Author Larry McMurtry, who gained his greatest fame for his screenplay work in film and television, died last week. His musical legacy is his son James, who has carved out a 30-year career in the folk rock/Americana market with literate songs that include more than a little pointed social commentary along the way.
He won the Americana Music Award Song of the Year for this 2005 critique of Bush-era America from his “Childish Things” LP, which was named the album of the year. As is usually the case, its points remain valid today.
