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Two Great Country Songwriters Return with New Albums

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews recent releases by Jesse Winchester and Guy Clark, two country songwriters who are popular with critics, but who haven't yet found mainstream success. Tucker says Winchester's album leans toward new age, while Guy Clark's work may have more in common with folk than country.

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Other segments from the episode on December 22, 1988

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, December 22, 1988: Interview with Jack Newfield; Review of Jesse Winchester's album " Humour Me" and Guy Clark's album "Old Friends"; Interview with William Novak; Review…

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