The Swimming Song by Loudon Wainwright III Artist: Loudon Wainwright III Album: Attempted Mustache Released: 1973 Overview "The Swimming Song" is one of Loudon Wainwright III's most iconic songs, featured on his 1973 album "Attempted Mustache." Known for its catchy banjo riff and upbeat tempo, the song has become a summertime classic, evoking the carefree spirit of swimming and the joys of summer. Background While seemingly a lighthearted account of swimming adventures, the song's lyrics touch on themes of risk-taking and confronting limits, sometimes t… read more
The Swimming Song by Loudon Wainwright III Artist: Loudon Wainwright III Album: Attempted Mustache Released: 1973 Overview "The Swimming Song&qu… read more
The Swimming Song by Loudon Wainwright III Artist: Loudon Wainwright III Album: Attempted Mustache Released: 1973 Overview "The Swimming Song" is one of Loudon Wainwright III… read more
Loudon Wainwright III (born 5 September 1946 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA) is an American songwriter, folk singer, humorist, and actor. He is the father of Rufus Wainwright and Martha Wainwright , children of his marriage to the late Kate McGarrigle. In 1970 he acquired a record deal with Atlantic Records, who released his first album. A graduate of St. Andrew's School, Wainwright is best known for a 1972 novelty song hit Dead Skunk (in the Middle of the Road), with pianist Teddy Wender and for playing Captain Spalding (the "singing surgeon") on three episodes … read more
Loudon Wainwright III (born 5 September 1946 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA) is an American songwriter, folk singer, humorist, and actor. He is the father of Rufus Wainwright and Marth…read more
Loudon Wainwright III (born 5 September 1946 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA) is an American songwriter, folk singer, humorist, and actor. He is the father of Rufus Wainwright and Martha Wainwright , children of his marriage to the… read more