Rack'em Records

14/11/2025

Recently, Joe and I uncovered a hidden treasure trove of recordings in his files, titled "All Other Tributes." As we listened to these incredible tracks featuring Joe and his guitar—sometimes accompanied by Joel Guzman—we decided to reach out to Lee Miles to add his creative touch to a selection of songs. One standout was "Early Morning Rain," which was transformed into a beautiful tribute to the legendary songwriter Gordon Lightfoot. - Sharon Ely

Listen now: https://30tgrs.ffm.to/earlymorningrain

Rack'em Records
Thirty Tigers
Photo by Barbara FG
Special thanks to Matt Eskey

Provided to YouTube by The Orchard EnterprisesEarly Morning Rain · Joe Ely · Gordon LightfootEarly Morning Rain℗ 2025 Rack 'Em Records marketed and distribut...

10/11/2025

“The song alone is larger than life, but this version is of extraordinary beauty.” - Chris McAnger

Now on these music services: https://30tgrs.ffm.to/earlymorningrain

Rack'em Records
Thirty Tigers
Photo by Barbara FG
Special thanks to Matt Eskey

Provided to YouTube by The Orchard EnterprisesEarly Morning Rain · Joe Ely · Gordon LightfootEarly Morning Rain℗ 2025 Rack 'Em Records marketed and distribut...

07/11/2025

RELEASE DAY!
As Joe Ely traveled the world with his band, touring became an all-consuming passion. Whenever he returned home to Austin, he would retreat to his studio next door to lay down tracks for songs he had written on the road, as well as record favorites by other songwriters. Recently, Joe and I uncovered a hidden treasure trove of recordings in his files, titled "All Other Tributes." As we listened to these incredible tracks featuring Joe and his guitar—sometimes accompanied by Joel Guzman—we decided to reach out to Lee Miles to add his creative touch to a selection of songs. One standout was "Early Morning Rain," which was transformed into a beautiful tribute to the legendary songwriter Gordon Lightfoot. - Sharon Ely

Listen now: https://30tgrs.ffm.to/earlymorningrain

Rack'em Records
Thirty Tigers
Photo by Barbara FG
Special thanks to Matt Eskey

05/11/2025

As Joe Ely traveled the world with his band, touring became an all-consuming passion. Whenever he returned home to Austin, he would retreat to his studio next door to lay down tracks for songs he had written on the road, as well as record favorites by other songwriters. Recently, Joe and I uncovered a hidden treasure trove of recordings in his files, titled "All Other Tributes." As we listened to these incredible tracks featuring Joe and his guitar—sometimes accompanied by Joel Guzman—we decided to reach out to Lee Miles to add his creative touch to a selection of songs. One standout was "Early Morning Rain," which was transformed into a beautiful tribute to the legendary songwriter Gordon Lightfoot. - Sharon Ely

Release date Friday, November 7, 2025
Pre-save: https://30tgrs.ffm.to/earlymorningrain

Rack'em Records
Thirty Tigers
Photo by Barbara FG

02/11/2025

As Joe Ely traveled the world with his band, touring became an all-consuming passion. Whenever he returned home to Austin, he would retreat to his studio next door to lay down tracks for songs he had written on the road, as well as record favorites by other songwriters. Recently, Joe and I uncovered a hidden treasure trove of recordings in his files, titled "All Other Tributes." As we listened to these incredible tracks featuring Joe and his guitar—sometimes accompanied by Joel Guzman—we decided to reach out to Lee Miles to add his creative touch to a selection of songs. One standout was "Early Morning Rain," which was transformed into a beautiful tribute to the legendary songwriter Gordon Lightfoot. - Sharon Ely

Release date: November 7, 2025
Pre-save: https://30tgrs.ffm.to/earlymorningrain

Rack'em Records
Thirty Tigers
Photo by Barbara FG

27/10/2025

“Not only is Joe a great songwriter, he is a peerless interpreter of other people’s work too.” - Ken Lush, Uley, Gloucestershire, England

As Joe Ely traveled the world with his band, touring became an all-consuming passion. Whenever he returned home to Austin, he would retreat to his studio next door to lay down tracks for songs he had written on the road, as well as record favorites by other songwriters. Recently, Joe and I uncovered a hidden treasure trove of recordings in his files, titled "All Other Tributes." As we listened to these incredible tracks featuring Joe and his guitar—sometimes accompanied by Joel Guzman—we decided to reach out to Lee Miles to add his creative touch to a selection of songs. One standout was "Early Morning Rain," which was transformed into a beautiful tribute to the legendary songwriter Gordon Lightfoot. - Sharon Ely

“Early Morning Rain” release date: November 7, 2025
Pre-save: https://30tgrs.ffm.to/earlymorningrain

Rack'em Records
Thirty Tigers
Photo by Barbara FG

29/09/2025

SONG OF THE YEAR: "Raining in My Heart," Joe Ely. When a recording like this comes to be, it feels like our life on earth gets to start over. And that maybe we'll all find the true meaning of love and realize we each have one chance around this circle--at least as far as we can say for sure--and it would be crazy not to hold on to that with all our might. Thank you Joe. You've done it again and we're with you all the way. I remember 50 years ago when I would type out and mail contracts for your gigs at Jay's Cockpit Lounge in Louisiana when I was working at Carlyne Majer's AUSTIN TEJAS SOUNDS, and I knew without a doubt I had found my first spot in the whirlwind --music--and it would take me everywhere. What a world.” - Bill Bentley, noted music critic, producer, author

Provided to YouTube by The Orchard EnterprisesRaining In My Heart · Joe Ely · Boudleaux Bryant · Felice BryantRaining In My Heart℗ 2025 Rack 'Em Records mark...

26/09/2025

“Our story is about how music continues to lift us up. Revisiting Joe’s recordings and hearing them brought to life again has given him so much joy, and we want others to feel that same joy too.” - Sharon Ely

24/09/2025

“When I hear these songs—recorded years ago—brought to life again with full arrangements, I just sit back and say to myself, ‘Perfect,’” - Joe Ely

Listen: https://30tgrs.ffm.to/raininginmyheart

22/09/2025

“Oh my. Simply exquisite. Opened the waterworks, I must admit. Soooo much love for you, Joe ❤️” - Lori Dawson, Tomball, Texas