I grew up in Long Beach, CA thinking that country music was for hicks and rednecks.
The late, great Gram is one of the artists that changed my mind about that, could help me see that country had its own sort of soul to it.
Gram actually WAS a compulsive truth-bender so
“No, I wouldn’t lie
You know I’m not that kinda guy”
Is actually just another of his many fibs.
But how can you not love a dude this heartbroken and talented? 💔
This song, right here, is the beginning of my lifelong love affair with pedal steel guitar. (Thanks to Sneaky Pete for the amazing playing on this Flying Burrito Bros. classic).