The past century’s puritanical interlopers, better known as the ‘thought police’, have had their way with music. And we’re not talking about just the lyrics (which will no doubt be the source of most of the songs in the show today)…whether that be the sound of the saxophone or Link Wray’s sinister fuzz and feedback…telling us how to think or suggesting that your children would be swayed to the dark side due a mention of Susie getting home past curfew. It’s an age old problem. It’s really stinkin’ thinkin’ if you’d have asked Frank Zappa. And someone did and summarized his opinions thusly: “Bad facts make bad law, and people who write bad laws are, in my opinion, more dangerous than songwriters who celebrate their sexuality.” All the songs this week suffered from some form of censorship, whether corporate or governmental. And we’re going to play them…damned be the fools.
There’s hope in music. And if we need something to carry us forward over the coming years it’s hope. So we’ll take all we can get with all the music we can get. This week’s Deeper Roots show takes us through a blend of genres, making a free form journey across the landscape of America’s music from the past century. We’ll bring you Cannonball Adderley right alongside Hank Thompson and The Neville Brothers, The Doors, Patsy Cline and Mink Deville to start. Dave Stroud’s done some scouring through those dusty digital archives for well- (and little-) known gems with stories and ballads. He’ll be taking you to where country meets soul, jazz meets boogie woogie and where there’s an unlikely fusion of reggae, folk, and zydeco. Topics include wedding days, jiggers of gin, honeydrippers, and the topic of Texas and some big blue diamonds. Tune in this week. Take your mind off the grifters and haters that have polluted the pond.
No. |
1 | Artist |
Title |
Album |
Buy |
2 | Elvis Presley |
Burning Love |
Nippers 70's-Vol.1 |
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3 | Clarence "Frogman" Henry |
Long Lost And Worried |
Ain't Got No Home: The Best Of Clarence "Frogman" Henry |
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4 | Mink Deville |
A Train Lady |
The Mink De Ville Collection |
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5 | Major Lance |
Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um |
The Very Best of Major Lance |
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6 | Linda Lyndell |
What A Man |
Soul Sides: Volume One |
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7 | Little Johnny Taylor |
Big Blue Diamonds |
Cold Cold Heart – Where Country Meets Soul Volume 3 |
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8 | Tex Ritter |
Big Blue Diamonds |
Famous Country Music Makers |
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9 | Waylon Jennings |
Drinkin' and Dreamin' |
The Essential Waylon Jennings [2007] Disc 2 |
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10 | The Doors |
The Wasp (Texas Radio And The Big Beat) |
L.A. Woman: 40th Anniversary Mixes [Bonus Tracks] |
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11 | Tex Williams |
I Got Texas In My Soul |
The History Of Country & Western Music – Vol. 10 |
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12 | Willie Nelson |
Texas In My Soul |
One Hell Of A Ride |
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13 | Patsy Cline |
Got A Lot Of Rhythm In My Soul |
Volume 3 |
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14 | Pokey LaFarge |
End of My Rope |
Rock Bottom Rhapsody |
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15 | O. C. Smith |
The Son Of Hickory Holler Tramp |
More Dirty Laundry: The Soul Of Black Country |
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16 | The Eternals |
Babalu's Wedding Day |
The Doo Wop Box, Vol. 2 Disc 3 |
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17 | Snooks Eaglin |
My Head Is Spinning |
Complete Imperial Recordings |
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18 | Arthur Alexander |
I Hang My Head And Cry |
Cold Cold Heart – Where Country Meets Soul Volume 3 |
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19 | Jimmy Lee |
You Ain't No Good For Me |
Dirty Boogie:The Fortune Records Story |
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20 | Andre Williams |
Pardon Me (I've Got Someone To Kill) |
More Dirty Laundry: The Soul Of Black Country |
