Only the Lonely!

Songs of loneliness and loss by some of the best American musicians ever -- including Roy Orbison (left),

Bonnie Raitt and James Taylor.

This week on The Big Fat Wide Americana Hour.

Listen, sad songs are carthartic!

As one songwriter said to me once,

"Hey, it's cheaper than therapy!"

And they can be beautiful, too --

describing a genuine human emotion

in words that carry great meaning.

Also featured on this week's show:

Three Dog Night * Delbert McClinton

Al Green * Johnny Cash

Hank Williams * Taj Mahal

Jimmie Dale Gilmore * Otis Redding

And many more! Click here to listen.

And crank it!

-- M.D.