Justin Townes Earle

Justin Townes Earle doesn’t sully his dad’s name; hell, he’s got Nashville, train lines and New York neighborhoods rocking his veins. Here are five great lines from his latest, Harlem River Blues: 

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 “Move Over Mama”: Woman, you been sleepin’ in the middle of the bed too long …

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 “One More Night in Brooklyn”: I don’t care what it costs … It’s one more night in Brooklyn/ Baby we’re gonna get lost …

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 “Ain’t Waitin”: The only thing that I’m worried about/ Is keeping that woman right there in my reach …

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 “Wanderin'”: If I keep on moving then I know that I’ll be found …

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 “Harlem River Blues”: Dirty water gonna cover me over/ And I’m not gonna make a sound … 

Saturday, Aug. 27, Magic Stick

This article appears in Aug 24-30, 2011.