Late to the party,hello from 12 years in the future. I Stumbled upon this just now. I have always LOVED this song. Dave Alvin writes the greatest songs about the quiet desperation of the common man’s life
Just saw Dave and Jimmie Dale down here n San Diego. The band was kickin. So happy to see Dave up and at it, singing Marie Marie. Send ing Dave positive thoughts to continue to get well ! We need these guys.
Time is a thief and considering the health issues of the brothers, I tear up every time I watch this on the fourth of July. 🇺🇸 Enjoy your family, friends & health and rock on endlessly.
I was talking to Dave outside, suggested he play with Phil, he was reluctant, asked me to talk to Phil, which I did, and the rest is history. Marshall hagy
It's a Fitzgeralds American Music Festival tradition when Dave Alvin plays 4th of July on or near the 4th of July. Thats the closest they get to fireworks. I have no idea how it started.
@blaster1985 Actually, it was preceded by some rather hostile banter. Maybe it was good natured, but I didn't think so. Anyway they still put on a great show together, whether they can stand to talk to each other or not. And that was a great moment.
The similarities between the Alvin brothers and the Gallagher brothers of Oasis are eerie. Dave and Noel are the songwriting geniuses, but their songs don't sound half as good if their brothers Phil and Liam aren't singing them.
