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    Even after his death from cancer in 1999, David Ackles continues to influence contemporary singer/songwriters with his combination of dark and desolate lyrics, emotionally wrenching songs, and subtle, sonorous delivery. Singers like Elvis Costello have acknowledged a creative debt to him, and his albums, especially American Gothic, have become cult favorites. Born on February 20, 1937, he was ...more
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  • American Gothic
  • The Road to Cairo
  • Blues for Billy Whitecloud
  • One Night Stand
  • Ballad of the Ship of State
  • Love's Enough
  • Down River
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