Honky Tonks and Cheap Motels explained

Honky Tonks and Cheap Motels
Type:	studio
Artist:	Whitey Morgan and the 78's
Cover:	Honkytonksandcheapmotels.jpg
Recorded:	2008
Studio:	Rustbelt Studios, Royal Oak, Michigan
Genre:	Outlaw country
Label:	Small Stone Records
Next Title:	Whitey Morgan and the 78's
Next Year:	2010

Honky Tonks and Cheap Motels is the first studio album by Whitey Morgan and the 78's.

Recording

The album was recorded at Rustbelt Studios, Royal Oak, Michigan and released on September 23, 2008, by Small Stone Recordings. The members of the band at the time of recording included Whitey Morgan (Eric David Allen) on vocals and guitar, Benny James Vermeylen on guitar and vocals, Jeremy "Leroy" Biltz on guitar, Jeremy Mackinder on bass, and Mike Popovich on drums. Special Guest musician Fred Newell (known for his many recordings with Waylon Jennings) on pedal steel.^[1]

Album art

The album design, layout, and photography was completed by Liz "Cupcake Detroit" Mackinder.

Track listing

1. "Hold Her When She Cries"
2. "Crazy"
3. "If It Ain't Broke" (Eric Allen, Dan Coburn)
4. "Back to Back" (Billy Dee, Wendall Atkins)
5. "Cheatin' Again"
6. "Honky Tonk Angel"
7. "I'm on Fire" (Bruce Springsteen)
8. "Another Round"
9. "Goodbye Dixie"
10. "Love and Honor"
11. "Prove It All to You"
12. "Sinner"^[2]

Notes and References

1. http://whiteymorgan.com/store/
2. Whitey Morgan and the 78's. Honky Tonks and Cheap Motels. Royal Ok, MI, Small Stone Recordings: 2008. Liner Notes.