I came across Utah Phillips’ magnificent story, “Moose Turd Pie” on the YouTube machine. Do you know it? If now, better take a few minutes and give it a listen. It’s one of my fave stories ever…..
Since we’re on the subject of the late U. Utah Phillips, Golden Voice of the Great Southwest, here’s his lovely song about a man in love with a train – Phoebe Snow. This was on a record that came out in the early 70s called Good Though. I used to have it on vinyl. I might have worn it right out.
Here’s one more, as Utah talks about running for President…
Utah Phillips also wrote one of the most beautiful tunes I know about getting old, The Goodnight Loving Trail. Here’s a lovely version by Sara Grey and Kieron Means. Ian Tyson also did a great version, and so did Joe Ely and also Tom Waits.
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