June 26, 2010

My good buddy Rick considers this Townes Van Zandt penned song one of the greatest ever written. It's hard to disagree with him. Either way, it's certainly a masterpiece, and in my opinion, Willie's and Merle's cover proves it.

PS Tonight's backstage weekend at our sister site Newstalgia features highlights from Friday night's Glastonbury Festival, with Gorillaz, Broken Bells, Groove Armada, and Flaming Lips in concert.

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