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"Snowblind Friend" was written by Hoyt Axton, who first released it on his 1969 album My Griffin Is Gone. The song is about one of his friends who succumbed to a drug overdose. Unlike the many songs that glamorize drug use as part of the rock and roll lifestyle, there is no glory in this story, as we hear about the troubled addict getting high ...
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Jeff Baxter: Guest Artist, Guitar, Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric) Byron Berline: Fiddle, Guest Artist, Mandolin : John Blakemore: Photography : Terry Brown: Assistant Engineer, Mixing : Coyote: Vocals (Background) Mark Dawson
Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Jeff Baxter (tracks: A2, B2, B5, A1, B4, A6), Jim Messina (tracks: A2, A5) Engineer [Assistant Mixdown Engineer] – Terry Brown (9) Engineer [Engineered By] – Jerry Hall (2) Harmonica, Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Mark Dawson (4) Harp [Echo Harp] – Pierre La Porte (tracks: B2)
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29. Aug. 2023 · Axton explores the theme of addiction through vivid imagery and metaphors. The term “snowblind” is a literal reference to cocaine use. In the song, the narrator describes their friend’s descent into addiction, painting a picture of a once vibrant and energetic individual who has lost their way.
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13. Aug. 2023 · You’re as fragile as an egg. And I know because I’ve walked. On every eggshell you’ve laid.” Here, “snowblind friend” refers to the idea of someone who is lost, either due to substance abuse or an inability to see the way forward. The speaker is trying to understand his friend’s pain and what led him to his death.
Jerry Hall, Alan Thornhill, Jeff Baxter, Jack Skinner, Jim Messina - guitar Mark Dawson - guitar/harmonica Pete Grand - steel/dobro/autoharp Jim Messina - bass Gary Wattman - drums Donna Roberts - keyboards Byron Berline - mandolin/fiddle Pierre LaPorte - harp Vocals: Shandin Sinnamon, Jana Lee, Kathy Ward, Mimi Farina, Claudia Darling, Judi Kriss,