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
Acres Of Corn When I was a child, I spoke as a child Now…
Blue Wing He had a blue wing tattooed on his shoulder Well, it…
Canadian Whisky In the hills of Montana There's a timber wolf howlin' The ra…
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…
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…
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…
Walkin' On the Moon The lights of the town were just shuttin' down ,…
Who's Gonna Build Your Wall? I got 800 miles of bolted border Right outside my door There…