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Machtyn - I think the suicide was inspired by the second verse (in the studio version, the live version omits it) where he received the letter from the gal he robbed and stole for (his excuse for being in prison) announcing her wedding plans to him.
Machtyn - I think the suicide was inspired by the second verse (in the studio version, the live version omits it) where he received the letter from the gal he robbed and stole for (his excuse for being in prison) announcing her wedding plans to him.