Nanci Griffith could write these gentle story songs that came close but never fell into the trap of sentimentality. Her tale of Rita and Eddie captures the sweetness of courtship as well as the hardships that will come in any life. The song and their relationship is fragile, yet somehow resilient and lasting.
I included links to a live version because it captures Griffith’s storytelling and adds to the resonance of the song with her memories of hanging out at Woolworth’s in Austin, Texas.
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/2GK462XnRjQ?si=4Bd5AjeEcuc2X0SK
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/71wyHGJ3rEs3myorINTDzT?si=26e2fb0122b24eea