80. David Moss Discusses Richard and Linda Thompson, I Want to See The Bright Lights Tonight

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This episode's guest is David Moss, who performs with his twin brother, Adam, as The Brother Brothers. David introduces Al to Richard and Linda Thompson's first album, I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight.  David shares how he first became acquainted with the album and what is special about it, and he also talks about The Brother Brothers' new album, Cover to Cover, and the duo's upcoming plans.

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1:11 David joins the show

1:26 David explains why he chose I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight

1:55 David remembers the exact moment that the album took on special meaning for him

4:30 David talks about the elements of the album that set it apart

Discussion of specific tracks:

6:13 Calvary Cross

14:57 The End of the Rainbow

18:52 The Little Beggar Girl

20:44 What makes this a seminal folk rock album?

24:49 David and Al appreciate Linda Thompson’s vocal versatility

26:03 I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight

31:46 The Great Valerio

35:41 David explains why the Brother Brothers made a covers album

37:57 David tells us about what’s coming up for the Brother Brothers

38:46 David recommends an additional album for us to listen to

The outro music is from the Brother Brothers' cover of Richard Thompson's "Waltzing's for Dreamers."

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