His song "Clay Pigeons" was covered by John Prine on his Grammy Award-winning 2005 album Fair & Square and by Michael Cera on his 2014 album True That. His song "Rainbows and Ridges" was …

One of Blaze’s most well-known songs, “Clay Pigeons” was covered by John Prine on his Grammy Award-winning 2005 album Fair and Square.

Recorded in the mid-1970s on a home reel-to-reel machine, these songs showcase Blaze's talent in early form. Includes many of Foley's classic tunes plus three songs that do not appear on ...

Aug 2, 2021 · Fortunately, there is video of Foley singing “Clay Pigeons,” a song so masterful in its simplicity, it contains only three words longer than two syllables: “cigarettes,” “already” and...

May 1, 2025 · Discover the layered history of “Clay Pigeons,” a hauntingly beautiful old-timey song written by Blaze Foley, covered by legends like John Prine—and even Michael Cera. A heartfelt …

This is a song about personal redemption, emotional housekeeping, picking yourself up from a fall and starting over again. The singer's life has hit a rough patch- just what is not explained- maybe a good …

Blaze Foley "Clay Pigeons": I'm going down to the greyhound station Gonna get a ticket to ride Find that big fat lady with 2 or...

Jan 31, 2024 · Blaze Foley ‘s calling card was undoubtedly “Clay Pigeons.” This powerful country standard is a shining testament to his songwriting–which was rooted in his ability to tell a robust story …

Feb 17, 2024 · "Clay Pigeons" by Blaze Foley is a song that beautifully captures the themes of longing, introspection, and the desire for a fresh start. The lyrics tell the story of a narrator who is embarking …

Song begins at 1:20 "Clay Pigeons" (written by Blaze Foley, first on Foley's 1989 Live At The Austin Outhouse (...And Not There) cassette, covered by John Prine on 2005 Fair & Square album)...