Various - Wounded Heart Of America (tom Russell Songs)

a compelling walk through the song library of one of america's greatest songwriters. the 'wounded heart of america' features some of his best loved songs covered by luminaries such as joe ely, ramblin' jack elliot, nanci griffith, iris dement, laurence ferlinghetti and the late johnny cash. hailed as one of americas greatest living songwriters, his superb storytelling style, as featured on songs such as 'haley's comet', is showcased on this outstanding compilation. his love of everything from country to beat poetry (ferlinghetti recorded 'stealing electricity' especially for the album) is showcased, bringing to light the many sides of this singer, painter and author.