blow up your T.V. throw away your paper, move to the country, build you a home

[debs]

About the only things that me and the guys in back at work agree on are 1). The Zombie Apocalypse is a distinct possibility, and 2). John Prine is awesome. Earlier this year I picked up the Prine tribute album, Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows because Josh Ritter covered "Mexican Home" but it was The Avett Brothers' cover of "Spanish Pipedream" that really did it for me. I love that song in general and their down-home sound fits it perfectly. Makes me feel like it's springtime even though it's cold and dreary outside.

The thing about John Prine's music is that I think it could be used as a blueprint for Life, particularly this song.

"Spanish Pipedream" John Prine cover by The Avett Brothers
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Also, I wanted to wish ames1010 a very happy birthday! I hope Chicago was all you wanted it to be. :)

Comments

[shoelacedreamer.livejournal.com]

You're very welcome. :) I love it when one band I love covers music by another artist that I love. I am jealous of NC for spawning The Avett Brothers because I think they are just a breath of fresh air.

[tillie1202.livejournal.com]

The state of NC really does seem to be quite proud of them, which is nice. The few songs of theirs I've heard I really like, I just for some reason really struggle to get into new (to me) artists, so I haven't quite gotten there yet. Plus the people on my facebook feed that rave about them are . . . questionable. But, I trust you and your taste in music, so I think I'll go buy something of theirs now. :) *wanders off to iTunes*

[shoelacedreamer.livejournal.com]

I love it when places cling to their musicians; Portland has quite a few that they're proud of, but my hometown can only boast Chris Botti and Meredeth Brooks. Whoo! :P

Plus the people on my facebook feed that rave about them are . . . questionable.

That makes me laugh because I know what you mean. If you like, I can email you some of my favorites.

[tillie1202.livejournal.com]

Well, NC produced Clay Aiken and Fantasia whatshername, too, so our track record isn't exactly spectacular. :P

That would be awesome as long as it's not too much of a pain for you to send them. Thank you!

[shoelacedreamer.livejournal.com]

Oh, so you've got Idols. I see. ;P My high school English teacher adores Clay Aiken.

I'll put together a zip file this weekend and send them along, then! :)