In my book, it’s hard not to like guy — his philosophy, his music, his basic attitude toward life. Guy Clark was born on this day in 1941 — a great year to be born.
As I write this blog entry Guy’s latest CD, “Songs and Stories” is playing in the background — it’s recommended highly! If you like some of the best music anywhere, listen to Guy Clark. I mean, how can you not like lyrics like:
He’s one of those who knows that life
Is just a leap of faith
Spread your arms and hold you breath
Always trust your cape
. . . here done by acoustic blues singer-songwriter Eric Bibb
or
If I can just get off of this LA freeway
Without getting killed or caught
I’d be down that road in a cloud of smoke
For some land that I ain’t bought bought bought
. . . here preformed by Guy, Live from Austin, Texas
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GUY! HERE’S TO YOU, AN AMERICAN LITERARY GREAT!
kenne
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- Guy Clark – A young man turns 70 (sofarfromheaven.com)
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- Guy Clark – Songs and Stories (roughstock.com)
- Guy Clark: Songs and Stories (Review) (popmatters.com)
- Meet your next musical crush: Gary Clark Jr. (macleans.ca)
