29/6/2009 7:23 AM

Probably despite his best efforts eveything Loudon Wainwright III touchs of late turns to gold. Examples include his children’s success (Rufus and Martha), his soundtrack work, his solo stuff, and even his acting (he was pretty great in a short cameo as a an OBGYN in Knocked Up). Loudon Wainwright latest undertaking is taking on the Charlie Poole (Trailer) songbook.

This song is a Loudon original that tells the story of Charlie Poole’s trip to NYC to record his first record for Columbia Records. High, Wide And Lonesome - The Charlie Poole Project is due out at the end of summer. There will be a documentary film as well.