OT: RIP Guy Clark

http://www.tennessean.com/story/ente...d-74/80932338/

Guy never made it near the level of Bowie, Prince or the Hag, but he wrote some of the most perfect songs I've ever encountered. It's hard to listen to "Desperados Waiting for a Train" or "The Randall Knife" without getting a little misty. Clark was a key influence on songwriters like Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen, and his songs have been covered by the likes of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, George Strait and many more.

"Only two things that money can't buy, and that's true love and homegrown tomatoes." - Guy Clark

" Spread your arms, take a deep breath and trust your Cape"

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Originally Posted by AusTexDawg

http://www.tennessean.com/story/ente...d-74/80932338/

Guy never made it near the level of Bowie, Prince or the Hag, but he wrote some of the most perfect songs I've ever encountered. It's hard to listen to "Desperados Waiting for a Train" or "The Randall Knife" without getting a little misty. Clark was a key influence on songwriters like Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen, and his songs have been covered by the likes of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, George Strait and many more.

"Only two things that money can't buy, and that's true love and homegrown tomatoes." - Guy Clark

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Wow, a true legend. Hate to hear it. His live album and Live at the Bluebird with Steve earle and Townes Van Zandt are masterpieces.

The documentaries "Heartworn Highways" and "To Know Me Is To Love Me" are must sees for any true music fan.

Hell of a guitar builder too.

Dublin Blues is a song that shows what song writing should be, music and lyrics.

Ole Guy is off That LA Freeway now.

Damn, I need a beer. Feels like a close friend died

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Originally Posted by AusTexDawg

http://www.tennessean.com/story/ente...d-74/80932338/

Guy never made it near the level of Bowie, Prince or the Hag, but he wrote some of the most perfect songs I've ever encountered. It's hard to listen to "Desperados Waiting for a Train" or "The Randall Knife" without getting a little misty. Clark was a key influence on songwriters like Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen, and his songs have been covered by the likes of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, George Strait and many more.

"Only two things that money can't buy, and that's true love and homegrown tomatoes." - Guy Clark

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Lost one of the best. I would set and finger-pick desperadoes over and over and over for half a day. LA Freeway is another all time favorite. On and on and on......

The Guitar

One of the absolute best ever song writers. Not as prolific as the great Hank Williams, but unforgettable image after unforgettable image . . . . Signed, Mississippi 1957.