. . . is “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms,” sung by Iris DeMent.
You’ll need the soundtrack album to get that version, but you can pick up her 2004 version for 99ยข from iTunes.
Here she is with another song, “Let the Mystery Be,” with Russ Barenberg on guitar, Jay Ungar with the fiddle, Molly Mason on bass and Donal Lunny with the bouzouki (a Greek instrument similar to a mandolin).
Did you see True Grit?
I did, yesterday afternoon, a sold-out matinee.
I always think the last good movie I saw is the best, and this is no exception. (And I like westerns best of all genres.) The most enjoyable film I’ve seen.
I read the novel last week (it’s in the What I’m Reading box in the sidebar). The movie is quite faithful to the book, and Portis’s story is a classic.
Plus, Iris is a really sweet person. She married my friend, Greg Brown, whose music you should also check out.
Sorry to hear that she’s married, I think I’ve fallen for those dimples.
Ken,
I know this doesn’t belong in this thread, but the wife and I are coming through Albuquerque in a couple months and would like to know your favorite Mexican food restaurant.
Thanks.
Bob
A little like asking for my favorite French restaurant in France, Bob.
But perhaps my other six readers would like to nominate their favorites before I spout off. (And my favorite is likely to be in Santa Fe.)
I don’t remember the name of the place you took Pla and I but it was really good.
Alas, SnoLepard, that particular place is closed. (Gots to pay your taxes, Dave.)
I was out this evening doing research. I will write a little review essay in the next day or two or three, Bob.
I was just in Denver over the weekend. Our host asked what we would like. Unanimous vote for green chile. He came back with flaming-hot chili- the red kind from Texas. What a let down.