RIP Joe Ely

Cafe Society
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Oh, damn, this hits pretty hard. Ely is very much of a time and place for me personally, and was one of the great Texas troubadours. Gift link below; one of my favorites of his songs:

Dallas

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/15/obituaries/joe-ely-dead.html?unlocked_article_code=1.9E8.dbtL.SEt40eU3313b&smid=url-share

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I was a fan back in the 80s but I’m not familiar with his recent output. I’m sure I still own a record or two of his. I know I have “Must Notta Gotta Lotta”.

And from your link I learned today that his name is pronounced EE-lee.

mmm

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I know he didn’t write it, but this is one of my faves of his.

4

I like this one.

My best friend was recently diagnosed with Lewy Body and Parkinson’s. Tough times.