Mercy Mercy
Mary Gauthier (pronounced Go-Shay). If someone was cut out for a duet with Steve Earle on his next album, it’s her (it might be the Lucinda-esque drawl). She’s a Nashville singer songwriter, originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who has led a hell of a life thus far: alcoholic father, suicidal mother, stole her parents car at age 15 (read her bio here).
Well this song gets better and more profound each time I hear it. And after watching the video, I’m almost genuinely bummed… there you have it, the power of a great song. A great melancholy tune will drag you right down with it. This is definitely one of ’em. Shout out to Vin Scelsa’s Idiot’s Delight for turning me on to Ms. Gauthier.
Mary Gauthier: Mercy Now – title track from her latest CD, buy it on Amazon.
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Jeffro
i saw her open at a kathleen edwards show – she’s very distinctive, though i would have liked it if she rocked out more and did less ‘talking’ and more ‘singing’ during her songs…
Soulknitting
Wow, great song!! Thanks for sharing!!