Connie Converse - How Sad, How Lovely

Third Man Records are reissuing Connie Converse’ How Sad, How Lovely, out March 27th 2026. 

Nearly 51 years after the singer- songwriter’s disappearance comes the first reissue of this album in nearly 10 years in any format. 20 tracks (including a bonus 7" featuring the previously unreleased “House” and the new remix of “Playboy of the Western World” courtesy of Dirick Cummins) that are as poignant and potent as ever and showcase an artist that was operating light years ahead of her time.

Tracklisting

Side A
1. Talkin' Like You (Two Tall Mountains)
2. Johnny's Brother
3. Roving Woman
4. Down This Road
5. The Clover Saloon
6. John Brady
7. We Lived Alone
8. Playboy of the Western World
9. Unknown (A Little Louder, Love)
Side B
1. One by One
2. Father Neptune
3. Man in the Sky
4. Empty Pocket Waltz Honeybee
5. There Is a Vine
6. How Sad, How Lovely Trouble
7. I Have Considered the Lillies
BONUS 7"
Side A
House
Side B
Playboy of the Western World (The Online Parades Mix)

Format: limited indies-only opaque silver vinyl LP + 7"
Label: Third Man
Catalogue Number: TMR1079LP-C1
Genre: Folk
Condition: New/Pre-Order
Barcode: 0810074425445

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