Richard Thompson has argued that both the writing and recording of SOTL
preceded the events that led to the breakup of the marriage, FWIW. On
the other hand, the tour to promote the record happened while they were
breaking up and apparently was pretty tense.
Carl Z.
Excerpts from internet.listserv.postcard2: 5-Feb-99 Re: Richard Thompson
by "John Magee"@natural.com
> Without sounding too crass, can I suggest that the record wouldn't be
as great
> if they hadn't been going through the divorce? "Walking On A Wire" and
"Wall of
> Death" especially seem to be given added depth by the context.
