Name: I'd Rather Lead a Band
Brand: Loudon Wainwright III

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

66691CD

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-10-09

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

The Orchard

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

644216966691

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

49287LP

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Black

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787790449287

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Loudon Wainwright III

Genre GB

Folk

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Search Party

Loudon Snowden Wainwright III is an American songwriter, folk singer, humorist and actor. Born on September 5, 1946 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA, he has established himself as a versatile artist with a unique blend of wit and introspection.

Throughout his career, Loudon Wainwright III has captivated audiences with his heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies. He has been married to Canadian singer-songwriter Kate McGarrigle and together they have two children - Rufus Wainwright and Martha Wainwright. Additionally, he has a daughter named Lucy Roche from his relationship with the singer Suzzy Roche.

Hailing from a musical family, Loudon is the son of esteemed Life magazine columnist Loudon Wainwright Jr., and the brother of acclaimed musicians Sloan Wainwright and Martha Wainwright. His upbringing undoubtedly influenced his passion for music.

Produced by Randall Poster and Stewart Lerman, I'd Rather Lead a Band finds Loudon Wainwright III partnering up with Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks for their take on some of the American songbook's finest classics. This album showcases a fresh side of LW3 with big band sounds and timeless songs from Irving Berlin, Cliff Friend, Lew Brown and other Tin Pan Alley contemporaries.

I'd Rather Lead a Band

Music GB