Guthrie Thomas

Born Andrew Lynn Herring on January 6, 1952, in Fort Worth, Texas.{{cite web |title=Obituary: Guthrie Thomas |url=https://hitesfh.com/obituaries/guthrie-thomas/ |website=Hites Funeral Home |access-date=30 May 2023}} His family eventually settled in Lawton, Oklahoma, where he married Beverly Ann Hawkins. She sued for abandonment and divorce in 1970 and remarried a year later.{{cite news |title=Legal Notice: Beverly Ann Herring vs Andrew Lynn Herring |work=The Lawton Constitution |date=December 17, 1970}}{{cite news |title=Couple Plans Ceremony |work=The Lawton Constitution |date=November 21, 1971}} Thomas left school before completing ninth grade.{{cite web |title=Guthrie Thomas, Pharmacist |url=http://www.guthriethomas.com |website=archive of guthriethomas.com |access-date=4 February 2024}}

In the early 1970s, located in California and credited as Andrew Herring, he played college and community venues as a country-folk artist. He claimed at the time that, at age 17, he moved to North Carolina to study guitar with Doc Watson.{{cite news |title=Country/Folk guitarist to appear at CSCS |work=The Sonoman |date=October 1, 1973}}{{cite news |title=Concert Scheduled by Folk Guitarist |work=Daily Independent Journal |date=September 26, 1973}} A reporter for The Topanga Messenger recalled meeting him in 1970, "living under the Topanga Center bridge" and grieving for his wife and newborn child, who he claimed recently died in a car accident. He spent much of his time practicing guitar in order to fulfill what "his late wife believed he should be: a musician."{{cite news |last1=J.D. |title=Sure, You Know...Guthrie |work=The Topanga Messenger |date=August 3, 1977}}

Thomas claimed that he met Woody Guthrie when he was four years old, when Guthrie and Ramblin' Jack Elliott passed through Oklahoma on a cross-country trip. He later described this story as a "blatant lie." He adopted his stage name as a tribute to Woody Guthrie and Dylan Thomas.{{cite news |last1=Meehan |first1=Jay |title=Park City Music Review: Sittin' Crooked |work=The Park City Coalition |date=April 3, 1974}}{{cite web |title=Autobiography page 1 |url=http://www.guthriethomas.com/GuthrieThomas/GTAutobiography1.htm |website=archive of guthriethomas.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071212162102/http://www.guthriethomas.com/GuthrieThomas/GTAutobiography1.htm |access-date=4 February 2024|archive-date=2007-12-12 }}{{cite news |last1=Sherwood |first1=Richard |title=Broke Topanga hippie sings into millionaire |work=Van Nuys Valley News and Green Sheet |date=September 10, 1977}}

Thomas recounted his career origins to the press in different ways. A more recent autobiographical statement on his now-defunct website described living in Rhonert Park, California in 1973, teaching guitar classes at a local college. He introduced himself to Ramblin' Jack Elliott, who was playing a concert nearby, and persisted in developing a friendship with him. Elliott hired Thomas as a road manager. Through Elliott, he was introduced to Bob Weir, Arlo Guthrie and Hoyt Axton. With these connections, he launched his professional career.{{cite web |last1=Thomas |first1=Guthrie |title=Guthrie Thomas Autobiography page 1 |url=http://www.guthriethomas.com/GuthrieThomas/GTAutobiography1.htm |website=archive of guthriethomas.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071212162102/http://www.guthriethomas.com/GuthrieThomas/GTAutobiography1.htm |access-date=4 February 2024|archive-date=2007-12-12 }}{{cite news |last1=Beebe |first1=Greg |title=Guthrie Thomas: a man's life on the road |work=Santa Cruz Sentinel |date=October 3, 1980}}

Thomas released his first album Sittin’ Crooked in 1974, produced by Raynold Gideon with Larry Hirsch. Elliott contributed liner notes. "It’s not necessary to use words of praise. Guthrie first dazzled me in Colati, Calif. With his lightening fast fingerpicking and abalone guitar. He’s a might good okie songster and a great road buddy in hotels with truckers, cowboys and whores," wrote Elliot. Critic and DJ Jay Meehan observed that the album paid close homage to the styles of Woody Guthrie and Ramblin' Jack. "If anything outshines the hot licks and the poetic lyrics, it is the sheer potential housed within the man," he said. "His next one is bound to be a barn-burner."{{cite news |last1=Meehan |first1=Jay |title=Park City Music Review: Sittin' Crooked |work=The Park City Coalition |date=April 3, 1974}}

