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Billy Joe Shaver

Folk music
Blues
Country rock
Billy Joe Shaver (August 16th, 1939 – October 28th, 2020) first made a name for himself after landing a songwriting job in Nashville while attempting to hitchhike from his home state of Texas to California. He was discovered by fellow country singer Waylon Jennings, who recorded nine versions of Shaver’s songs for his 1973 album Honky Tonk Heroes, which entered the Billboard Country Chart at number 14. This exposure resulted in the likes of Elvis Presley and Kris Kristofferson recording Shaver’s songs, and also led him to secure several successive record deals, many of which were...
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Georgia on a Fast Train
Georgia on a Fast TrainBilly Joe Shaver

Tramp on Your Street

3:13

Ain't No God in Mexico
Ain't No God in MexicoBilly Joe Shaver

When I Get My Wings

Last Call for Alcohol
Last Call for AlcoholBilly Joe Shaver

Long in the Tooth

3:56

Hard to Be an Outlaw
Hard to Be an OutlawBilly Joe Shaver and Willie Nelson

Long in the Tooth

3:06

You Just Can't Beat Jesus Christ
You Just Can't Beat Jesus ChristBilly Joe Shaver

Salt of the Earth

3:04

You Can't Beat Jesus Christ
You Can't Beat Jesus ChristJohnny Cash and Billy Joe Shaver

Salt of the Earth

3:40

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