Steve Goodman was only in his 30s when he died from leukemia in the early 1980s, but despite his youthful passing his musical legacy towers, and includes, arguably, John Prine�s career, and the song City of New Orleans, a hit for Arlo Guthrie.  Live at the Earl of Old Town was recorded in 1978 at Chicago�s Earl of Old Town nightclub, but the tapes apparently were forgotten on a shelf at a Windy City record company.  No matter�the poignant often humorous songs, the exquisite guitar playing and the unadorned yet on-the-mark singing sound like they were recorded last week.  If you’re a fan like me, you’ll be delighted to hear Lincoln Park Pirates along with a too-quick version of City of New Orleans (when I hear his rendition I think how Goodman�s life was way too quick).  Sorry, no cover of The Dutchman, a song Goodman didn�t write but performed movingly. Modern singer/songwriters should give this a listen to get tips on how to entertain while still making their point.  By the way, John Prine�s record company is shepherding the CD to market.