Don't Make Up Excuses for the Tears in Your Eyes

Artist Song
Lucinda Williams  Lonely Girls 
Billy Bragg  A New England 
Tom Waits  Annie's Back in Town 
The Pogues (with Kirsty MacColl)  Fairytale of New York 
Paul Kelly  How to Make Gravy 
Pernice Brothers  Crestfallen 
Nina Simone  Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood 
Beat Happening  Indian Summer 
Redd Kross  Annie's Gone 
Lloyd Cole  Perfect Skin 
Matthew Sweet  The Ugly Truth 
Big Star  O, Dana 
Counting Crows  A Long December 
Elvis Costello  Party Girl 
Dusty Springfield  I Think it's Gonna Rain Today 
John Martyn  May You Never 
Paul Westerberg  Born For Me 
Warren Zevon  Mutineer 

Comment:

For Annie, as a thank-you for keeping my shit together this year. There are a ouple of my all-time favorites here, and yes, there are two Christmas songs placed back to back at the heart of the mix. I don't know why. I desperately tried not to use Paul, but he kept trying to squeeze his way in there, and finally I couldn't refuse. And I know the Counting Crows may raise some eyebrows, and isn't terribly cool, but I'm not all that cool myself, so it's fitting. The song works there, though. Finally, that Paul Kelly song is ridiculously good. Oh, and thanks to Jana for the great Dusty Springfield track, off her incredible Dusty mix. This song is quickly becoming a favorite.

Feedback:

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Alicia K
Date: 5/12/2003
This looks fabulous! Is that the fast or slow version of "The Ugly Truth"? And I love that Counting Crows song, coolness be damned. ;-)
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Sean Lally
Date: 5/12/2003
That Paul Kelly song IS ridulously good! He's ridiculously good. Saw him a couple o' times in the past 3 years - that song is always a treat. What an amazing songwriter and singer. All songs here are top notch.
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Adam Bristor
Date: 5/12/2003
Alicia: it's the slower one, though I like them both. And Sean: does he tour the States often? I'd love a chance to see him. I don't have a ton of his stuff, but love everything I've heard.
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Bear
Date: 5/12/2003
Very sweet and very good.
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Jana
Date: 5/12/2003
This is a really lovely mix, and you're welcome for Dusty.
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G-Sphere
Date: 5/12/2003
A very nice collection of great songs. A lot of my favorite artists here.
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bufo alvarius
Date: 5/12/2003
This looks fantastic, Adam. Great picks all the way around. You can't go wrong with either version of "Ugly Truth". Good stuff.
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Savaloja
Date: 5/12/2003
great stuff....I'm sure Annie will love it
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sport1
Date: 5/12/2003
Not familar with the Counting Crows song, but if it fits on this mix, it must be really good...
Nice mix!
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McDonald12
Date: 5/12/2003
great mix. lotsa lovely favs of mine here. dusty, elvis, pogues . nice
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Moe
Date: 5/12/2003
Astronomical and rewarding.
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Nate Gansen
Date: 5/13/2003
Dude, I don't know what everyone is so excited about- this mix sucks.
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Rob Conroy
Date: 5/13/2003
Really sweet and good, Adam. One of my favorites of yours.