on two albums, and also recorded an acoustic album mixing original material with his favorite cowboy-themed songs. His albums include several guest appearances from other folk, country, and Americana artists, such as Chris Gaffney and Dave Alvin. His song "Outbound Plane", co-written with Nanci Griffith, became a Top Ten country hit for Suzy Bogguss. His most significant album from this period is the 1999 folk opera, The Man From God Knows Where.
His more recent albums include "Blood and Candle Smoke" (2009) and "Mesabi" (2011).
In the 1980s Russell made four albums credited to the Tom Russell Band. These featured Andrew Hardin and accordionist Fats Kaplin.
In the 1990s Russell made a number of solo albums, collaborated with blues singer Barrence Whitfield on two albums, and also recorded an acoustic album mixing original material with his favorite cowboy-themed songs. His albums include several guest appearances from other folk, country, and Americana artists, such as Chris Gaffney and Dave Alvin. His song "Outbound Plane", co-written with Nanci Griffith, became a Top Ten country hit for Suzy Bogguss. His most significant album from this period is the 1999 folk opera, The Man From God Knows Where.
His more recent albums include "Blood and Candle Smoke" (2009) and "Mesabi" (2011).
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Tom Russell Lyrics
Beyond the Blues Old man on the corner, singin' my life Playin' guitar…
California Snow I'm just tryin' to make a livin' I'm an old man…
Down the Rio Grande Baby pulled her blue dress on and walked out in…
Gallo del Cielo Carlos Zaragoza left his home in Casas Grandes when the…
Haley's Comet "Do you know who I am?" said Bill Haley In…
Joshua Tree Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase Hakuna Matata! Ain't…
Kid from Spavinaw I was born in Oklahoma, 1931 Outside the town of…
Manzanar He said my name is Nakashima And I'm a proud American I…
Navajo Rug Well, It's 3 eggs up A whiskey toast and home fries…
Out In California I'm sitting here drinkin' in the last bar on earth Sittin'…
Outbound Plane Don't want to be standing here With this ticket for this…
St. Olav's Gate Drinking black market vodka in the back of the Scottsman's…
Stealing Electricity There's a Mexican dead up on a power line He's deader…
The Rose of San Joaquin Farewell to the lights of Madera, I'm leaving with the…
Tonight We Ride Panco Villa crossed the border in the year of ought…
Touch of Evil The night my baby left me I crossed the bridge…
U.S. Steel Homestead Pennsylvania, the home of the U.S. Steel And the m…
Who's Gonna Build Your Wall? I got 800 miles of bolted border Right outside my door There…