Tom Russell is a singer-songwriter, painter, novelist, and essayist with 38 records and six books to his credit. Rolling Stone Magazine has declared Russell to be the greatest living folk‑country songwriter. The Los Angeles Times recently quoted Bernie Taupin, Elton John’s songwriting partner (the pair just won an Academy Award for their song “


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