Lucinda Wiliams - "Lake Charles" [Live From Austin, TX]

[@kurtzwar729]

The most fabulous Lucinda Williams. This is a song about Blaze Foley, the great songwriter. Blaze died young, stepping in front of a bullet meant for his friend. My girlfriend shared a flat for a time with Lucinda Williams when they were both in their 20s (in the late 60s) in New Orleans. She said Lucinda would sing and play guitar at a local New Orleans cafe. Just starting out and writing her own songs. I saw Lucinda and Buick Six in Bellingham, WA a few years back. I gave her my 50s electric Harmony Espanada guitar that I thought she could play while writing her next phenomenal song. She really helped me when I was really hurting. Playing my guitar to her voice and songs. Thanks Lucinda.

[@mugsmahoney]

Don't mean to be a gotcha shmuck, But this song is not about Blaze, its about Lucinda's former boyfriend, Clyde Woodward. And it certainly is a beaute, my Lucinda fave. The song about Blaze Foley is 'Drunken Angle'. Best.

[@ellensugarmag3759]

Awesome and thanks so incredibly much for sharing!❤️

[@johndeschenes8369]

Yea the song she wrote about Blaze Foley is called Drunken Angel.

[@jenniehughes6927]

​@@johndeschenes8369I tried to share with my drunken little sister. She's 63 and still doesn't get it.

[@sealevelbear]

Not what her memoir says, you might be thinking of “Drunken Angel”

[@chrisberrymanalo]

I’m from Lake Charles and still live here. It’s the food lol

[@ceciliadaniels98]

This always soothes my soul. On a 30-hour train journey from El Paso to New Orleans, the train stopped in Lake Charles to take on passengers. I jumped off and lit a cigarette, played this on my headphones, and shed a tear. Got back on board my train, Spent 3 days in New Orleans and flew home to the west of Ireland. That 10 minutes is a cherished memory. Thank you, Lucinda.

[@apapath1181]

America the Beautiful, and the SOUTH the most beautiful of all. Bless

[@holysquire8989]

Born and raised in Philly, PA but my soul belongs to Lake Charles.

[@JiveDadson]

God, i love this song, and not just because i grew up in East Texas in the 50's/60's and made that trip dozens of times. The song chokes me up.

[@holysquire8989]

magnificent song

[@jabbahursty]

for those for whom this resonates, can there be anything better?

[@Elephantsss]

"Did an angel whisper in your ear, hold you close take away your fear . ......." She is great .

[@dadstuff123]

She stands alone...

[@jimedwards1955]

The truth of the back story of this song is the stuff of legendary Greek tragedies. It is without exception my favorite song. Lafayette, LA

[@Hef_F]

I still leak a tear every time I hear this song.

[@tjwash2]

Forgive my lack of musical terms, but I love that the notes in her music don’t fluctuate wildly like most pop songs. The words feel natural like a friend sharing a story.

[@beth3561]

Lake Charles ! Born and raised - Praying for Lake Charles - 2 Hurricanes within 5 wks of each other.......

[@Paul-zm1hb]

Maybe my fave Lucinda song

[@BaconTomatoCheese]

I discovered Lucinda on a previous ACL show… The one where it was a triple bill with her, Roseanne Cash, and Bruce Cockburn- who I’d tuned in for. Was a casual fan of Roseanne already, gained a greater appreciation for her on this show, but Lucinda was unknown to me. I became an instant fan - went out and bought “sweet old world” at my earliest opportunity. Not long after, “car wheels on a gravel road” came out - bought it without hearing a single note. Hard core Lucinda fan ever since

[@auldfouter8661]

Car Wheels On a Gravel Road was my introduction to her - fabulous.

[@jring3058]

So much heartfelt sadness in Lucinda's voice. Brings the song to life.

[@cdvd2901]

Hello i am from France and i didn’t heard of Lucinda before . I love her Music which is just the one that speaks to me

[@ArtfullyGifted]

Listening from a broken Lake Charles

[@anthonymaccherone]

Praying for you and my family there.

