Donnie Fritts Shares New Song "Tuscaloosa 1962;" New Album 'Oh My Goodness' Out 10/9

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On October 9, Muscle Shoals legend Donnie Fritts will release a new album, Oh My Goodness through the Florence, Alabama-based Single Lock Records (Steelism, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Dylan LeBlanc). The album is the first to be produced by John Paul White, formerly of the Grammy-wining duo The Civil Wars, along with Ben Tanner of the Alabama Shakes. Oh My Goodness features an all-star cast of contributors including Brittany Howard of The Alabama Shakes, Jason Isbell, John Prine, Amanda Shires, The Secret Sisters, Spooner Oldham and many more. 
 
Today, Southern Living premiered the "Tuscaloosa 1962," the second song to be released from the forthcoming album. The song features Jason Isbell on guitar on the legendary John Prine on background vocals. 

Ann Powers of NPR Music premiered "Errol Flynn" and said "Fritts has only recorded a few solo albums - his syrupy drawl and esoteric pleasure - but those who love him know that few can frame a tale the way he can."

Listen to the track here:https://soundcloud.com/single-lock/errol-flynn/s-xB2ko
 
On September 15th, Donnie Fritts will take part in the annual Americana Music Festival in Nashville, TN where he will perform songs from Oh My Goodness with John Paul White at City Winery, Nashville.
 
The following day, on September 16th, 1504 pictures and Single Lock Records will premiere Undeniably Donnie, the long-awaited documentary about the life and music of Donnie Fritts. The premiere will take place at the Filming Station in Nashville, TN and will feature a Q&A and performance from Donnie Fritts and John Paul White. 
 
Watch the trailer for the film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIppD9ZtZ8o

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Donnie Fritts is a Florence, Ala. native and one of many local musical luminaries. He’s a lauded songwriter, noted for his tracks “We Had It All” (recorded by scores of artists from Waylon Jennings and Dolly Parton to Ray Charles & The Rolling Stones) and “Breakfast in Bed” which he co-wrote with Eddie Hinton for Dusty Springfield’s album Dusty in Memphis. He played and travelled with Kris Kristofferson’s band for nearly 20 years, and has released three previous albums-- Prone to Lean,Everybody’s Got a Song, and the Dan Penn-produced One Foot in the Groove.
 
With Oh My Goodness, the septuagenarian has effectively bridged Muscle Shoals’ hallowed funky sound with the new brigade of Shoals musicians of today, producing a refined album distinctly his own. 
 
Tour Dates:
9/15: Nashville, TN - City Winery, Americana Music Festival Showcase
9/16: Nashville, TN - The Filming Station, Undeniably Donnie premiere with Q&A and Performance 
10/23: Chicago, IL - Old Town School of Folk Music

Track List:
1.  Errol Flynn
2.  If It’s Really Gotta Be This Way
3.  Memphis Women and Chicken
4.  The Oldest Baby in the World
5.  Tuscaloosa 1962
6.  Them Old Love Songs
7.  Foolish Heart
8.  Lay It Down
9.  Good As New
10.  Temporarily Forever Mine
11.  Choo Choo Train
12.  Oh My Goodness
 
Find Donnie Fritts online at:
 
www.funkydonniefritts.com
www.facebook.com/donniefrittsmusic