Taking a hard look at things undone as we finally come to face the century, I felt only voice would do: the time-honored lone troubadour. Still, loner or not, I'm deeply grateful to the generous friends who lent their skills to the endeavor. If anything here resembles musical expression, the credit is all theirs and none of my own. Music and lyrics copyright 2009 Louie Ludwig/zzi music Album SR copyright 2009 Louie Ludwig/zzi music Many of these songs accompany videos at YouTube.com/LouieLudwig The tracks House on a Hill ISRC USWGE1100301 ASCAP Work # 382869674 A rude awakening from the American dream, circa 2008. LL: guitars, bass, harmonica. Thank God and Huey Long ISRC USWGE1100302 ASCAP Work # 506121931 A hearty appreciation of the man who would've made every man a king. LL: guitars, bass, harmonica. nfd, Stacey and Maggie on crowd vocals. Lucky One ISRC USWGE1100303 ASCAP Work # 423713717 Remembering the early hours of a day gone late. Gina Forsyth: guitar, fiddle. Undertaker ISRC USWGE1100304 ASCAP Work # 510800716 Rethinking the lessons of what it means to be strong. LL: guitars, bass, keyboard. Rosie Rosato: djembe. Joe Hill Cryin' ISRC USWGE1100305 ASCAP Work # 401186990 He fought for the right to speak and be heard. What would he think of where we are today? LL: guitars, harmonica. The Lobbyist ISRC USWGE1100306 ASCAP Work # 506121959 Jack Abramoff saw the video for this song and said I got it right. Good enough for me. Bart Ramsey: guitar, accordion. Tramps and Millionaires ISRC USWGE1100307 ASCAP Work # 506121977 A wild hayride through 80 years of financial history. LL: bass, kazoo, whistle. Bart Ramsey: guitar and accordion. Billy Finney: banjo. Tom Marron: fiddle. Never Can Tell ISRC USWGE1100308 ASCAP Work # 442213936 When the worst is finally over... look out. LL: keyboards. Deuling Oaks ISRC USWGE1100309 ASCAP Work # 343615618 With wishes for a peaceful homecoming for all weary fighters. LL: guitars, bass, keyboard. Gina Forsyth: fiddle.