Live from Austin, TX (2007)

Along with his cohort Townes Van Zandt Guy Clark is one of the most influential singer-songwriters of the Texas troubadour school penning songs full of worldly wisdom and unpretentiously poetic lyricism. The "songwriter's songwriter" is captured live in this 1990 appearance on PBS's AUSTIN CITY LIMITS which has been expanded from its televised half-hour episode to include all 90 minutes of Clark's performance including classic songs like "Texas 1947" "L.A. Freeway" and "Desperados Waiting for a Train."Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: MUSIC DVD/CONCERTS Rating: NR UPC: 607396802821 Manufacturer No: NW8028-9 Product Description

Guy on his best behavior

As a long time fan, I find this "ramrod straight" performance a little disconcerting. The other end of the spectrum would be his goofy cameo in "Heartworn Highway", in which he comes off as a doped up clown. I hope the real Guy Clark is somewhere in the middle. (Don't you wish they had video taped "Keepers"?!?!)

I saw him live in Gainesville, and had a chance to talk with him for about 20 minutes between sets. He spoke of his affection for Townes. He asked me if I had a request, and he sang "Immigrant Eyes" as an encore.

This is a very fine concert, don't get me wrong. I just find it strange that, for whatever reason, Guy was on his best behavior that night. August 11, 2008

best of the best

I love this CD. Some of Clark's best songs, and great ones by other songwriters, with good energy. "To Live Is To Fly" is especially wonderful. Listen to Clark's voice as he sings the words "To live is to fly, both low and high..." November 16, 2007

THE MASTER

This is the master at his level best.Why have this series been in the vault all these years ? September 9, 2007

Guy Clark

Lovers of Country,this is a classic Guy Clark Collection not to be missed, great songs from a very talented musician and if you can play a bit of guitar yourself, then a lot of the songs are quite simple to follow.....Great August 4, 2007

Song List

Here's the song listing ...

1. Texas 1947
2. L.A. Freeway (Pack Up All Your Dishes)
3. The Carpenter
4. Old Friends
5. Come From The Heart
6. I'm All Through Throwing Good Love After Bad
7. Randall Knife
8. Immigrant Eyes
9. Desperados Waiting For A Train
10. The Last Gunfighter Ballad
11. New Cut Road
12. Better Days
13. Homegrown Tomatoes
14. To Live Is To Fly
15. Texas Cookin'
July 30, 2007

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