By this time, Thomas had relocated to Los Angeles. He resided with girlfriend Virginia Vick, who was supporting them while Thomas attempted to land a recording contract. An advertisement at McCabe's guitar shop connected Thomas with a new musical collaborator, Marc Edelsen. The two worked together on many subsequent albums.{{cite web |last1=Thomas |first1=Guthrie |title=Guthrie Thomas Autobiography page 2 |url=http://www.guthriethomas.com/GuthrieThomas/GTAutobiography2.htm |website=archive of guthriethomas.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071215041315/http://www.guthriethomas.com/GuthrieThomas/GTAutobiography2.htm |access-date=4 February 2024|archive-date=2007-12-15 }}

Later that year, Ramblin' Jack Elliott was invited to perform at KMOR, a radio station in Murray, Utah, by DJ Jay Meehan, host of the Mellow Country radio show. Thomas, then acting as Elliott's road manager, was in Park City to perform as well. Thomas joined his friend in the studio and the short concert included the two trading songs on air and playing together as station personnel recorded the performance.{{cite news |last1=Meehan |first1=Jay |title=Park City Music Review |work=The Park City Coalition |date=March 27, 1974}}{{cite news |last1=Thomas |first1=Guthrie |title=Thanks Folks |work=The Park City Coalition |date=April 10, 1974}}

After the concert, Thomas asked the station for a copy of the recording and in 1975 released the album Dear Ginny on private label Rarer Records, with both artists listed on the cover. The first side of the album was recorded in Los Angeles and included Thomas solo and with Marc Edelsen, while the second side consisted of portions of the KMOR concert with Elliott performing, accompanied by Thomas. Thomas sold the LP at live concerts. Elliott was reportedly unhappy with this unauthorized release. Only 500 copies were pressed.{{cite book |last1=Reineke |first1=Hank |title=Ramblin' Jack Elliott: The Never-Ending Highway |date=2010 |publisher=Scarecrow Press |page=218 |isbn=978-0-8108-7257-8 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=iciAYIIRG5YC&dq=Guthrie%20Thomas%20dear%20ginny&pg=PA218}}

In 1975, Thomas began working with producer Nick Venet and engineer Andy MacDonald at the Record Plant.{{cite magazine |last1=Kirsch |first1=Bob |title=Studio Track |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=UigEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA29 |access-date=17 May 2023 |magazine=Billboard |date=June 14, 1975}} The album Guthrie Thomas I, was released on Capital Records later that year. "The most remarkable new talent of this year and one of the finest of this decade," said a review in The Times. "Guthrie Thomas offers a debut album of stunning dimensions." The Times-Herald of Vallejo, CA gave it 6 out of 10 stars. "Required listening for every budding troubadour," according to the Tucson Daily Citizen, which compared Thomas favorably to Jim Croce. "This album is a find--a real sleeper," said the Los Angeles Free Press. It also received favorable reviews from Variety and The Columbia Record.{{cite news |title=Record Scene: Guthrie Thomas I |work=The Times |date=November 30, 1975}}{{cite news |last1=A.R.V |title=What's Goin' Round |work=Times-Herald |date=October 4, 1975}}{{cite news |last1=Graham |first1=Chuck |title=Records in Review |work=Tucson Daily Citizen |date=September 30, 1975}}{{cite news |last1=M.H. |title=Hits & Misses: Guthrie Thomas I |work=Los Angeles Free Press |date=December 26, 1975}}{{cite news |last1=Berman |first1=Pat |title=Tom Jans' new album very enjoyable |work=The Columbia Record |date=November 15, 1975}}{{cite news |title=Guthrie Thomas: "I" |work=Variety |date=September 17, 1975}}

To promote the album, Capitol released a single, "Arlo Guthrie on Guthrie Thomas", consisting of sample tracks and a phone interview with musician Arlo Guthrie, praising the work. Guthrie, Ringo Starr and Hoyt Axton also contributed to radio advertisements for the album's marketing.{{cite news |title=Help for Thomas |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_h0vAAAAIBAJ&dq=arlo+%22guthrie+thomas%22&pg=PA41 |access-date=5 February 2024 |work=The Beaver County Times |date=August 27, 1975}}

