Advertisement: The Memphis song is just like full-on extreme, excessive party mode, yet it s all in reference to recollecting life before the character was arrested and forced to do hard labor on a chain gang, Burns said. It s just great hearing the difference between those versions and it s great to see a bunch of locals get together and show their love and support for Al.
As two of Tucson s most internationally known musicians, Burns and Foul have crossed paths numerous times since the 1990s. The Calexico balladeer said he was instantly a fan of Foul s style and music when they first met years ago at the long-defunct Grill s fabled Red Room.