Laura Wilson- Billy Joe Shaver

[hurltomato]

I have thoroughly enjoyed the connection between the Wilsons and country artist Billy Joe Shaver and I thank our own Librarian for this. It is expressed in their family stated appreciation of his music, support of his career and this particular find (note the photo credit):
www.billyjoeshaver.com/

For fellow or future Billy Joe's fans- enjoy the music of his most recent video online, click on "Live Forever:"
www.cmt.com/artists/az/shaver_billy_joe/artist.jhtml
I cannot get enough of it. The intrinsic message of black and white against color, the B/W horse and rider moving out of the colorful churchyard allows the viewer to understand a life and death purview. The amazing life-insight of a wonderful and amazing artist triumphing over the current rising age of celebrity...

Lib- You were truly fortunate to meet and actually speak to this amazing man.
HurlT ;D

[texasgal]

Thank you very much for that, Hurltomato.

Terry Gross interviewed Billy Joe Shaver some time back. I don't know why I didn't think to post it much sooner.

www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4751907

[Librarian]

That's a very cool find, HT. BJS is a great songwriter and that Laura Wilson portrait is great!

If any of you have a chance to catch the documentary about BJS -- do! It is amazing. Click here.

Thanks TexasGal - I'll have to check out that interview.