Noah talks with artist and musician Terry Allen, who grew up in the 40s and 50s in Lubbock, Texas, and now lives in Santa Fe. His sculptures are in the collections of many well-known modern art museums; and his country songs have earned him a cult following. Up until now he has released his music on his own Fate Records label, but his newest CD, "Human Remains", is on Sugar Hill. Allen says that a lot of his songs have been written behind the wheel of a car, and thinks of tires as condusive to song-writing. (8:00) (IN S
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