“The soul of this album is country, not the country of sin and redemption, grinding poverty, and constant flirtation with death, but the country of unrequited love, broken hearts and crumbling dreams.” Afterword
“..you’d best be ready for an emotional journey from this powerful songwriter. Combine Girelli’s own creative talent with that of his late friend, and the result is as magical as it is powerful ..Stunning.” TotalNtertainment
Coyle Girelli was never the same after he and Elvis Presley songwriter Mac Davis sat down with a cup of coffee, a couple of guitars, and a bag full of Davis’ handwritten lyrics. The cinematically romantic songs he and Davis collaborated on became his stylistic North Star. Today, these songs are finally being released via Sun Records as Out of This Town available on vinyl, CD, and all streaming platforms.
The multi-generational Out of This Town marks Davis’s final artistic statement and a spiritual starting point for Girelli’s solo work. Girelli would go on to have a successful solo career epitomized by a darkly romantic sensibility, and Davis passed away in 2020.
I will never forget the time we spent writing together. The songs just flowed. Our connection was easy and instant,” Girelli says.
Honoring the album’s duet intent, Girelli handpicked the album’s guest performers, including KT Tunstall, Jaime Wyatt, Cassandra Lewis, and Mac Davis himself.
Davis first experienced the majesty of Girelli’s vocals in a video of his post-punk band, The Chevin, performing on the Late Show with David Letterman. “From the moment Mac heard Coyle’s voice, he knew that this was a once in a lifetime talent,” said Lisë, Mac’s widow. “Mac was usually hard to impress, but Coyle’s voice caught his attention immediately, sparking a genuine excitement about the potential of working together.”
About Coyle Girelli: An English indie-rock musician and solo artist, Girelli is best known as the frontman for Your Vegas and The Chevin. As a songwriter, he’s written for BTS, Robin Schulz, Westlife, and co-created record-breaking French musicals, Robin des Bois and Les Trois Mousquetaires.
About Mac Davis: A prolific 1970s singer-songwriter, TV star, and actor from Lubbock, Texas, Davis is best known for penning iconic hits for Elvis Presley, including “In the Ghetto” and “A Little Less Conversation.” His solo hits include “Baby, Don’t Get Hooked on Me” and “It’s Hard to Be Humble.” He hosted The Mac Davis Show and was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2000. More recently he had co- written for Bruno Mars and the Swedish DJ Avicii.
Stream Out of This Town here.
Out of This Town Tracklisting
- Out Of This Town
- It Only Hurts When I’m Awake
- Lost To The River (feat. KT Tunstall)
- Like Only A Woman Can
- I’m On Fire
- I Wanna Make Love
- Mary In The Moonlight
- Everyone But Me And You (feat. Cassandra Lewis)
- Pretty
- Already Gone
- Never Thought I’d See You Again (feat. Jaime Wyatt)
- I Wanna Make Love (Mac’s Version)
Remaining Coyle Girelli Performance Date (more coming soon)
9/10 – Nashville, TN – Vinyl Tap – 5:00 PM
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About Sun Records
Established in 1952 by Sam Phillips, Sun Records is renowned for discovering music legends including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis. The label moved to Nashville in 1969 where it continued cultivating acclaimed artists Jeannie C. Riley, The Dixie Cups, Linda Martell, and many others. As a member of the newly-formed Sun Label Group under Primary Wave, Sun Records continues to foster musical innovation while honoring its rich history of shaping American music culture.
Coyle Girelli performs at BMI’s Writer Publisher Lobby; photo courtesy of Sun Records
