Been listening to John Hiatt's understated acoustic album from 2000 - Crossing Muddy Waters..a minimalist and sparing masterpiece ! https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51DgUx0eazL._SS300.jpg Only the Song Survives https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnPQzQKYXPM a mostly personal album with ...

Separate Ways - Sophia Pfister & Dave Alvin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVK9sZuNX1s

Downey to Lubbock - Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9N3IbU4Dq4

Thanks Diane. I checked out a couple of the links so far...will check out the others later on.

Pa Janvier - Cedric Watson and Bijou Creole
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mepknOXZdrM

Acadie A La Louisiane - Bruce Daigrepont
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQTfMjWa2p0

If you close your eyes, you may hear 60s Dylan and Baez...

So I'll Run - Butch Hancock and Marce Lacouture
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KM9RQNe6LZ0

That was pretty funny, Tony. I have never actually seen the Pink Panther movies, something else to put on my list. I used to watch a lot of Britcom at one time, not so much in recent years.

Hi Tony,

I dont know if you are aware of Conan O'Brien, he often posts these humorous unscipted or loosely scripted clips of his office staff, especially one Mr. Jordan Schlansky - "a crafty fake Italian !"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6A8W77m-ZTw

Hi B4Real, I actually ended up downloading The Cardinal at this time. I am going on a road trip towards the end of the month and thought the driving beat and sound of The Cardinal would be more in sync with the tires hitting the asphalt :) Plus it has The Anthem as a bonus track. Thanks for the link...

Hi Tony, Texas Tom was interesting - and a little confusing ! I am guessing Texas Homecare is actually in England, correct ? I was tangentially reminded me of a sushi place I used to go to in NY where the decor, traditional seating arrangements - very low tables with floor seating (no chairs) and re...

Very cool ! Thanks Tony. I have not heard much of Ed Bruce although I know he has written some well-known songs. I think you have mentioned him before ...

Thanks B4Real. I like the sound of the album. I will get it soon and possibly her previous one as well (The Cardinal) This was pretty cool too.... :) Yeah well, you and me Yeah we’re off scot-free Like Bruce on a bike with some boardwalk queen They two lanes’ll take you anywhere, But I guess they’ll...

Mandy Mercier is a singer songwriter from Austin, TX, closely associated with Blaze Foley. I am pretty sure this song is not about Leonard Cohen but it almost could have been with references to places in CA (Venice, Burbank, LA) and Austin. I transcribed the lyrics so there could be a mistake or two...

Let's all Help the Cowboy Sing the Blues - Waylon Jennings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-UXpJ1xbPw

as they say ...3 chords and the truth (Harlan Howard)...

All the Soft Places to Fall - Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDzleSAp9pY