New West Records is proud to release Can’t Steal My Fire: The Songs of David Olney. This album features new versions of David Olney songs recorded by Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, Willis Alan Ramsey, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Mary Gauthier, Jim Lauderdale, and Buddy Miller among others. The tracklist is also highlighted by a never-before released live recording by Townes Van Zandt. Originally from Rhode Island, Olney moved to Nashville in the early 70s and fell in with a group of songwriters including Townes Van Zandt, John Hiatt, Steve Earle, Guy Clark, and Rodney Crowell. With his rock band David Olney and the X-Rays he toured tirelessly. He went on to release a string of brilliant albums and his songs were recorded by Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, Del McCoury, Linda Ronstadt, and many others. But the bright lights of stardom never shone on David, and he died the way he lived: onstage in a club, far from home, singing a song. This album gathers some of David’s friends and colleagues to pay tribute to his unique vision. Many of these artists are legends in their own right; all are here because of their deep admiration and respect for the man and his songs.
Release date:
October 25, 2024
Label:
Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.

Recommended equipment and accessories
-
HumminGuru: Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaner
Advanced ultrasonic technology with customizable cleaning cycles and a large tank capacity to thoroughly remove dust, dirt, and contaminants
-
Pro-Ject Phono Box DC Pre-Amp
Compact, high-performance phono preamplifier for both MM and MC cartridges, delivering a clean, detailed signal with minimal noise.
-
Nagaoka MP-110H Cartridge
Features a high-quality elliptical stylus that provides excellent tracking and minimizes distortion, delivering a detailed sound reproduction with an output voltage of 5.0 mV
-
Turntables - Top Picks
A selection of reliable record players you can buy today, for every budget
-
Ortofon 2M Blue Premounted
Mounted on the SH-4 Black Headshell, this setup delivers exceptional clarity, dynamic range, and accurate sound reproduction.
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
-
Chris Stapleton Traveller (Coke Bottle Clear; Amazon Exclusive) [2xLP]
Mercury Nashville
August 22, 2025 -
Dropkick Murphys For the People [2xLP]
Play It Again Sam
October 10, 2025 -
Barry Can't Swim Loner
Ninja Tune
July 11, 2025 -
Poor Creature All Smiles Tonight
River Lea Records
July 18, 2025 -
Kurt Vile Classic Love (12" Ep)
Verve Forecast
July 25, 2025 -
Vince Guaraldi You're A Good Sport, Charlie Brown
Lee Mendelson Film Productions
September 12, 2025 -
FM Brotherhood [2xLP]
Frontiers New Recordings Physical Only
September 5, 2025 -
Gruff Rhys Dim Probs
Rock Action Records
September 26, 2025 -
Auri III (Candles & Beginnings Gold Incl. 16-Page Booklet) [2xLP]
Nuclear Blast
August 15, 2025 -
Hot Mulligan The Sound a Body Makes When It's Still (Sea Blue)
Wax Bodega
August 22, 2025 -
Lord Huron The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1 (Red Swirl) [2xLP]
Mercury Records/Republic
July 18, 2025 -
Newton Faulkner OCTOPUS (White)
Cooking Vinyl
September 19, 2025 -
Pool Kids Easier Said Than Done
Epitaph
September 26, 2025 -
The London Suede Antidepressants
Bmg
September 5, 2025