Album: I Love Everybody by Lyle Lovett (1994)
Genre: Country
Record Label: Curb Records
Format: Album

Description: I Love Everybody is the fifth album by Lyle Lovett, released in 1994. The album consists of songs written by Lovett prior to the recording of his first album, Lyle Lovett (1986).

On the 8th track, "Record Lady," Lyle refers to college friend and fellow musician, Robert Earl Keen.

    ...Robert Earl, he's a friend of mine
    You know he's always looking out for my best interest...

Several songs prominently feature one or more of Lovett's trademark penchants: wry humor (They Don't Like Me), playful surrealism (Penguins) and disturbing frankness (Creeps Like Me).

Lovett's wife at the time, Julia Roberts, provides backing vocals on several tracks. Other performers lending their voice include Rickie Lee Jones and Leo Kottke.

Artist Background: Lyle Lovett was one of the most distinctive and original singer/songwriters to emerge during the '80s. Though he was initially labeled as a country singer, the tag never quite fit him. Lovett had more in common with '70s singer/songwriters like Guy Clark, Jesse Winchester, Randy Newman, and Townes Van Zandt, combining a talent for incisive, witty lyrical detail with an eclectic array of music, ranging from country and folk to big-band swing and traditional pop. Lovett's literate, multi-layere... Part of the American music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Country movement.

Music Scene: Part of the American music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Country movement.

Tags: Country, 1990s, Album, Curb Records

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


I Love Everybody is the fifth album by Lyle Lovett, released in 1994. The album consists of songs written by Lovett prior to the recording of his first album, Lyle Lovett (1986).

On the 8th track, "Record Lady," Lyle refers to college friend and fellow musician, Robert Earl Keen.

    ...Robert Earl, he's a friend of mine
    You know he's always looking out for my best interest...

Several songs prominently feature one or more of Lovett's trademark penchants: wry humor (They Don't Like Me), playful surrealism (Penguins) and disturbing frankness (Creeps Like Me).

Lovett's wife at the time, Julia Roberts, provides backing vocals on several tracks. Other performers lending their voice include Rickie Lee Jones and Leo Kottke.

I Love Everybody

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