Name: The Ghosts of Highway 20
Brand: Lucinda Williams

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h20031

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2016-01-22

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Supplier GB

The Orchard

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Standard:20

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0083832192815

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Artist

Lucinda Williams

Genre GB

Country / Americana

Label GB

Highway 20 Records

Lucinda Williams is an American rock, folk, blues, and country music singer and songwriter. Born on January 26, 1953 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA, she began recording albums in the late 1970s and early 1980s with a traditional country and blues sound. Despite receiving little attention from radio or the media during this time, her self-titled album released in 1988 brought her into the spotlight. With a unique blend of genres and heartfelt lyrics, Lucinda Williams has become a respected figure in the music industry.

Throughout her career, Lucinda Williams has showcased her versatility as an artist by exploring various musical styles. Her powerful vocals combined with introspective songwriting have earned her critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. Known for capturing raw emotions through her music, she continues to create soulful melodies that resonate with listeners.

As the daughter of a renowned poet Miller Williams, Lucinda's artistic talent runs deep within her family roots. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences and societal observations, she crafts songs that touch upon universal themes of love, loss, and resilience.

'The Ghosts of Highway 20' features a common thread running through the songs, uniting them under one collective theme as the haunting title track illustrates. 12 of the 14 songs were inspired by various periods and experiences throughout Williams' life that all tie into Highway 20 (aka Interstate 20), which runs in part from Georgia to Texas. Whether it is cities she has resided in (Atlanta, GA, Macon, GA), has family ties to (Shreveport, LA, Monroe, LA) or previously written about (Jackson, LA, Vicksburg, MS), Williams' personal experiences and connections to these areas inform the narratives as songs and stories inspired by people, place and time. After 11 highly acclaimed studio albums, Williams is in the most prolific period of her nearly four-decade career (this being her second album in 18 months), as she continues to challenge herself creatively. 'The Ghosts of Highway 20' was co-produced by Williams, Greg Leisz and Tom Overby and recorded with Williams' rhythm section of Butch Norton (drums) and David Sutton (bass). Guitarist Val McCallum guests on two tracks. Revered guitarists Bill Frisell and Greg Leisz provide incredible sonic textures and ethereal tones that enhance Williams' brilliant writing and wise and weathered vocals.2LP - Double 150 Gram Vinyl with Gatefold Sleeve and Download.2CD - 6 Panel Wallet.

The Ghosts of Highway 20

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