In 1975, Thomas landed a small role in the Hal Ashby film Bound for Glory, portraying Woody Guthrie's younger brother George. He also contributed to the film as a music coordinator and reportedly tried (unsuccessfully) to teach David Carradine how to play guitar.{{cite news |title=Guthrie Thomas on 'Glory' crew |work=Greenville Daily Advocate |date=October 24, 1975}}{{cite news |last1=Johnson |first1=Charles |title=In Isleton, a film about a folksinger |work=The Sacramento Bee |date=September 28, 1975}}

Lies and Alibis, Thomas' fourth album in total and second on Capital Records, was released in 1976. It featured notable contributions from his friend, drummer Ringo Starr. According to one source, Thomas met Starr while recording a Hoyt Axton television special and the two became good friends, with Thomas a frequent guest at Starr's LA home.{{cite book |last1=Harry |first1=Bill |title=The Ringo Starr Encyclopedia |date=2012 |publisher=Ebury Publishing |isbn=978-0-7535-4716-8 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=eCTXkA_tQ4oC&dq=%22ringo+starr%22+axton&pg=PT439 |access-date=4 February 2024}} Starr played on three tracks from Lies and Alibis and sang a duet with Thomas on the song "Band of Steel," written by Starr and intended for his Beaucoups of Blues album, but given to Thomas to record instead. Other players include drummer Jim Keltner, John Hartford, David Paich, Lyle Ritz, David Foster and Joyous Noise frontman Lee Montgomery.

Lies and Alibis received positive to mixed reviews. The Star-Phoenix criticized the production and arrangement of the album. "Weak," said The Lawrence Journal-World, which nonetheless noted Thomas' development as an artist and singled out "Band of Steel" as a high point, along with a duet with John Hartford. The Beaver County Times reviewed it favorably, though noting that Thomas had a unique ability to sound like other artists.{{cite news |last1=Tannyan |first1=Gary |title=Production, Arrangement Hurt Thomas' album |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=F0ZhAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA57 |access-date=17 May 2023 |work=The Phoenix |date=May 21, 1976}}{{cite news |last1=Chartrand |first1=David |title=Pop Record Roundup |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ElMyAAAAIBAJ&dq=%22Lies+and+Alibis%22&pg=PA3 |access-date=1 February 2024 |work=Lawrence Journal-World |date=June 19, 1976}}{{cite news |last1=Poiarkoff |first1=Sandy |title=Guthrie Thomas: a unique soundalike |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=aF0vAAAAIBAJ&dq=%22Lies+and+Alibis%22&pg=PA17 |access-date=1 February 2024 |work=Beaver County Times |date=May 12, 1976}}{{cite news |last1=Beck |first1=Bernie |title=State of Sound: "Lies and Alibis" |work=Van Nuys Valley News and Green Sheet |date=May 14, 1976}}

Dedicated to his then-partner Virginia Vick, it was Thomas' last major-label release.

In a 1976 interview with the Austin American-Statesman, Thomas described his working methods at the time: writing songs on legal pads "like you do a script," revising up to 15 times, writing four or five songs per day. He acknowledged heavy cocaine usage, but worked to break the habit due to its detrimental effects. "It makes you pretty scatterbrained and makes you yell at your old lady a lot."{{cite news |last1=Taggart |first1=Patrick |title=Guthrie Thomas: 'outlaw' |work=Austin American Statesman |date=July 25, 1976}}

On June 4, 1976, Thomas, then 24, allegedly pulled his 30 year old girlfriend Virginia Vick from her car in a parking lot near her apartment in Austin, Texas and took her against her will to Lawton, Oklahoma, where Vick alleged she was held captive in the home of Thomas' uncle. Detectives say she was held prisoner until his uncle helped her escape. Thomas denied the charge but surrendered to police on June 24, held on $150,000 bond.{{cite news |title=Singer jailed on kidnap charges |work=Redlands Daily Facts |agency=UPI |date=June 29, 1976}}

