Since last night, David Olney's version of "Absalom" hasn't left my mind. I'm not sure why. I've only heard it once on a streaming service over 20 years ago, but its somber melody and downcast lyrics have taken root. "Absalom" could segue with Fairport Convention's "Polly On The Shore," which isn't a joyful tale, either.
I wish I knew how the mind works in such matters.
