from
I'll Repay You: A Benefit for John Fackler - featuring the songs of John Fackler and Jettison,
released May 20, 2016
Written by John Fackler, whose own version does not make him cry a little during the second verse.
The Dead Ven version does make him cry, but just a little, during the second verse. Reportedly.
This song was always a country song in hiding. John grew up punk, then discovered Dylan and Hank. This song is a 20 year old's attempt at something like that. The Jettison version is still a little country. You know, that "No Depression" sound or whatever.
But Dead Ven's version...
It blew John's mind.
Listen to that fiddle.
Listen to this man's voice. Man.
Ven Smith - guitar and vocals
Katie Benyo - fiddle
John Velghe - 12-string guitar and harmonica
Studio:
Guttersnipe Recording Co., KCMO - John Velghe
Mastered by Duane Trower at Weights & Measures Soundlab, KCMO