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21 | Big Daddy Wilson |
I Got Plenty |
Deep in My Soul |
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22 | Ray Charles |
Mess Around |
Atlantic Rock & Roll |
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23 | Dr. John |
Honey Dripper |
Definitive Pop Collection |
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24 | Varetta Dillard |
Mercy, Mr. Percy |
The Lovin' Bird |
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25 | Mink DeVille |
Mazurka |
Le Chat Bleu |
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26 | BeauSoleil & Michael Doucet |
Zydeco Gris Gris |
Absolutely The Best Cajun & Zydeco [Disc 1] |
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27 | Rockin' Dopsie |
Zydeco Around The World |
Absolutely The Best Cajun & Zydeco [Disc 1] |
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28 | The Neville Brothers |
Sitting in Limbo |
Fiyo on the Bayou |
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29 | Hank Thompson |
Scotch And Soda |
A Collection Of Drinking Songs |
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30 | Cannonball Adderley |
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy |
Rock Instrumental Classics Vol. 4: Soul |
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31 | Johnny Mercer And The Pied Pipers |
My Sugar Is So Refined |
Capitol Records' From The Vaults, Volume 3 – Capitol Jumps – 1944-53 |
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32 | Nina Simone |
I Want A Little Sugar In My Bowl |
Artist's Choice: Norah Jones |
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33 | The Righteous Brothers |
Something's Got A Hold On Me |
The Moonglow Years |
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This week it’s a rock-a-beatin’ boogie extravaganza. Vintage tracks from the rocking archives of the fifties and sixties, all meant to make you feel good. Hand-picked sizzlers and twenty flight scorchers set alongside some of the more familiar sounds of the Everlys, The Dixie Cups and Shirley & Lee. First, second and third helpings of some of the very best of the day including tributes to Kansas City, Caldonia, Peggu Sue, Jim Dandy and a host of others, all brought to you from the sock hop to the rent party. Tune in for some LaVern Baker, Elvis, Nappy Brown, Wynona Carr and Big Joe Turner. They’ve all got a place in this week’s show here on Sonoma County Community Radio in yet another Deeper Roots barn burner. Hope you can join us and spend two hours leading off with Boston’s favorite son, Freddy Cannon. All of this coming your way from the outskirts of the Cherry Street Historic District of downtown Santa Rosa. Will there be reason to celebrate? We’re countin’ on it.
No. |
1 | Artist |
Title |
Album |
Buy |
2 | Freddy Cannon |
Buzz Buzz A-Diddle It |
The Forgotten 45's 1960-1962 |
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3 | Bo Diddley |
Bring It To Jerome |
Bo Diddley |
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4 | Bo Diddley |
Bo Diddley |
Bo Diddley |
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5 | Jerry Lee Lewis |
Down The Line |
A Half Century Of Hits [Disc 1] |
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6 | Jerry Lee Lewis |
Night Train To Memphis |
Sentimental Journey, Folge 3 – Last Train To San Fernando |
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7 | Chuck Berry |
Almost Grown |
Johnny B. Goode-His Complete 50's Chess Recordings |
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8 | Big Joe Turner |
Oke: She: Moke: She: Pop |
Big Joe Rocks |
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9 | Jimmy Edwards |
Love Bug Crawl |
Foot Tappin' & Dance At Screamin' Festival Vol. 5 |
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10 | Shirley & Lee |
Feel So Good |
Shirley & Lee Rock |
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11 | The Blue Angels |
I Wonder |
Sun Records Curated By Record Store Day, Vol. 6 |
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12 | Dixie Cups |
Chapel Of Love |
Sun Records Curated By Record Store Day, Vol. 6 |
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13 | Wynona Carr |
Ding Dong Daddy |
Roots Of Rock & Roll – Rough And Rowdy [Disc 2] |
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14 | Margie Day |
Dumplin' Dumplin' |
Rock 'n' Roll Mamas Vol 3 |
