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17. Mai 2016 · Guy Clark's most memorable tunes include "Homegrown Tomatoes" and "Desperados Waiting for a Train."
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- Jon Freeman,Chris Parton,Stephen L. Betts,Andrew Leahey,Joseph Hudak,Marissa R. Moss
I got an ol' blue shirt And it suits me just fine I like the way it feels So I wear it all the time I got an old guitar It won't ever stay in tune I like the way it sounds In a dark and empty room I got an ol' pair of boots And they fit just right I can work all day And I can dance all night I got ... Read more .
19. Mai 2016 · 1. “My Favorite Picture of You” Taken from his album of the same name and written in the aftermath of his beloved wife and co-writer Susanna’s passing in 2012, “My Favorite Picture...
- "Rita Ballou"
- "Sis Draper"
- "Fools For Each Other"
- "The Partner Nobody Chose"
- "Homegrown Tomatoes"
- "Stuff That Works"
- "Magnolia Wind"
- "Dublin Blues"
- "L.A. Freeway"
- "Desperados Waiting For A Train"
Clark tells the story of Texas wild card "hill country honky-tonkin Rita Ballou" on his 1975 debut album Old No. 1.
From 1999's Cold Dog Soup, the story of traveling fiddler "Sis Draper" is yet another example of Clark's incredible character sketches.
Whether you're heartbroke or in love, we can all relate to this song. "And we are fools for each other, me and you/ We are lovers, in fact, we've gone crazy out back/ Like only fools for each other would do"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWOIUBThsR8 From Clark's 1981 album The South Coast of Texas,"The Partner Nobody Chose" includes accompanying vocals from Rodney Crowell, who produced the album.
Who else could sing about tomatoes with such conviction? The song is a true tribute to the simple things in life. "Only two things money can't buy/That's true love and homegrown tomatoes"
From Clark's 1995 album Dublin Blues, "Stuff That Works" honors the things you can count on: old denim shirts, well-made boots, great friends and love from your soulmate. Clark references his wife Susanna with the song's final verse: "I got a woman I love/ She's crazy and paints like God/ She's got a playground sense of justice/ She won't take odds...
Written by Clark with Shawn Camp, "Magnolia Wind" is one of Clark's most stunning love songs. The song was later recorded by Emmylou Harris and John Prine for the Clark tribute album This One's For Him: A Tribute to Guy Clark.
The title track of his 1995 album is one of the most popular of Clark's songs. Other standout songs on the album include "Stuff That Works" and "The Cape".
This was one of the songs that really helped put Clark on the map. He had lived in Los Angeles with Susanna before they moved to Nashville and he hated it. No one was taking notice of his songs and he just didn't like the vibe. The phrase "If I could just get off of this L.A. freeway without getting killed or caught"came into his mind and he immedi...
Clark wrote this song about a Gulf Oil employee who was a visitor at his grandmother's hotel. Released on his debut album, it has been covered by numerous artists over the years and is considered one of the greatest western songs of all time.
11. Aug. 2022 · A ranked list of 15 of the best Guy Clark songs according to Holler A lost-and-found troubadour with worn pockets full of “hillbilly haiku,” Guy Clark never topped the charts, but his songs made him an American icon.
20. Sept. 2023 · Top 10 Most Popular Guy Clark Songs. 1. “Desperados Waiting for a Train” Considered one of Clark’s greatest masterpieces, this song tells the story of a young boy’s relationship with an old family friend. With its rich storytelling and heartfelt lyrics, it captures the essence of Clark’s songwriting prowess. 2. “L.A ...
Guy Charles Clark (6 November 1941 – 17 May 2016) was a country and folk singer/songwriter who released some twenty albums. His songs have been recorded by artists including Johnny Cash,...
