Honky Tonks and Cheap Motels

Honky Tonks and Cheap Motels
Studio album by Whitey Morgan and the 78's
Released	23 September 2008
Recorded	2008, Small Stone Records, Detroit
Genre	outlaw country, classic country, honky tonk
Language	English
Label	Small Stone Records
Whitey Morgan and the 78's chronology
Honky Tonks and Cheap Motels (2008) Whitey Morgan and the 78's (2010)

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

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) on Pedal Steel.^[1]

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" (Billy Dee, Wendall Atkins)
5. "Cheatin' Again"
6. "Honky Tonk Angel"
7. "I'm on Fire" (Bruce Springsteen)
8. "Another Round"
9. "Goodbye Dixie"
10. "Love and Honor"
11. "Prove It All to You"
12. "Sinner"^[2]

Reviews

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[3]

• 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."^[4]

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