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Apple Podcasts - Guess That Record, Episode 10 (Al Staehely)

Guess That Record reaches double digits! In this tenth episode of the podcast, Jackson interviews Al Staehely. Born and raised in Texas, Al began performing music in the late 60s. After moving to LA, he joined the band Spirit where he served as the bassist and lead vocalist from 1971-1973. He later became an entertainment lawyer, representing musicians such as Stevie Ray Vaughan and Johnny Nash. During the episode, Jackson and Al talk about his new album, Al's experiences backing up artists like Chuck Berry and Keith Moon, and how he's juggled music and law.

Boomerocity: Al Staehely Talks About His New LP, Somewhere In West Texas.

'Somewhere In West Texas' reviews - Interviews

Somewhere In West Texas is out now

Today is the day... My new album 'Somewhere In West Texas' has left the gate.

Thank you to the kind folks at Quarto Valley Records for helping me release this album. A special thanks to Scrappy, Chris & Fran who helped me record the album. And thank you all for your support. These songs have been written over the course of 4 decades so it's a pleasure to release them. Hope you enjoy...

- Al

Here's Al's Heart Of Texas (the Texas Christmas Song)

New York, NY (Top40 Charts.com) 7/12/22

Available to radio around the world in time for the Christmas season Al Staehely's "Heart of Texas" (The Texas Christmas Song). A heart warming presentation featuring the marvelous harmonica work of internationally acclaimed harp player Mickey Rafael with lead acoustics and vocals by veteran front man Al Staehely (Spirit). This special holiday release paints an intimate portrait of the longing that exists when a person is away from home this time of year and anxious to return to a warm welcome and good memories. Al's lyrical paint brush produces a colorful traditional family lifestyle in this 3 minute 58 second release. Once again Al Staehely's vocal qualities deliver the emotional buy in that he is so well known for around the world. His diction is clear, the tempo of the song is right, the lyrics paint an amazingly warm mental picture with Mickey Rafael's harp work rounding out the sound. Sneak peek - The internationally recognized arts community of Marfa Texas has played host to numerous veteran songwriters and artists over the years. Among them Al Staehely. Over the last six months Al and a select list of veteran band members have repeatedly returned to the Marfa locale for inspiration. The creative inspiration that manifested between them led to local recording sessions that ultimately culminated into a soon to be released new album (The Marfa Sessions). You can expect the official announcement in early 2023.

Interview: Radio X In Texas - Al Staehely

As the final piece on Radio X reporter Paul Heath's recent trip to Texas in the USA - looking at the music scene - from the Blues music trail to the South by South West music festival; Paul's final feature has him track down American musician, Al Staehely - who, having made his professional name in the music industry with American rock band 'Spirit' looks back over a career spanning more than 40 years.

In this exclusive, at-home-interview, this get-together with Al Staehely delves into his past and now present, giving us a glimpse into this still-performing talent's life and times, and some of his memories - from then to now...

Be especially sure to listen out for the story about Keith Moon; and when legendary drummer Cozy Powell turned up, and the bit about Don Henley with the Eagles!

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