Author: Steve Wilkison

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Writer Andrew Dansby recently published a feature article in the Houston Chronicle covering the release of Early Eric Taylor, the brand new two-disc CD of live solo recordings made by Eric in 1975 and 1978. Dansby interviewed Eric’s wife, Susan Lindfors Taylor, along with co-producer James Gilmer and engineer Rock Romano as well as longtime friend and admirer Lyle Lovett. The article provides a fascinating glimpse into the background of the album and Eric’s early years. Download a pdf of the entire article and read for yourself.

Eric Taylor - The Houston Chronicle

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A brand new 2 CD set of early Eric Taylor performances is now available here at the Official Eric Taylor store. Early Eric Taylor is a soulful record. A 19-song collection (10 songs unpublished until now) that comes from a handful of Eric’s performances in the 1970s, mainly from two concerts (1975 and 1978) at Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant in Houston, Texas, recorded on a Pioneer reel-to-reel machine with a Tapco 6-channel mixer set on a front table by the stage. “Charlie Ray McWhite” was taped at Bill Flanagan’s house (1979). “Chicken Fried Steak” comes from a KPFT appearance with Don Sanders hosting.

Remarkable that this is Eric Taylor in his 20s.

Already brilliant. Already a storyteller. Already tuning his guitar to sound like a piano. And sing-alongs!

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