Various - Twistable Turnable Man - A Tribute To Shel Silverstein

shel silverstein, as a writer, poet, and illustrator, has influenced generations upon generations of kids (and kids at heart) with his brilliant, witty, and touching turns of phrase. it is silverstein's oft-overlooked catalog of classic songs that is the focus of this new all-star tribute. as a songwriter, silverstein penned indelible songs made famous by artists such as johnny cash, dr. hook, loretta lynn, bobby bare, and countless others. on this collection, lovingly produced by bobby bare, sr. and jr., two distinct generations of artists inspired by silverstein have lined up to pay tribute. from kris kristofferson, ray price, and john prine to andrew bird, my morning jacket, and dr. dog, twistable, turnable man: a musical tribute to the songs of shel silverstein is an eclectic, endearing valentine to this giant of american song. all-star line-up of performances from my morning jacket, andrew bird, kris kristofferson, john prine, lucinda williams, dr. dog, ray price, bobby bare, sr., bobby bare, jr., black francis, and more...