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victoria williams in her yard c. 1990 -lsb- http://www.victoriawilliams.net/ www.victoriawilliams.net -rsb- the , the incredibly strung out band , pearl jam , original lou reed harmony ridge creekdippers , the thriftstore allstars 1986 -- present shreveport , louisiana , united states geffen , mammoth , atlantic , thirsty ear recordings solo_singer 23 december 1958 vocals , guitar folk , folk rock , country , alternative country victoria williams.jpg victoria williams
 musician , songwriter
victoria williams

victoria williams -lrb- born december 23 , 1958 -rrb- is an american singer , songwriter and musician , originally from shreveport , louisiana , although she has resided in southern california throughout her musical career .
she is noted for her descriptive songwriting talent , which she has used to immerse the listener of her songs into a vivid feeling of small-town , rural southern upbringing and life .
her best-known songs include `` crazy mary '' , and `` century plant '' .
finding inspiration in nature , -lrb- `` weeds '' , `` century plant , '' `` why look at the moon '' -rrb- , everyday objects -lrb- `` shoes , '' `` frying pan '' -rrb- and the unseen , as in `` holy spirit '' .
