Tom Russell - Wounded Heart Of America: Tom Russell Songs

Wounded Heart Of America: Tom Russell Songs is a compelling walk through the song library of one of America’s greatest songwriters.

The world’s best singers have paid their respects to Tom Russell over the years, and a strong cross section is included here. From Johnny Cash's amazing take on Veteran's Day, to Suzy Bogguss' hit version of Outbound Plane, from Dave Alvin's growling Blue Wing, to beat poet legend Lawrence Ferlinghetti’s absolute cool reading of Stealing Electricity, Tom’s genius shines through.

Bonus tracks include Russell's own recordings of Who’s Gonna Build Your Wall, The Death of Jimmy Martin, the rocking Home Before Dark, and a great rave up version of Cuban Sandwich with Barrence Whitfield on vocals and Amos Garrett on guitar.

For long time fans, or a great primer for someone just being introduced to him, Wounded Heart of America is a must have.

• Veteran's Day - Johnny Cash
• Blue Wing - Dave Alvin
• Gallo del Cielo - Joe Ely
• Acres of Corn - Iris DeMent
• Outcaste - Dave Van Ronk
• Manzanar - Laurie Lewis
• St. Olav's Gate - Doug Sahm
• Outbound Plane - Suzy Bogguss
• Canadian Whiskey - Nanci Griffith, Ian Tyson,
• Navajo Rug - Jerry Jeff Walker
• Sky Above and the Mud Below - Ramblin' Jack Elliott
• Haley's Comet - Texas Tornados,
• Stealing Electricity - Lawrence Ferlinghetti
• Walking on the Moon - Eliza Gilkyson
• Cuban Sandwich - Tom Russell, Barrence Whitfield,
• Who's Gonna Build Your Wall? - Tom Russell
• Home Before Dark - Tom Russell
• Death of Jimmy Martin - Tom Russell