Lyle Lovett, Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle and others: This One's for Him: a Tribute to Guy Clark | CD review

(Icehouse Music)The Texas-born singer-songwriter Guy Clark turned 70 at the end of last year, and a remarkable Who's Who of country and folk celebrities celebrate with this 30-track reminder of why his work is so revered. He's an inventive, highly original lyricist, and the best of his carefully crafted songs mix a fine eye for detail with a brave narrative sweep: a single moment, or an object, can be used as the starting point for a condensed, often poignant story. Each song features a differ...

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