The Story and Meaning Behind Loudon Wainwright III’s Lone Novelty Hit
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The Story and Meaning Behind Loudon Wainwright III’s Lone Novelty Hit
Loudon Wainwright III has built a career as a critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter. But his lone hit was the novelty song "Dead Skunk".
Apr 16, 2025
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Before the pandemic hit, I came to @Rolling Stone’s New York office to reflect on my life in music, and told some of the stories behind my greatest songs. This is the story behind “Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk” and my own philosophy on the contrasts of addiction.
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