A few days later, a charge of aggravated kidnapping was filed in the Austin municipal court. Thomas described Vick as his common-law wife and alleged that it was "a family spat that has been carried a little too far." He began a hunger strike in protest of the high bond, which was then lowered to $40,000. Writing from the Travis County Jail to the editor of the Austin-American Statesman, Thomas asserted that Vick was his wife of two and a half years and that he was being aided in setting up interviews and press coverage for his plight by friends such as Ringo Starr, the local sheriff Raymond Frank, and Playboy Magazine: "I am no criminal."{{cite news |title=Bond lowered for folk singer |work=Austin American Statesman |date=July 2, 1976}}{{cite news |title=Travis County Public Records: Municipal Court (Jerry L. Harris, Presiding Judge) |work=Austin American Statesman |date=July 2, 1976}}{{cite news |last1=Thomas |first1=Guthrie |title='Star' still jailed |work=Austin American Statesman |date=July 2, 1976}} On July 3, with bail further lowered (to $25,000), Thomas posted bond with the aid of several friends. Jerry Jeff Walker was present for his release.{{cite news |title=Singer posts bond in abduction case |work=Austin American Statesman |date=July 3, 1976}}

A week later, the newspaper announced an eight-hour concert to raise funds for Thomas, with performances by Arlo Guthrie, Jerry Jeff Walker, Steve Fromholz, John Hartford, B.W. Stevenson, Rusty Wier and Ray Wylie Hubbard. The concert was scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 14 at the City Coliseum.{{cite news |title=What's Going On - Music |work=Austin American Statesman |date=July 11, 1976}} On the day of the concert, Thomas announced that it was postponed "pending on the birth of Arlo Guthrie's child."{{cite news |title=Concert pending birth |work=Austin American Statesman |date=July 14, 1976}} In an interview with the Austin Daily Texan, Thomas criticized the actions of Austin law enforcement, and lamented his relationship with Vick, who had inspired many of his prior songs and most of the material for his upcoming new album. He described plans to scrap those songs and write new material based on his experiences in the Travis County jail, and expressed thanks for the support of Jerry Jeff Walker.{{cite news |last1=Harrison |first1=Eric |title=Guthrie Thomas: singer-songwriter raps about legal woes, ex-wife, music while benefit is readied |work=Austin Daily Texan |date=July 16, 1976}}

On July 19, Thomas played a much-anticipated concert at the music venue Castle Creek, where he was lauded for his "superb" guitar playing amidst poor sound amplification, according to the Austin American-Statesman. While not an "innovative genius," he displayed "technical accomplishment and a well-rooted musicianship." The concert was notable for rumors that Ringo Starr was to attend. Earlier that day, the Austin Citizen carried an interview with Ringo Starr, saying he had come to Austin to play a benefit concert for Thomas. Rumors circulated widely through the community, but Starr did not appear at the DA or in court on Thomas' behalf. A phone call interview, purported to be with Starr, claimed that Starr indeed was at the concert, albeit unobserved. Reporters from the Austin Daily Texan traced the phone number of the Ringo Starr interview and placed a call to it, answered by Guthrie Thomas. The Texan concluded that the incident was a hoax, while Thomas denied making claims about Starr's whereabouts. Local press speculated that Thomas' behavior was designed to gain publicity for a flagging career.{{cite news |last1=Larmore |first1=Diana |title=search for ex-Beatle leads back to Thomas |work=Austin Daily Texan |date=July 21, 1976}}{{cite news |last1=Taggart |first1=Patrick |title=Guthrie Thomas better musician than singer |work=Austin American Statesman |date=July 21, 1976}}{{cite news |last1=Taggart |first1=Patrick |title=Guthrie Thomas: 'outlaw' |work=Austin American Statesman |date=July 25, 1976}}{{cite news |last1=Hunter |first1=Colin |title=Lies and Alibis |work=Austin Daily Texan |date=July 26, 1976}}

By August 5, Thomas was back in prison, the result of his bondsman asking to be released from the contract, citing unpaid fees.{{cite news |title=Singer may get new term in jail |work=Austin American Statesman |date=August 4, 1976}}{{cite news |title=Police Beat: Bond claims put Thomas back in jail |work=Austin American Statesman |date=August 5, 1976}}{{cite news |title=Hold Tex. Folkplayer for Kidnapping Wife |work=Variety |date=September 1, 1976}}

That November, he played a concert in Burlington, Vermont. Opening for John Hartford, the Burlington Free Press praised his guitar and singing, but criticized his excessive drinking, smoking and swearing on stage, which alienated the attendees.{{cite news |last1=Green |first1=Susan |title=Hartford sings from his own world |work=Burlington Free Press |date=November 15, 1976}}