[@douglhill]

hang in there....again

[@julianhoward6452]

Wow. Doesn't get much better than this, does it? Ever since I first heard this, I've wanted to buy a yellow El Camino and play a Howlin' Wolf 8-track while I'm driving.

[@evilotis01]

same tbh

[@sharonramsey715]

I just discovered her, what an amazing talent.

[@sindymace5228]

Ha ha My daddy wanted my first vehicle to be an El C. I lost him 3yrs ago. We discovered this song from HBO TrueBlood series. After his death I began to sing this song a lot. Sadly he was alone when he passed. I hope an Angel was with him as well. This song is a special song to me forever

[@Elloamcool]

Listening to this from Ireland, if I can't be home then Louisiana would be my choice,I oftentimes get nostalgic for my time with the lovely people of Scott and Lafayette, especially today Thanksgiving 🦃🦃

[@EugeneToth]

Thank you, Lucinda, for an amazing song. "He used to talk about it ... he would go on and on" ... BEAUTIFUL!!! This will probably never get read, but I couldn't help myself!

[@Andy12A45]

Just incredible depth in her singing, hauntingly beautiful...Thank you Lucinda..

[@locnload1]

Haunting ,addictive voice ,unforgettable,so talented !Great ,awesome back up band !You go girl .Keep singing !You are Awesome

[@davidmaholchic6146]

What a treasure this woman is

[@007superc]

Indeed .....

[@jamesmonahanmusic]

Holy-smoke, what an amazing performance. 😊

[@MrMechanicandy]

Another musician that makes me want write and play music .

[@geoffreylane70]

Let this beautiful simple song wash over you and carry you to heaven. What a singer, what a song and what a band!

[@lindakent6804]

Thank you. This is beautiful!

[@hippydippy]

Sending prayers out to all those in the path of Hurricane Laura. Especially to those in Lake Charles & surrounding area's. She looks like a mean one. Be safe.

[@ArtfullyGifted]

Our city is messed up bad.

[@larryc3860]

Lucinda's been around the Texas music scene for a looooong time.....she's one of the best voices for country/rock crossover songs

[@JiveDadson]

She tells everybody she is from Lake Charles.

[@12MonkeyArmy]

@@JiveDadson Apparently she born in was born in Nacogdoches though.

[@JiveDadson]

@@12MonkeyArmy Is that in East Texas, not far from the border?

[@christine-lynnestephens4375]

I needed a good cry tonight, and this song will always do it for me

[@JiveDadson]

How did it go?

[@christine-lynnestephens4375]

@@JiveDadson as always, I felt better after my cry

[@jeffreymatuszak1125]

She dances with her guitar! God, i love her!💜

[@formercanadiancitizen4756]

Woke up with this playing in my ear which is a place in my morning consciousness that was previously reserved for the likes of Dylan or Cohen, thank you Lucinda for joining the crowd of sweet troubadours playing gently in my morning mind :)

[@briankelly5432]

M R Cohen. Yeah I thought a that too. Also the cowboy junkies are circling round there too

[@briankelly5432]

Kyle O'Bryan no question absolute must have in the truck

[@sharonramsey715]

Love her what is the name is the name of the album? Need a little help here.

[@danvitale1825]

This is wonderful, my favorite Lucinda song

[@deadheadblues]

Damn, some songs just touch your soul, don’t they

[@ruthboykin9873]

Beautiful sad song! ❤❤❤

[@starke2908]

Amazing and Kenny Vaughn on 2nd guitar

[@Stephen-zq2wf]

Close your Eyes .. Open your Ears & Heart and Prepare to be Captivated by Lucinda Cajun Magic

[@expate1]

Now, Hurricane Delta. Lake Charles is in my heart.

[@robertlaughon]

some of those song have help me through a bad brake up

[@JacobTX]

Born in Lake Charles and my daughter was born in Nacogdoches

[@christiansoloch2172]

Magnifique chanson, j'adore ❤

[@tarvin132]

Few that are better live! Lucinda is one.

