Love and Theft
Love and Theft is a bit different from the group that scored a Top 10 hit t… Read Full Bio ↴Love and Theft is a bit different from the group that scored a Top 10 hit two years ago with “Runaway.” But the changes that have affected the group—most notably, signing with RCA Records and downsizing to a duo—have actually brought Love and Theft closer to what it originally set out to be: a band that writes, records and performs honest, soulful country music.
While Stephen Barker Liles and Eric Gunderson are proud of their successful first effort, they are excited to have teamed with producer Josh Leo (Alabama, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) on their RCA effort. "We love performing" says Stephen. "The way we are recording now is the way our influences made records: live with a band. It's a lot more organic.".”
Eric’s earthy voice is the perfect complement to Stephen’s high-altitude tenor. The guys happily share lead vocals, harmonize like a church choir, and bolster their band with their own guitar work. “Stephen and I have always been on the same page as far as the vision for Love and Theft and what we want it to be,” says Eric. “We feel like we have made the record we’ve always wanted to make.”
The result is a nod to the duo’s varied influences. “She’s Amazing” evokes the brilliant harmonies of the Eagles. The seductive “Amen” channels all the yearning of Roy Orbison. And the rollicking first single “Angel Eyes” brings to mind Elvis Presley’s “(You’re the) Devil in Disguise.”
While Johnny Cash and Orbison are both enormous influences, it might surprise fans to learn who the duo’s favorite artist is. “Hands-down, Elvis,” says Stephen. “My dad was really into him, so I got into him. I was all over Elvis growing up.”
Coincidentally, both Stephen and Eric—who didn’t meet until they were in their early 20s—were raised as pastors’ kids, and their respective fathers fed them a steady diet of gospel, oldies and country. “Our parents didn’t want us listening to secular music that much. But they’d let us listen to Elvis, Roy, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band…,” says Eric. “It was cool to grow up that way, and that’s still my favorite kind of music.”
It isn’t lost on the guys that they’re now recording for the very label that released some of their hero’s biggest hits. “We’re excited to be on RCA, the same label Elvis was on,” Stephen says with a smile.
Perhaps it was some divine intervention that led the friends to this point in their career. Eric and Stephen, after all, will be the first to tell you that their shared spirituality is a cornerstone of Love and Theft. In fact, both used to lead worship at their churches.
“That’s how we got our start playing music. Our faith is a huge part of our lives,” says Eric, pondering the fate of it all. “I feel like it was meant to be this way from the beginning. Our journey over the past four years was preparing us for where we’re at now.”
Which is squarely at the doorstop of a prosperous career in country music. With a young, vibrant sound, a captivating live show, and a passionate fan base, Love and Theft are poised to become the genre’s next great duo.
http://www.loveandtheft.com/
While Stephen Barker Liles and Eric Gunderson are proud of their successful first effort, they are excited to have teamed with producer Josh Leo (Alabama, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) on their RCA effort. "We love performing" says Stephen. "The way we are recording now is the way our influences made records: live with a band. It's a lot more organic.".”
Eric’s earthy voice is the perfect complement to Stephen’s high-altitude tenor. The guys happily share lead vocals, harmonize like a church choir, and bolster their band with their own guitar work. “Stephen and I have always been on the same page as far as the vision for Love and Theft and what we want it to be,” says Eric. “We feel like we have made the record we’ve always wanted to make.”
The result is a nod to the duo’s varied influences. “She’s Amazing” evokes the brilliant harmonies of the Eagles. The seductive “Amen” channels all the yearning of Roy Orbison. And the rollicking first single “Angel Eyes” brings to mind Elvis Presley’s “(You’re the) Devil in Disguise.”
While Johnny Cash and Orbison are both enormous influences, it might surprise fans to learn who the duo’s favorite artist is. “Hands-down, Elvis,” says Stephen. “My dad was really into him, so I got into him. I was all over Elvis growing up.”