A year later, Thomas was briefly the subject of a death hoax in Austin, but local journalists confirmed he was indeed still alive.{{cite news |last1=Miller |first1=Townsend |title=Country Music: Travis' performance true delight |work=Austin American Statesman |date=November 17, 1977}}{{cite news |last1=Miller |first1=Townsend |title=Country Music |work=Austin American Statesman |date=November 26, 1977}}

After the incident, Thomas released his next album Kidnapped, on Carmen Records. It was recorded directly to two-track tape, with Thomas accompanied only by harmonica player Mark Dawson. "It takes a lot of guts to release a record like this," said OP magazine. "These are eight well-written, lyrically powerful songs that cut to the heart without any pretense." Critic Steven Dillman observed that most of the songs were sad. On one track, Thomas thanks Jerry Jeff Walker for his friendship.{{cite news |last1=Dillman |first1=Steven |title=Guthrie Thomas: Kidnapped |work=OP |date=1984}}

On 1983's As Yet Untitled, Thomas contributed a statement on the album jacket, alluding to a turbulent time in his past in which he struggled with "drugs, alcohol and over-inflated ego." He apologized to his friends for his previous years of problematic behavior as he was "getting himself back together."

By 1977, still living in Topanga Canyon, Thomas claimed to be worth $2.5 million, on account of strong overseas sales of his music and royalties from his work on the film Bound for Glory, with hopes of shopping his next album to MCA Records.{{cite news |last1=Sherwood |first1=Richard |title=Broke Topanga hippie sings into millionaire |work=Van Nuys Valley News and Green Sheet |date=September 10, 1977}}

In 1980, he claimed to be working on a film about Hank Williams, in which he was possibly to star.{{cite news |last1=Eichstaedt |first1=Peter |title=Guthrie Thomas: hard driving country |work=The New Mexican |date=November 21, 1980}} In 1982 he was reported to be dating Kimi Peck, screenwriter of Little Darlings.{{cite news |last1=Beebe |first1=Greg |title=Travels with Guthrie Thomas |work=Santa Cruz Sentinel |date=June 18, 1982}}

1983's As Yet Untitled was praised for its melodies and band but criticized for its lyrical content by one critic. This One's for Sarah and Buffalo received similar critiques from OP Magazine.{{cite news |last1=Maffitt |first1=Ken |title=Guthrie Thomas: As Yet Untitled |work=OP |date=July 1, 1983}}{{cite news |last1=Spigolon |first1=Tom |title=Guthrie Thomas: This One's for Sarah |work=OP |date=November 1, 1983}}{{cite news |last1=Polansky |first1=Larry |title=Guthrie Thomas: Buffalo |work=OP |date=November 1, 1983}}

On 1984's Hobo Eagle Thief "Guthrie Thomas, just as natural as a sunrise, aided by a score of friends, including Ringo Starr on drums. Nine folk treats of merit," said one critic.{{cite news |last1=Burke |first1=Jack |title=The Wax Works |work=Stevens Point Journal |date=May 23, 1984}} Another review was less favorable. "The blame rests with his songs; he's the Robert W. Service of the country/folk scene. The cliches are nearly overwhelming on every cut..."{{cite news |last1=Weinstein |first1=Norman |title=Guthrie Thomas: Hobo Eagle Thief |work=OP |date=August 1, 1984}}

Of 1996's Midnight Train, Dirty Linen said "He gets a good cowboy vibe going, but you know he'll be blowing out of town with the tumbleweeds come the next dust storm."{{cite news |last1=Lindholm |first1=Jeff |title=Linen Shorts: Guthrie Thomas, Midnight Train |work=Dirty Linen |date=October 1, 1999}}

In the late 1970s, Thomas formed Eagle Records, a small independent label. He began releasing and re-releasing his own albums as well as those of other artists. Production continued into the 1980s. Eagle Records, with Thomas as president and often credited as producer, advertised production and distribution services worldwide. Eagle released albums by a variety of artists, including Mustard's Retreat, Josh White Jr. and Steve Bach.{{cite news |last1=McCarty |first1=Patrick |title=Little known record companies offer esoteric music |work=Richmond Times-Dispatch |date=February 4, 1986}}

On tour, Guthrie Thomas met a young pianist named John Nilsen, who was selected by a club owner to open Thomas’ concert in Ashland. Thomas signed Nilsen and produced his first three albums (Sea of Inspiration, Transparencies and October in September), helping launch the pianist's career.{{cite news |last1=Elmy |first1=Pamela A. |title=Pianist/composer to perform at SSCC |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ZxllAAAAIBAJ&dq=Eagle+Records+Guthrie+Thomas&pg=PA8 |access-date=3 February 2024 |work=The South Seattle Sentinel |date=November 11, 1987}}

