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Loudon Wainwright III - I Am The Way (live 1974)

Loudon Wainwright III
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Loudon Wainwright III with a rare live performance from 50 years ago of his song I Am The Way. With just one novelty hit song prior (Dead Skunk) to his name, Loudon Wainwright III thrilled audiences the world over with his funny irreverent songs. Regarded as one of the singer/songwriters from an era that spawned the likes of John Prine and Steve Goodman, Loudon married Kate McGarrigle and spawned two children Rufus and Martha ; major talents both of whom endured unconventional upbringings with their singularly brilliant and complicated father.

About Loudon Wainwright III

Loudon Snowden Wainwright III is an American singer-songwriter and occasional actor. He has released twenty-six studio albums, four live albums, and six compilations. Some of his best-known songs include "The Swimming Song", "Motel Blues", "The Man Who Couldn't Cry", "Dead Skunk", and "Lullaby". In 2007, he collaborated with musician Joe Henry to create the soundtrack for Judd Apatow's film Knocked Up. In addition to music, he has acted in small roles in at least eighteen television programs and...

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