I remember when he wrote this, probably 10 years ago. If anything, it’s worse now. James McMurtry:

She’s an amazing singer-songwriter, and if you’ve never heard her, this is good place to start. Mary Gauthier:

Emmylou:

http://youtu.be/RG1qTFZSiAM

Maybe my favorite story song. Nanci Griffith:

Shawn Colvin:

Mary Chapin Carpenter:

Dar Williams:

http://youtu.be/rtlUQPZP1tQ

Rickie Lee:

Don’t know why Duffy never seemed to catch on here, she’s got a helluva voice:

Rory Block: