The Graceful Ghost
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The Graceful Ghost is Grey DeLisle
's third album. It was released in 2004 on Sugar Hill Records, and is a tribute to Johnny Cash
and June Carter Cash
.
Grey DeLisle
Grey DeLisle is an American voice actress, singer-songwriter, and comedienne. To date, she has released four solo albums and has featured on the tribute album Anchored in Love: A Tribute to June Carter Cash and film soundtrack of Loggerheads...
's third album. It was released in 2004 on Sugar Hill Records, and is a tribute to Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
John R. "Johnny" Cash was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century...
and June Carter Cash
June Carter Cash
Valerie June Carter Cash was an American singer, dancer, songwriter, actress, comedienne and author who was a member of the Carter Family and the second wife of singer Johnny Cash...
.
Track listing
All songs by Grey DeLisle, unless otherwise noted.- "The Jewel of Abilene" – 2:34
- "Sweet Savior's Arms" – 3:32
- "Sharecroppin' Man" – 2:56
- "Walking In a Line" – 3:12
- "The Maple Tree" – 3:42
- "Tell Me True" – 2:28
- "Turtle Dove" – 2:04
- "Black Haired Boy" – 2:53
- "Katy Allen" – 4:24
- "This White Circle on My Finger" (Bainbridge, Lewis) – 3:13
- "Sawyer" – 3:25
- "Pretty Little Dreamer" – 2:05
Credits
- Grey DeLisleGrey DeLisleGrey DeLisle is an American voice actress, singer-songwriter, and comedienne. To date, she has released four solo albums and has featured on the tribute album Anchored in Love: A Tribute to June Carter Cash and film soundtrack of Loggerheads...
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