26 second song (My Morning Jacket). The twistable, turnable man returns (Andrew Bird) -- This guitar is for sale (John Prine) -- The unicorn (Dr. Dog) -- The winner (Kris Kristofferson) -- Queen of the silver dollar (Sarah Jarosz with Black Prairie) -- Daddy what if (Bobby Bare, Jr.) -- The cover of the Rolling Stone (Black Francis with Joey Santiago) -- Sylvia's mother (The Boxmasters) -- Me and Jimmie Rodgers (Ray Price) -- A boy named Sue (Todd Snider) -- The ballad of Lucy Jordan (Lucinda Williams) -- The living legend (Bobby Bare, Sr.) -- The giving tree (Nanci Griffith) -- 26 second song (My Morning Jacket).
Summary:
Shel Silverstein is loved by millions for his brilliant and witty poetry. But many do not realize his contributions to music, as he wrote classic songs for artists like Johnny Cash and Loretta Lynn. His legacy as a songwriter is celebrated here with performances by My Morning Jacket, Kris Kristofferson, Lucinda Williams, and more. "...an uncommonly good line-up...whimsical but memorable compositions..."--Pitchfork.
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