Released 40 years ago
Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc.
Dwight Yoakam · 1986
111 min · 32 tracks · country
A blend of honky-tonk rhythms and heartfelt lyrics that revitalizes classic country sounds for a new generation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic live performance energy
- nostalgic reflections on heartache
- sing-along moments with friends
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- wave-like pacing for engagement
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer polished studio recordings
- seek lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Upon its release in 1986, 'Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc.' marked Dwight Yoakam's debut album, introducing his unique fusion of traditional country with rock influences. At this point in his career, he was emerging from the Los Angeles country scene, ready to challenge the pop-oriented Nashville sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- George Strait· Travis Tritt· Alan Jackson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 This Drinkin' Will Kill Me (demo, 1981) 3:11
- 2 It Won't Hurt (demo, 1981) 3:47
- 3 I'll Be Gone (demo, 1981) 3:25
- 4 Floyd County (demo, 1981) 2:38
- 5 You're the One (demo, 1981) 4:03
- 6 Twenty Years (demo, 1981) 3:03
- 7 Please Daddy (demo, 1981) 3:20
- 8 Miner's Prayer (demo, 1981) 2:44
- 9 I Sang Dixie (demo, 1981) 3:46
- 10 Bury Me (demo, 1981) 3:01
- 11 Honky Tonk Man 2:48
- 12 It Won't Hurt 3:04
- 13 I'll Be Gone 2:46
- 14 South of Cincinnati 4:51
- 15 Bury Me 3:18
- 16 Guitars, Cadillacs 3:03
- 17 Twenty Years 2:42
- 18 Ring of Fire 3:12
- 19 Miner's Prayer 2:19
- 20 Heartaches by the Number 3:11
Disc 2
- 1 Can't You Hear Me Calling (live at the Roxy, 1986) 3:25
- 2 Honky Tonk Man (live at the Roxy, 1986) 3:02
- 3 Guitars, Cadillacs (live at the Roxy, 1986) 3:52
- 4 Rocky Road Blues (live at the Roxy, 1986) 4:58
- 5 Heartaches by the Number (live at the Roxy, 1986) 3:32
- 6 I'll Be Gone (live at the Roxy, 1986) 3:23
- 7 It Won't Hurt (live at the Roxy, 1986) 4:04
- 8 My Bucket's Got a Hole in It (live at the Roxy, 1986) 4:38
- 9 South of Cincinnati (live at the Roxy, 1986) 5:23
- 10 Mystery Train (live at the Roxy, 1986) 3:53
- 11 Ring of Fire (live at the Roxy, 1986) 3:03
- 12 Since I Started Drinking Again (live at the Roxy, 1986) 3:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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