Race Relations after the Civil War. By the time Twain was writing Huckleberry Finn in the early 1880s, the United States was redefining itself as a nation postwar and postslavery.ace Relations after the Civil War. By the time Twain was writing Huckleberry Finn in the early 1880s, the United States was redefining itself as a nation postwar and postslavery.
Whiskeytown was an alternative country band formed in 1994 from Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. Fronted by Ryan Adams, the group included members Caitlin Cary, Phil Wandscher, Eric Skillet Gilmore, and Mike Daly. They disbanded in 2000 with Adams leaving to pursue his solo career. Whiskeytown gradually expanded its sound outside the confines of alternative country while still maintaining its alternative roots.
One of Ryan Adams' heroes, Emmylou Harris, sang backup on this track. Adams' grandmother was a big fan of Harris and it was through her that he first came across the singer. She was one of his first crushes but fortunately Adams didn't make a fool of himself when he got to record with the country star. He recalled to Rolling Stone : I was overwhelmed by her voice and who she was.