I downloaded Jimmy LaFave's latest album, Cimarron Manifesto, right before leaving Austin. I'd heard and enjoyed a couple of singles on the radio and am happy to report that the album does not disappoint. The second track is especially beautiful. It's a cover of Donovan's cheesy mid-60's hit, "Catch the Wind" that drops the schlock of the original to create something haunting and sad:
"When rain has hung the leaves with tears,
I want you near, to kill my fears
To help me to leave all my blues behind.
For standin' in your heart,
Is where I want to be, and I long to be,
Ah, but I may as well, try and catch the wind."
"When rain has hung the leaves with tears,
I want you near, to kill my fears
To help me to leave all my blues behind.
For standin' in your heart,
Is where I want to be, and I long to be,
Ah, but I may as well, try and catch the wind."
Give the album a listen and see if you agree.