In Search Of A Song - Tom T. Hall (1971)
Hall made a habit of traveling far and wide, striking up conversations and meeting people that he’d weave into his narrative songs. How much actual biographical detail bled into these songs is up for some debate, but it’s a legend that fits the man well. His songs were always a ground-level examination of a small slice of life. Sometimes they were funny, sometimes heartbreaking, but always compelling.
Tracks I Liked
The Year That Clayton Delaney Died - What might have been.
Who’s Gonna Feed Them Hogs - I know this guy, I think.
The Little Lady Preacher - an unusually honest and hilarious look at trying to reconcile pure and impure thoughts.
