| Gram Parsons – Return Of The Grievous Angel Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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Yes - the lyrics were written by a fan, a young poet, who gave the words to Gram after a show asking if he could use them. Gram may have changed the words a little - but essentially the words are not his so it can only be autobiographical up to a point - in the sense that the writer was a fan and the lyrics were written with Gram in mind. The 'king' who wears an 'amphetamine crown' is surely Elvis - interesting how well known is was that Elvis was a speed freak. People go on about Gram's buddy Keith Richards being a drug addict, but Elvis was one too! Terrific song and lovely backing vocals by Emmylou Harris. Gram wanted her picture on the album cover, but his wife Gretchen complained to the record company after Gram's death, the cover was then changed to feature only Gram. |
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