CLARK, GUY

GUY CLARK is recognised as one of the greatest of all Texan singer/songwriters and Raven is proud to present for the first time on one CD the only truly essential anthology covering his work over the years 1975-1995. Culled from seven albums over three labels (RCA, Warner, Elektra/Nonesuch) this is the master songwriter at his very best. Five tracks from his incomparable debut, 1975's Old No.1, including 'L.A. Freeway', 'Texas 1947' and 'Desperados Waiting For The Train', reveal the depths of his talents from the get-go. More of his best are here including 'Boats To Build', 'Heartbroke', 'The Randall Knife', his biggest hit 'Homegrown Tomatoes' and his collaboration with Rodney Crowell on 'She's Crazy For Leaving'.

Others may have had bigger hits with his songs Bobby Bare with 'New Cut Road', Ricky Skaggs with 'Heartbroke', The Highwaymen with 'Desperados Waiting for the Train', Rodney Crowell with 'She's Crazy For Leaving' but they pale into comparison with the stark beauty of the original versions. And as All Music Guide states: "The emotional level of his work consistently transcends sales figures and musical genres. He remains the kind of song writer young artists study and seasoned writers (and listeners) admire". With 21 tracks and 77 minutes of superb audio quality this impressive collection of timeless gems is a must have for the country music fan in general and the Guy Clark aficionado in particular.

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