Joe Ely (album)

Joe Ely is the debut album by Texas singer-songwriter Joe Ely, released in 1977 on MCA Records. The album introduced Ely's distinctive blend of country, rock and roll, and Tex-Mex influences. It features original compositions alongside covers, showcasing Ely's songwriting and performing talent. Key tracks include "That's Right (You're Not From Texas)," "Tennessee's Not the Place I Wanna Be," and "She Never Spoke Spanish To Me." The album received positive reviews and helped establish Ely as a prominent figure in the emerging alternative country scene. The band on the album included Jesse Taylor on guitar, Lloyd Maines on steel guitar, and Gregg Wright on drums.