By 1985, Thomas claimed to have been in business for 12 years, with 27 acts on the label and distribution deals in 14 countries. "I have no preference to musical style, as long as it's good," he told The Calgary Herald.{{cite news |last1=Muretich |first1=James |title=Synthesizer Artist signs U.S. recording deal |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=23ZkAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA39 |access-date=17 May 2023 |work=The Calgary Herald |date=May 7, 1985}}

Illuminations by T.J. Lawrence was lauded by Electronic Sound magazine for its "brilliance" and "outstanding material" being ahead of the time.{{cite news |last1=Silva |first1=Joe |title=Buried Treasure: TJ Lawrence 'Illuminations' (Eagle, 1985) |url=https://www.electronicsound.co.uk/buried-treasure/tj-lawrence-illuminations-eagle-1985/ |access-date=1 February 2024 |work=Electronic Sound}}

Other titles in the catalog included albums by New Wave band Bully Boy, Deborah Liv Johnson, jazz guitarist Cam Newton, violinist Kim Angelis,{{cite news |last1=Richardson |first1=Randy |title=Kim Angelis takes the violin to center stage |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=9x1ZAAAAIBAJ&dq=%22Eagle+Records%22+album&pg=PA35 |access-date=1 February 2024 |work=The Union Democrat |date=March 24, 1989}} and country-charting duo Topel and Ware.{{cite news |title=Michael Topel Releases Album |work=Backstage |date=January 3, 1986}}

After many years as a profession musician, Thomas, citing financial instability, went back to school. He completed a high school degree and enrolled in college, earning degrees in music, psychology and pharmacy. He worked as a pharmacist in Nevada.{{cite web |title=Guthrie Thomas, Pharmacist |url=http://www.guthriethomas.com |website=archive of guthriethomas.com |access-date=4 February 2024}} Rarely performing live, he continued to self-release music on various platforms. He also had a business making custom guitar picks, some in collaboration with long-time Willie Nelson lighting director Budrock Prewitt. Nelson himself was also a frequent guitar pick customer.{{cite web |title=Willie Nelson and Guthrie Thomas |url=https://stillisstillmoving.com/willienelson/willie-nelson-and-guthrie-thomas-2/ |website=stillisstillmoving.com |access-date=17 May 2023}}{{cite web |title=willie nelson |url=https://stillisstillmoving.com/willienelson/136218/ |website=stillisstillmoving.com |access-date=17 May 2023}}{{cite web |title=Services for Guthrie Thomas |url=https://stillisstillmoving.com/willienelson/services-for-guthrie-thomas/ |website=stillisstillmoving.com |access-date=17 May 2023}}{{cite web |title=Toni and Guthrie Thomas and Budrock 'the illuminator' |url=https://stillisstillmoving.com/willienelson/toni-and-guthrie-thomas-and-budrock-the-illuminator-prewitt-vegas-willienelson/ |website=stillisstillmoving.com |access-date=17 May 2023}}

Guthrie Thomas died on July 13, 2016.{{cite web |title=Obituary: Guthrie Thomas |url=https://hitesfh.com/obituaries/guthrie-thomas/ |website=Hites Funeral Home |access-date=30 May 2023}}

• Sittin’ Crooked (1974) - Singing Folks Records
• Dear Ginny (1975, with Ramblin’ Jack Elliott) - Rarer Records
• Guthrie Thomas I (1975) - Capital Records
• Lies and Alibis (1976) Capital Records
• Kidnapped (1976) Carmen Records
• La Belle Poisoneuse (1979) Carmen Records
• This One's for Sarah (1982) Eagle Records
• Once on a While Forever (1982) - Pastels Records
• Buffalo (1983) - Eagle Records
• Hobo Eagle Thief (1983) - Eagle Records
• As Yet Untitled (1983) - Eagle Records, Pastels Records
• Like No Other (1983) - Stetson Records
• The Writer (1990) - Taxim Records
• Live On Stage (1993/2024) - New Shot
• Midnight Train (1996) - Taxim Records
• Ghost Towns (1999) - Mainstreet CD
• Yesterdays and Tomorrows (2000) -Mainstreet CD

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