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15 | Ike & Tina Turner |
Mamma Tell Him |
Don't Play Me Cheap |
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16 | Ike & Tina Turner |
Wake Up |
Don't Play Me Cheap |
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17 | Richard Berry & The Pharoahs |
Louie, Louie |
Coffee And Cigarettes |
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18 | Nappy Brown |
Don't Be Angry |
The Rough And Rowdy Roots Of Rock 'n' Roll, Vol. 5 |
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19 | Little Willie Littlefield |
K. C. Loving |
Roots Of Rock & Roll – Rough And Rowdy [Disc 10] |
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20 | Smiley Lewis |
Shame, Shame, Shame |
Roots Of Rock & Roll – Rough And Rowdy [Disc 7] |
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21 | Chuck Willis |
Caldonia |
Roots of Rock 'n' Roll – Rough and Rowdy, Vol. 3 |
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22 | Elvis Presley |
Make Me Know It |
Elvis Is Back! |
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23 | Elvis Presley |
Like a Baby |
Elvis Is Back! |
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24 | Ricky Nelson |
My Babe |
James Burton – The Early Years 1957-1969 |
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25 | Buddy Holly & The Fireballs |
Peggy Sue Got Married |
Second Helpings: Sequels To The Songs That Left 'Em Hungry For More! |
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26 | The Everly Brothers |
Bye Bye Love |
Heartaches & Harmonies [Disc 1] |
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27 | The Everly Brothers |
Take a Message to Mary |
A Portrait of Dylan |
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28 | LaVern Baker |
Jim Dandy |
Roots Of Rock & Roll – Rough And Rowdy [Disc 7] |
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29 | LaVern Baker |
Whipper Snapper |
Roots Of Rock & Roll – Rough And Rowdy [Disc 2] |
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30 | Bobby "Mr Blues" Merrell |
I Ain't Mad At You |
Roots Of Rock & Roll – Rough And Rowdy [Disc 2] |
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31 | Ann Cole |
I Got My Mojo Working |
Roots Of Rock & Roll – Rough And Rowdy [Disc 4] |
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32 | Wynonie Harris |
Bloodshot Eyes |
Roots Of Rock & Roll – Rough And Rowdy [Disc 7] |
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33 | Smiley Lewis |
She's Got Me Hook, Line And Sinker |
The Rough And Rowdy Roots Of Rock 'n' Roll, Vol. 8 |
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34 | The Treniers |
Rock-a-Beatin Boogie |
Roots Of Rock & Roll – Rough And Rowdy [Disc 10] |
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35 | Hank Ballard & The Midnighters |
Sexy Ways |
Roots Of Rock & Roll – Rough And Rowdy [Disc 2] |
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36 | Lionel Hampton & His Orchestra |
Rag Mop |
Roots of Rock 'n' Roll – Rough and Rowdy, Vol. 3 |
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37 | Eddie Cochran |
Hallelujah, I Love Her So |
The UK Singles Collection 1957-1961 |
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38 | The Isley Brothers |
Twist And Shout |
The Essential Isley Brothers [Disc 1] |
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39 | Freddie Bell & The Bellboys |
Hound Dog |
Greatest R&B Hits of 1954, Vol. 8 |
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There are a handful of common story threads that run through classic country songs. I’m not talking about trucks, beer the ‘merica that seems to have overwhelmed modern so-called country with autotune and synth pop. The heartbreak of cheating situations that were among the most common storylines in the Golden Age of country at a time when family unity was of paramount importance. It was country music’s frank portrayal of infidelity that offered a counterpoint which was both relatable and controversial. Cheating songs became a central theme, reflecting the complexities and emotional intensity of love, betrayal, and heartbreak. Dave will share as many as will fit in two hours in this week’s episode with early tearjerkers from Kitty Wells, The Louvin Brothers, Billy Walker, Bonnie Owens and George Jones. There will also be the very best of the classics from Charley Pride, Dolly Parton, and Loretta Lynn to take us into the 70s and beyond. . .
