Name: Hotwalker: Charles Bukowski and A Ballad For Gone America
Brand: Tom Russell

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hcd8177

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Limited edition

Release date

2005-03-04

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Tom Russell

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Tom Russell is an American singer-songwriter and author, born on March 5, 1947 in Los Angeles, California. With a career spanning several decades, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the music industry. Known for his unique blend of folk, country, and Americana music, Tom's heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies have captivated audiences worldwide.

In addition to his musical talents, Tom Russell is occasionally active as an author. His literary works showcase his storytelling abilities and offer a deeper insight into his creative mind. Through both his music and writing, Tom has touched the hearts of many with his poignant observations on life, love, and the human experience.

With a style reminiscent of artists such as Slaid Cleaves, Fred Eaglesmith, Buddy Miller, and Chip Taylor among others; Tom Russell continues to inspire fellow musicians and fans alike. His collaborations with renowned performers like Mary Gauthier, Rodney Crowell, Guy Clark,and The Flatlanders have further solidified his place in the music industry.

tom russell's hotwalker album is a portrait of a segment of american culture in a time gone by. through original songs, narration and the actual voices of literary and historical figures, tom constructs a recollection of the outsider voices of american popular culture, literature and art of the 1960s. the taking-off point for hotwalker is tom's correspondence with outsider writer/poet charles bukowski in the 1960s. tom and circus midget/actor little jack horton read parts of the correspondence and narrate an historical landscape, dotted with the voices of lenny bruce, jack kerouac, dave van ronk, radical environmentalist edward abbey, hobo classical composer harry partch, ramblin' jack elliott, and bukowski himself. in the process, the listener is taken on a tour of dive bars in downtown la, mexican border whorehouses, huckster revival meetings, bakersfield honky-tonks, and more.

Hotwalker: Charles Bukowski and A Ballad For Gone America

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