We laid the basic tracks for "You Don't Know Me," (see The Lost Album) but it didn't sound right. So I reached for my latest song at the time, an acoustic track, to finish up the album. I had just returned from a trip with Coco where we stopped at the Oklahoma Historical Society and I conversed about Woody Guthrie, and we researched the grandmother I never knew. Coco found her in the 1920 census. Strangest thing happened next. When I got to my mom's, she had mentioned someone seeking info on my grandfather. I checked my email and met my cousin, Bob Higdon. He had photos of Juanita (they called her Irene), and other info that inspired me to write the track. I intentionally wanted a song with only two chords, let the story and melody carry it. But Philip talked me into the very last chord, which makes the official chord tally three. Three chords, and the truth. Wendy Jans came in and sang back-ups on the track, great voice on that girl. Fits the song perfectly. The family all loved it, and it's a favorite from the record for many. db (vocals, guitar), Wendy Jans (vocals), Dan Hummel (Rubbermaid).