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Shine a light : field recordings from the Great American Railroad

sound recording-musical Shine a light : field recordings from the Great American Railroad

Summary

Billy Bragg and Joe Henry reconnect with the culture of American rail travel with a collection of songs that were inspired by and created during their own train journey from Chicago to Los Angeles in March 2016.

Contents
Rock Island line (recorded by Lead Belly, Lonnie Donegan) -- The L&N don't stop here anymore -- The midnight special (Lead Belly) -- Railroad Bill (Riley Puckett) -- Lonesome whistle (Hank Williams) -- KC moan (the Memphis Jug Band) -- Waiting for... Read more
Format
sound recording-musical
Description
1 audio disc (43 min., 23 sec.) : CD audio, digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Publisher
2016

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Library Location Status
Woodmere (Main Branch) CD POP/ROCK BRA in Compact Audio Disc Available

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