Sweet Relief - A Benefit For Victoria Williams

1	Summer Of Drugs	4:06	Williams	SOUL ASYLUM
2	Main Road	3:09	Williams	LUCINDA WILLIAMS
3	Crazy Mary	5:37	Williams	PEARL JAM
4	Merry Go Round	3:09	Williams	BUFFALO TOM
5	Weeds	3:47	Williams	MICHAEL PENN
6	Animal Wild	2:23	Williams	SHUDDER TO THINK
7	Tarbelly And Featherfoot	3:16	Williams	LOU REED
8	Opelousas (Sweet Relief)	3:53	Williams	MARIA McKEE
9	This Moment	4:46	Williams	MATTHEW SWEET
10	Frying Pan	3:08	Williams	EVAN DANDO
11	Lights	5:25	Williams	THE JAYHAWKS
12	Why Look At The Moon	2:15	Williams	THE WATERBOYS
13	Big Fish	4:09	Williams	GIANT SAND
14	Holy Spirit	5:41	Williams	MICHELLE SHOCKED

In the spring of 1992, Vic was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. It conjured up question after question. How is it that someone who makes their living singing and playing guitar should be struck with a disease that goes straight for the tool's of one's trade? What kind of nightmare is it that she had no insurance? isn't it ridiculous that these artists even had to make this record? But isn't it really cool that they did?

It is doubtful that the artists presented here and others like them even bothered to ask these kind of questions. The only thing they really needed to know was that their friend and peer was in need. we have been constantly amazed by their empathy, willingness and enthusiasm and SWEET RELIEF is truly a product of their interpretation, respect and imagination.

Some are old friends, some are new friends, some are fans. It is the language of music that sews them together and makes them part of a greater community. Music, by it's nature, is an intangible but humane entity. as demonstrated here, it can also provide the sweetest relief in a realm that is very tangible and real.

Sylvia Reed & Kelly Walker

Executive Producers	Sylvia Reed and Kelly Walker
Mastered By	Bob Ludwig at Gateway Mastering, S. Portland, ME.

	GIANT SAND (Recorded at Harvey's House, 1993)
	Howe Gelb	Guitars, Vocals
	Paula Jean Brown	Bass
	John Convertino	Drums
	Rainer	Dobro Slide
	Indiosa Patsy Jean	"Ribbits"
	Joey Burns	Upright Bass, Squeaks (on bridge)