Personnel: Guy Clark (guitar); Rosanne Cash, Vince Gill (vocals); Frank Reckard (guitar); Emory Gordy, Hank DeVito, Richard Bennett, Rodney Crowell (acoustic guitar); Ricky Skaggs (fiddle); Glen D. Hardin (keyboard); Larrie Londin (drums).
The 2006 reissue of Guy Clark's 1981 release THE SOUTH COAST OF TEXAS is a wonderful reminder that this talented country singer-songwriter has been churning out well-made albums for quite a long time. Lovingly produced by Rodney Crowell, the album also features appearances by Ricky Skaggs, Rosanne Cash, and Vince Gill, as well as a slew of top-notch studio musicians. But it's Clark's songwriting that takes center stage, with tunes like "She's Crazy for Leavin'" and "Heartbroke" (which later became a big hit for Ricky Skaggs) representing the man's way with meticulously crafted lyrics, and melodies that blend the best of outlaw country with elements of folk and rock.