Loudon Wainwright III
Grammy award winning American songwriter, Loudon Wainwright III, folk singer and humorist, has been performing his tongue-in-cheek style songs in front of audiences around the world for decades. In this episode, Loudon talks about being inspired by his father, a former LIFE magazine columnist, and how he incorporates his writings into his show.
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