Circus of Life

Kinky Friedman's second musical act has begun. With the proclamation that here is what music was before it came homogenized, trivialized and sanitized, the Kinkster releases his first all-new album of original tunes in four decades. It began with a call from Willie (Nelson, of course), who asked Kinky what he was doing at that moment.  Kinky answered truthfully that he was watching Matlock, the old TV chestnut, to which Willie replied, That is a sure sign of depression, Kinky.  Turn Matlock off and start writing.  Kinky did just that and started writing the songs he hadn t written or even contemplated for decades, tunes like Jesus In Pajamas, Me And My Guitar, and A Dog Named Freedom.  After writing several songs, Kinky called Willie to let him know how successful his advice had been.  When Kinky asked Willie how he was doing, Willie replied, A little up, a little down.  By the way Kinky, what channel is Matlock on?   The Circus Of Life, by way of Matlock.  Via Willie.