[@marsharupe8112]

I purchased a DVD of this performance. It's incredible. It features a lot of songs from "Car Wheels on a Gravel Road."

[@franklinloll2229]

As did i.

[@jimbobt1]

On the road listening' to Howlin Wolf - there's very little that can beat such an experience!

[@johnlatham7111]

I had to evacuate Lake Charles this morning for hurricane Laura. I sure hope my city is still there in the morning.

[@lauriespezzano6547]

Good luck to you.

[@johnlow7621]

Looks bad, John. I've just seen it on TV in Germany. We wish you all the luck in the world and that it hasn't hit you too hard! Stay safe!

[@amandaslamm5703]

Hoping for everyone’s safety...

[@anthonymaccherone]

Praying for you. I have family there as well.

[@jordanpoole3006]

Well this didn't age well for us, did it?

[@richardalanprow283]

So beautiful! Makes me cry every time.

[@jonstauber1229]

What a Haunting Voice!!!

[@billhilly]

This song gets me every time. A masterpiece!!

[@edwardmcconnon7735]

This song always reminded me of a passing friend, friend seems an understatement, when you shared 30 years of life, laughter and sorry living outside the law

[@2dollarsaday]

There will never be another Lu. Long may she rule.

[@karlboyer5597]

Make me cry.🎵🎶📻

[@abirdthatflew]

Lovely authentic Louisiana accordian playing.

[@melissawells1374]

I just love Lucinda Williams✌️♥️

[@jpaquin1450]

Sarah, Lucinda..Earth Angel. Genious songwriter and singer. Heart and soul. A million stars for this wonderful lady.🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠

[@GRBAquatics]

Such a piece of Art Thankyou so much.

[@patriciathewisher2315]

Hope to get there someday to see my American friend from way back. Sweet woman. Artist now.

[@dominiquedargalec3195]

Formidable artiste, superbe morceau magistralement interprété. La grande classe !!!

[@karenbowles5934]

I always thought it was long glass moments, she’s the best. I’ve seen her half a dozen times; my absolute favorite artist ever!

[@jondoormouse8612]

a magnificent song a song you don't listen to all the time but greater than songs you might like better

[@jonathanhandsmusic]

Such a great song.

[@willemjillijngs2190]

He had a reason to get back to Lake Charles He used to talk about it He'd just go on and on He always said Louisiana Was where he felt at home He was born in Nacogdoches That's in East Texas Not far from the border But he liked to tell everybody He was from Lake Charles Did an angel whisper in your ear And hold you close and take away your fear In those long last moments We used to drive Through Lafayette and Baton Rouge In a yellow Camino Listening to Howling Wolf He liked to stop in Lake Charles 'Cause that's the place that he loved Did you run about as far as you could go Down the Louisiana highway Across Lake Pontchartrain Now your soul is in Lake Charles No matter what they say Did an angel whisper in your ear And hold you close and take away your fear In those long last moments He had a reason to get back to Lake Charles He used to talk about it He'd just go on and on He always said Louisiana Was where he felt at home Did an angel whisper in your ear And hold you close and take away your fear In those long last moments Did an angel whisper in your ear And hold you close and take away your fear In those long last moments In those long last moments

[@hughmaxwell8143]

She has always attracted phenomenal band mates

[@flamencoprof]

I think Lucinda is primarily a Poet. I note that although she is comfortable singing IN FRONT of an audience, she is not singing TO the audience. She doesn't attempt to engage the audience with her personality. She sometimes even stops playing and rests her hands on her guitar because she just wants to get those words out. Words that can break your heart if you listen to them.

[@jimralf5363]

Wasn't her father a poet?

[@flamencoprof]

@@jimralf5363 So says Wikipedia. I prob had learned that, but had forgotten it when I wrote that comment.

[@hollylake5372]

Miller Williams

[@davidmaholchic6146]

Just lost my brother this song helps me get it out

[@corywhitlock955]

I can relate I just lost my father the 14th of this month and I lost my brother a couple years ago and the song helps me so much try little brother Little Angel by Lucinda Williams as well you will just love it!

