Lucinda Williams

In this captivating live recording from December 5, 1998, Lucinda Williams performs "Drunken Angel" at the iconic Austin City Limits, marking her third appearance on the show. This performance bookshelves her career following the release of her critically acclaimed album "Car Wheels on a Gravel Road," which came out just months earlier in 1998. That album not only solidified her position in the Americana and alt-country scenes but also won the Grammy for Best Contemporary Folk Album, featuring rich storytelling and beautifully crafted melodies characteristic of her style. Williams, known for her raw and emotional delivery, truly connects with the audience in this rendition, and it encapsulates her journey as a poignant songwriter just hitting her stride in the late ’90s.

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