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

Whitey Morgan and the 78's

Whitey Morgan and the 78's are honky tonk country band based in Flint, MI. In 2010 they signed a recording contract with Chicago based Bloodshot Records.-Formation and Early History:...

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Recording

The album was recorded at Rustbelt Studios, Royal Oak, MI and released in 23 September 2008 on 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 The Drum Kit. Special Guest musician Fred Newell (known for his many recordings with Waylon Jennings

Waylon Jennings

Waylon Arnold Jennings was an American country music singer, songwriter, and musician. Jennings began playing at eight. He began performing at twelve, on KVOW radio. Jennings formed a band The Texas Longhorns. Jennings worked as a D.J on KVOW, KDAV and KLLL...

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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

4. Back to Back

5. Cheatin' Again

6. Honky Tonk Angel

7. I'm on Fire (Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen , nicknamed "The Boss," is an American singer-songwriter who records and tours with the E Street Band...

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8. Another Round

9. Goodbye Dixie

10. Love and Honor

11. Prove It All to You

12. Sinner

Reviews

• Cliff England of Saving Country Music claims, "A story of love leaving in “Goodbye Dixie”, and the raunchy life on the road Hank Williams Jr.-esque “Sinner”, helps solidify Honky Tonks and Cheap Motels as an essential country record of 2009."