No. |
1 | Artist |
Title |
Album |
Buy |
2 | Hank Williams |
Your Cheatin' Heart |
24 Greatest |
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3 | Patsy Cline |
Your Cheatin' Heart |
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection – Classic Patsy Cline |
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4 | Charlie Walker |
Cheaters Never Win |
1952-1958 (Warped 5230) |
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5 | Billy Walker |
One Heart's Beatin' One Heart's Cheatin' |
1949-1952 (Warped 4960) |
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6 | Hank Thompson |
I Find You Cheatin' on Me |
1946-1949 (Warped 4660) |
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7 | Lee Elliott |
Cheaters Never Win |
Country & Western Nuggets |
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8 | Jerry Lee Lewis |
She Even Woke Me Up To Say Goodbye |
The Definitive Collection |
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9 | Sanford Clark |
A Cheat |
Chills & Fever: The Dot Records Story 1955-1962 |
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10 | The Rockin' Saints |
Cheat On Me Baby |
That'll Flat Git It, Vol. 6 (Us Decca, Vol. 2) |
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11 | Bonnie Owens |
How Can Our Cheatin' Be Wrong |
1968-1971 (Warped 6947) |
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12 | The Louvin Brothers |
While You're Cheating On Me |
Close Harmony [Disc 4] |
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13 | Kitty Wells |
Cheated Out of Love |
Lonely Street/Dust On the Bible |
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14 | Kitty Wells |
Cheatin's a Sin |
The Complete Country Hits |
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15 | George Jones |
The Window Up Above |
George Jones The Absolutely Essential 3 CD Collection |
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16 | Loretta Lynn |
You Ain't Woman Enough |
Loretta Lynn Legendery Country Singer |
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17 | Billie Jo Spears |
The Cheating Kind |
Country Greats #2 |
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18 | Crystal Gayle |
Talking In Your Sleep |
Superstars Of Country: Easy Loving [Disc 1] |
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19 | Dolly Parton |
Jolene |
Dolly [Disc 3] |
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20 | Charley Pride |
Does My Ring Hurt Your Finger |
Golden Age of Country Volume 4: Honky-Tonk Man [Disc 1] |
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21 | Gary Stewart |
She's Acting Single (I'm Drinkin' Doubles) |
Superstars Of Country: Good Ol Songs [Disc 2] |
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22 | Del McCoury |
Cheater's in the Soup |
1975-1976 (Warped 7553F) |
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23 | Ricky Skaggs |
Don't Cheat In Our Hometown [Album Version] |
Country Gentleman: The Best Of Ricky Skaggs |
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24 | T.G. Sheppard |
Last Cheater's Waltz |
Contemporary Country: The Late '70s Pure Gold |
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25 | Moe Brandy |
I Cheated Me Right Out Of You |
Contemporary Country: The Late 70's – Hot Hits |
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26 | Moe Bandy |
It's A Cheating Situation |
The Late '70s |
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27 | John Prine With Dolores Keane |
It's A Cheating Situation |
In Spite Of Ourselves |
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28 | John Anderson |
She Just Started Liking Cheatin' Songs |
Anthology |
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29 | Dale Watson |
Cheatin' Heart Attack |
Cheatin' Heart Attack |
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30 | Mickey Gilley |
My Baby's Cheatin' On Me |
Boppin' By The Bayou – Made In The Shade |
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31 | Dwight Yoakam |
King of Fools |
Reprise Please Baby: The Warner Bros. Years Disc 2 |
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32 | Porter Wagoner |
The Cold Hard Facts of Life |
The Essential Porter Wagoner |
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33 | Emmylou Harris |
The Last Cheaters Waltz |
Songbird: Rare Tracks & Forgotten Gems Disc 1 |
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34 | Kenny Rogers |
Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town |
20 Great Years |
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35 | Kitty Wells |
Hey Joe |
Cheatin's a Sin |
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A Century of America's Music