The Giant Of Illinois:The Handsome Family

Artist: The Handsome Family

Album: Through The Trees

Appears On (Mixes): I'm Strapped To This Fucking Twin Bed: The Best Of The Handsome Family

Song Notes: It's another historical song -- this one's about Robert Wadlow, the real Giant of Illinois, who did indeed die from a blister on his toe. He was something like 7 feet tall, and apparently a really nice guy. He died really young, sadly. They do take some liberties with his story -- I don't know or think any of the stuff about his childhood is based in fact, but, hey, who cares? It's a beautiful song. - Rev. Syung Myung Me