This song finds St. Vincent continuing the saga of Johnny, who first appeared on the title track of her debut album Marry Me During that track she pleaded with him to be her partner. ("So marry me, John, marry me, John.") However, by Prince Johnny on her fourth record St. Vincent he has become a tragic character, leading a debauched life hanging out in bathroom stalls. On this heartbreaking song, Johnny is dependent on drugs and living on the street. When St. Vincent crosses his path to wish him a happy birthday, he accuses her of being a sell out and abandoning him. Ask… read more
This song finds St. Vincent continuing the saga of Johnny, who first appeared on the title track of her debut album Marry Me During that track she p… read more
This song finds St. Vincent continuing the saga of Johnny, who first appeared on the title track of her debut album Marry Me During that track she pleaded with him to be her partner. (&… read more
A pseudonym of Annie Clark (b. 28 Sept 1982), a USA multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter. She was a member of The Polyphonic Spree and Sufjan Stevens' touring band. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, she began playing the guitar at the age of 12 and as a teenager worked as the tour manager for her uncle's band Tuck & Patti. She grew up in Dallas and attended Lake Highlands High School, graduating in 2001. Following this, she went on to attend Berklee College of Music, dropping out 3 years later. Soon after this, she joined The Polyphonic Spree. In 2003, during her time at Ber… read more
A pseudonym of Annie Clark (b. 28 Sept 1982), a USA multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter. She was a member of The Polyphonic Spree and Sufjan Stevens' touring band. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, she began playing the guitar at the a… read more