David Wilcox

citizen and a songwriter. First inspired to play guitar after hearing a fellow college student playing in a stairwell, Wilcox is now 18 records into a career marked by personal revelation and wildly loyal fans. His lyrical insight is matched by a smooth baritone voice, virtuosic guitar chops, and creative open tunings, giving him a range and tenderness rare in folk music.

Wilcox released an independent album in 1987, was a winner of the prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk award in 1988, and by 1989 he had signed with A&M Records. His first release on the label, How Did You Find Me Here, sold over 100,000 copies the first year largely by word of mouth.

Considered a 'songwriter's songwriter', his songs have been covered by artists such as k.d. lang and many others.  In addition to his writing prowess, his skills as a performer and storyteller are unmatched.  He holds audiences rapt with nothing more than a single guitar, thoroughly written songs, a fearless ability to mine the depths of human emotions of joy, sorrow and everything in between, and all tempered by a quick and wry wit.[/i]
Amazing writer by what I consider to be one of America's finest songwriters, and this song, which would probably be better titled 'My Old Addiction', is a tour de force. Wilcox's use of imagery and metaphor is powerful, emotionally wrenching, in describing the sad tragedy of jazz legend Chet Baker, who died in Amsterdam after falling out of a two-story window, probably after a drug overdose. It is rare to find excellent lyrics in any song today, and I think Wilcox sets the bar high for songwriters everywhere. The song was covered, incompetently, by K.D. Lang, who forgot a key syllable in her rendition of this song (but she chose the better title 'My Old Addiction'). The slow pace of the song, the background trumpet playing, are perfect. Highly recommended!!! YouTube Sample-beautiful track from 'Home Again'