Despite being a before-her-time talent as a rock-reared and country-minded singer, songwriter, session guitarist, engineer and producer, Linda Hargove’s mostly mentioned, when she’s mentioned at all, as the answer to a trivia question: who co-wrote “Tennessee Whiskey” with Dean Dillon?
Though it’s certainly a positive that Hargrove’s way with words has been part of the “Tennessee Whiskey” discourse since Chris Stapleton immortalized the song in 2015, it’s a shame that she’s not known for her entire body of written and recorded work. Her 1970s back catalog as a solo artist alone warrants praise, though songs that barely made a dent in the charts then remain hidden away, unavailable on Spotify and untouched by reissue labels (though easy enough to find in a used vinyl bin near you).
What follows is a story that’s inspiring at times and tragic at others about a true songwriting genius and free spirit.
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