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Cry Cry Cry perform in the Radio Heartland studio

Cry Cry Cry --  a folk supergroup consisting of Dar Williams, Lucy Kaplansky and Richard Shindell -- perform in the Radio Heartland studio
Cry Cry Cry -- a folk supergroup consisting of Dar Williams, Lucy Kaplansky and Richard Shindell -- perform in the Radio Heartland studioEmmet Kowler for MPR
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by Mike Pengra

March 21, 2018

Cry Cry Cry - Cathedrals (Live on Radio Heartland)
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Cry Cry Cry - I Know Why the River Runs (Live on Radio Heartland)
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Cry Cry Cry - The Ghost in You (Psychedelic Furs cover) (Live on Radio Heartland)
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Some things never change. And that's a good thing, right? Twenty years ago, Lucy Kaplansky, Richard Shindell and Dar Williams put their solo careers on hold for bit to record an album and to tour together as the supergroup, Cry Cry Cry. The album and its subsequent tour were an instant success, because … well … the three singer-songwriters are really, really good at their craft.

Last summer, when the possibility arose for a reunion, the three collaborators jumped at the opportunity — and they even planned a short reunion tour. Their path took them through the Midwest this month, and we were lucky to have Lucy, Richard and Dar agree to stop laughing long enough to drop in to the Radio Heartland studio for a chat and to share a few songs.

And … they're STILL really, really good at this.

Songs Performed


"Cathedrals"
"I Know Why the River Runs"
"The Ghost In You" (Psychedelic Furs cover)

Personnel


Dar Williams - vocals
Lucy Kaplansky - vocals
Richard Shindell - guitar and vocals

Hosted and produced by Mike Pengra
Engineered by Michael DeMark
Visuals by Emmet Kowler

Resources

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