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John Danley: Durable Americana.(Brief Article)(Sound Recording Review)

From: Sing Out!  |  Date: 3/22/2006  |  Author: Lankford, Ronnie, Jr.

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John Danley opens Durable Americana with the spunkiest instrumental version of "When the Saints Go Marching In" that you're likely to hear. He's a great fingerpicker drawing from the tradition of Chet Atkins and Merle Travis on "The Richard Yates Rag" and a touch of Leo Kottke on "Mysterious Girl with the Green Shoes." The eclectic variety, the bluesy slide on "Dee Eye Why?" and melancholy drift of "Lost My Marbles in Nashville," keep ...

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