[@SafferPOV]

Prayers and thoughts to the people of Lake Charles and all those in the path of the hurricane

[@bruce1956]

Years and years ago I bought a few CDs and got a sampler cassette from Rough Trade records with a bunch of punk rock on it - and Passionate Kisses! The next day I went back and they had "Lucinda Williams" on the rack so I bought that. My lucky day.

[@ellaa7878]

Very relaxing singer..so good

[@mormoonimikko]

such a great song !!

[@eduardohinojosa7276]

i served with several lousiana dudes in nam in196 6 67 hope allis well lake charles area i know its not but praying for a good out come cbsn dallas shows alot of stuff dont want depress anyone take care

[@painlessremovals4447]

One of my favourite songs from Lucinda, Just saw her a couple of nights ago here in Bristol. She was great - a really lovely lady with a knockout voice & really memorable songs...

[@markmunger9978]

An American treasure for certain.

[@laurienewman6826]

Just beautiful.......

[@co8962]

Stunning. Momento mori.

[@daveswita5483]

Groovy Baby Pray For Peace 10-4

[@tomprice3258]

Heartfelt song. Damn good. Thanks Lucinda!

[@ThomasSheehan-j1r]

i've lost ten,twelve before their time in my 60+ yrs.mishaps bad.peace

[@kevinbartlett6739]

She's singing from another place.

[@gened9787]

Love this!

[@briankelly5432]

Gravel road. I listen to that shit all day long. Come to the Canadian prairies

[@joedavis4150]

Beautiful, thank you.

[@brianstewart2032]

Every time I listen to this, and its fairly often, I wonder if there is some connection between this beautiful song and "Sweet old World" Anybody know?

[@Frank-sm9yl]

After seeing this amazing band i was disappointed in the three piece band with her a few years ago when I saw her. This is her finest live recording.

[@mydogjoplin]

I hope an angel whispered in his ear. Long long last moments,

[@jonbyron38]

🙂reminds me of a storm that put our ferris wheel on top of a pickup. Front page news back then

[@roxannehuffman3964]

Love her❤️

[@donsmall7680]

Spread my ashes in Lake Charles Louisiana. Never been there but that's where I want to be.

[@PLKeeton]

Don Small good place to be!

[@poppyallgood6918]

Heh. I grew up in and around there. You could do worse.

[@vivianabaratti6014]

Lucinda e quel suo lento fantastico dondolio....ci culla e ci fa chiudere gli occhi

[@ellensugarmag3759]

Lucinda ♥️🎯♥️

[@dremaallen50]

I love luuuuciiiiinda..seen her in lauderdale after doin a 3 yr stint

[@lesgaff3012]

Drummer nailing it too

[@carlquance2542]

Great band… Kenny Vaughn a legend.

[@cherchcherch5084]

Great song. So is her song “Protection.”

[@thomasmontana9353]

So is her song On The East Side of Town ;)

[@patriciathewisher2315]

I do like accordions.

[@mechcavandy986]

That accordion player is Greg Husted aka Atticus Finch. He’s an old friend of mine and the best musician I’ve ever known. Lucinda fired him because she was intimidated by his talent. He’s one of the best Hammond B3 players in the business. Rock on Atticus my berm brother!

[@smyers6211]

Working here tonight in Lake Charles. Chennault International Airport

[@ThomasSheehan-j1r]

she's too cool.

[@sergiosonlinework-sranjovi4304]

💥💥💜💜💜💜💜💜💥💥

[@walterbehrens8423]

Absalutely beautyful Great band also. Anyone know what year this was? Lucinda is amazing Was is Austin City Limits

[@goldwinger4356]

Walter Behrens 1998........twenty years ago...

[@walterbehrens8423]

Thanks Greg

[@ThomasSheehan-j1r]

band!

[@patriciathewisher2315]

Saw Lucinda Shepherd’s Bush Empire 2002

[@klightlightmusic]

I love that she stops playing her guitar.

[@malasangre583]

i used to hang with an awsome lady in Houston from Woodville but sometimes she liked to say Jasper 🙁