Time comes (sometimes)

I saw that Searching For Sugar Man documentary last week and was so heartened to be reminded that failure in spite of talent and effort is not always the end of the line. It may take decades and some blind viral luck, but the possibility of becoming loved — almost deified —  in another corner of the world means you can have a life or at least a big presence outside of your own time. Really an amazing prospect.

In terms of the music itself, Rodriguez blasts past nearly every folkie I've heard. Of his time, but not cringingly dated. Despite the Dylan-esque nasal drawl, there's a basic songbird melodicism and ease of delivery that would be lovely to listen to even if the lyrics weren't snappy as a rubber band. Here is one example of his rare gifts.

Rodriguez - Street Boy