The character of Danny Radnor in "Matewan" is played by the 17 year old Will Oldham. So the reference in the title to the "Real Danny Randnor" must be punning on how Will Oldham took a new pseudonym (Palace, Palace Brothers, Bonnie "Prince" Billy, etc.) for each album.
The character of Danny Radnor in "Matewan" is played by the 17 year old Will Oldham. So the reference in the title to the "Real Danny Randnor" must be punning on how Will Oldham took a new pseudonym (Palace, Palace Brothers, Bonnie "Prince" Billy, etc.) for each album.