16 Days by Ryan Adams - A song originally written for his band Whiskeytown back in 1997, Ryan Adams reprises the tune on the Letterman Show a few years back. I always enjoyed his metal cover songs (he can often be seen sporting death metal T-shirts), but the breadth of his influences is much wider, including country. In a genre that pumps out tunes that are about as original and poetic as a supermarket tabloid rag, Adams brings depth and poignancy that is heart rending and painfully honest. His solo performance here with just his guitar and harmonica is simply devastating in its power and beauty.
h/t to my friend Andy for pointing me to this incredible song.
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