That’s the title of the latest release from Grammy-winner Lyle Lovett and his Large Band. And it’s another great one.
For 20 years, this Texas singer-songwriter has been on the top of my list. A former journalism major, his lyrics are tight, sometimes humorous, often dark. And he sings in a variety of styles — country, jazz, blues, gospel, bluegrass — that are my favorites.
Here’s one from the latest, South Texas Girl. (Embed was disabled.)
Also from the latest, this bluegrass number, Up In Indiana , live on Conan O’Brien:
And some good oldies. (More on YouTube than you can shake a fist at.)
You’ve Been So Good Up to Now.
She’s No Lady, She’s Already Made Up Her Mind, North Dakota. The last one with Rickie Lee Jones. Saw the two of them in Minneapolis circa 1990. Great show.
