Love this. Living with the Law was on my daily listening list for months, and it’s on the short/medium list of albums I pull out when seeking peace and inspiration (as are Wrecking Ball and the Emmylou live album that captured that tour).
A great article “Living With The Law” is a super fine album, I must look it out again. As is “Acadie” too. Thanks for the words, now to hear the sounds again!
Thanks for covering Chris Whitley, Michael, and for citing my All Things Chris Whitley Substack. The article about Mustard is no longer on my WordPress blog (cancelled last year when my subscription ran out), but is available on my Substack (no paywall for two weeks): https://allthingschriswhitley.substack.com/p/mustard-chris-whitleys-iconic-guitar
I'll get to the rest of this but good for you for bringing Chris his due and keeping the lamps trimmed and burning.
I met Chris on Houston Street one EV afternoon just walking around. He stopped and chatted like we were old pals. He didn't know me or my friend but he knew of us and that was enough to bond right there. I'll never forget how equal we were. Us local musicians. He really made it as we used to say but what he really did was make great music from his soul. You captured that truth.
An amazing talent & a terrible loss.
Love this. Living with the Law was on my daily listening list for months, and it’s on the short/medium list of albums I pull out when seeking peace and inspiration (as are Wrecking Ball and the Emmylou live album that captured that tour).
Adding your playlist/mixtape now.
"Living with the Law" holds a very special place in my record collection. Nice to hear I'm not the only one.
A great article “Living With The Law” is a super fine album, I must look it out again. As is “Acadie” too. Thanks for the words, now to hear the sounds again!
I'll read just about anything about the maestro Lanois. Thank you.
Love his new record, too.
Thanks for covering Chris Whitley, Michael, and for citing my All Things Chris Whitley Substack. The article about Mustard is no longer on my WordPress blog (cancelled last year when my subscription ran out), but is available on my Substack (no paywall for two weeks): https://allthingschriswhitley.substack.com/p/mustard-chris-whitleys-iconic-guitar
Thanks for the link! I've updated the footnote.
I love history like this! Thanks so much!
I'll get to the rest of this but good for you for bringing Chris his due and keeping the lamps trimmed and burning.
I met Chris on Houston Street one EV afternoon just walking around. He stopped and chatted like we were old pals. He didn't know me or my friend but he knew of us and that was enough to bond right there. I'll never forget how equal we were. Us local musicians. He really made it as we used to say but what he really did was make great music from his soul. You captured that truth.
This is a keeper that will be cherished.
What a wonderful memory!
That’s a great piece, Michael. Some of my all-time favourite records in there, too.
Many thanks - same here.