Coincidentally, both Stephen and Eric—who didn’t meet until they were in their early 20s—were raised as pastors’ kids, and their respective fathers fed them a steady diet of gospel, oldies and country. “Our parents didn’t want us listening to secular music that much. But they’d let us listen to Elvis, Roy, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band…,” says Eric. “It was cool to grow up that way, and that’s still my favorite kind of music.”
It isn’t lost on the guys that they’re now recording for the very label that released some of their hero’s biggest hits. “We’re excited to be on RCA, the same label Elvis was on,” Stephen says with a smile.
Perhaps it was some divine intervention that led the friends to this point in their career. Eric and Stephen, after all, will be the first to tell you that their shared spirituality is a cornerstone of Love and Theft. In fact, both used to lead worship at their churches.
“That’s how we got our start playing music. Our faith is a huge part of our lives,” says Eric, pondering the fate of it all. “I feel like it was meant to be this way from the beginning. Our journey over the past four years was preparing us for where we’re at now.”
Which is squarely at the doorstop of a prosperous career in country music. With a young, vibrant sound, a captivating live show, and a passionate fan base, Love and Theft are poised to become the genre’s next great duo.
http://www.loveandtheft.com/
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Love and Theft Lyrics
Accidentally on Purpose I know its not your fault, you probably didn’t even…
Amen I know we shouldn't miss church But one Sunday won't hurt It…
Angel Eyes She likes whiskey with her water She starts dancing when the…
Anytime Anywhere Downtown, big city, busy streets Small town, front porch sw…
Can't Go Back Mountains, staring at me as they're rollin' by. Sunset, pain…
Can't Stop Smiling Cloudy days been lookin’ like blue skies to me Hell a…
Can't Wait for the Weekend I need a little more than 5 to 9 I need…
Candyland Standing in the porch light We ain't gonna say good night Th…
Dancing In Circles I don't understand why we do what we do to…
Don't Wake Me You took your heart. And broke down the wall. Even though I…
Easy It's like sleepin' in on Sunday It's like second grade math …
Everybody Drives Drunk Everybody's called their ex Feelin' alone at three A.M And e…
Freedom I cover my eyes as the Sun's pouring in No, I never…
Girls Look Hot In Trucks Auburn, Alabama, Phillies or Atlanta Is your favorite George…
Girls Love to Shake It Rain likes to fall, sun likes to shine, Wheels like to…
Hang Out Hungover You got a glass, I got a tab You're lookin' good,…
Hangout Hungover You got a glass, I got a tab You’re lookin’ good,…
If You Ever Get Lonely Thanks for calling, it’s so good to hear your voice, But…
Inside Out Sloppy Joes, 10 Dollar Buckets Who's got a Zig Zag, I…
It's Up To You Right now you got it made Got everybody fooled Got everythin…
Let's Get Drunk and Make Friends It don’t matter if you’re just like me But if you…
Like I Feel It Eleven A.M. lyin’ in bed Thinkin’ bout you and lit a…
Me Without You Girl, your hand brushin' mine Shouldn't be no big deal But w…
Night That You'll Never Forget You showed up at the party You wasn't gonna stay too…
Real Good Sign I don’t know what’s wrong with me, But I’m wonnd up…
Runaway It's been a long week, I've got a slow leak,…
Runnin' out of Air Are you gonna catch my breath when I see you…
She's Amazing A chair on the porch, The sun coming up Warm on my…
Slow Down Life I need to talk to you Can you spare a…
Tan Lines There's just something about a Saturday And a big red ball…
Thinking Of You Girl, your hand brushin' mine Shouldn't be no big deal But w…
Town Drunk She used to come over to my house, she only…
Whiskey On My Breath I woke up with a pounding head With a bottle laying…
World Wide Open I need to move, I need to breathe Shake the things…
Wrong Baby Wrong Wrong baby wrong baby wrong It ain’t the end of the…
You To Miss Some people try to hide They try to move on Cant stand…