Wilco - Ashes of American Flags Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was the song 'Ashes of American Flags' released?

   'Ashes of American Flags' is part of Wilco's live performance DVD titled 'Wilco Live: Ashes of American Flags,' which was released on April 18, 2009, exclusively to independent record stores in coordination with Record Store Day. The wide-scale release followed on April 28, 2009.

2. Who are the writers of 'Ashes of American Flags'?

   'Ashes of American Flags' was written by Jeff Tweedy and Jay Bennett, both members of the band Wilco.

3. Where were the live performances for 'Wilco Live: Ashes of American Flags' recorded?

   The live performances featured in 'Wilco Live: Ashes of American Flags' were recorded at several venues in February and March 2008, including Washington D.C.'s 9:30 Club, Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, Mobile's Mobile Civic Center, New Orleans' Tipitina's, and Tulsa's Cain's Ballroom.

4. Who directed the DVD 'Wilco Live: Ashes of American Flags'?

   'Wilco Live: Ashes of American Flags' was assembled by Brendan Canty and Christoph Green from Trixie Films. They had previously collaborated with Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy on his solo DVD 'Sunken Treasure: Live in the Pacific Northwest.'

5. Is there any additional content available with the 'Wilco Live: Ashes of American Flags' DVD?

   Yes, the DVD features a Weblink that allows owners to download MP3s of all 20 tracks included on the DVD.