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Tony Joe White's Swampy Legacy

Tony Joe White's Swampy Legacy

He was the voice of the swamp people, his folksy, humorous accounts of the antics of his downhome neighbors in rural Louisiana providing him with a songwriting career that persuaded Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, Brook Benton, Waylon Jennings, Ray Charles, and Tina Turner to cover his songs. Tony Joe White

John Hiatt Examines the Light and the Dark

John Hiatt Examines the Light and the Dark

John Hiatt always sounds like he's on the verge of hysteria, discovering some hidden truth invisible to the rest of us. With his distinctive voice that hovers between a wildcat yowl and a sinner's moan, he illuminates his characters in a way few are able to

Tony Joe White's Bad Mouthin' Blues

Tony Joe White's Bad Mouthin' Blues

If you're looking for a swamp thing, Tony Joe White is your go-to man. For the last 50 years, White has been thrashing around in the muck, regaling us with tales of swamp denizens he has been acquainted with. 1968's “Polk Salad Annie” introduced the world

Van in Concert

Van in Concert

He doesn't make rock god faces nor jump around like he's being electrocuted when he sings. He just stands still and delivers, pouring out bucketloads of soul on his adoring disciples. In 2016, BBC Radio 2 captured a memorable concert of Van Morrison at the BBC

Dylan Gospel Revisited

Dylan Gospel Revisited

“I'd never been on stage before, and was looking out at the audience seeing people scream and cry and faint.” Regina McCrary wasn't quite ready for the reaction to her live showbiz debut. Although she was an important voice in the proceedings, it was the guy

Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Still Shouting

Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Still Shouting

Her message was heavenly, but her guitar conjured up the devil's music. Sister Rosetta Tharpe sang gospel, but when she plugged in, pure rock and roll came pouring out. She laid the groundwork and lit the pathway for generations of rockers. Chuck Berry incorporated some of her licks.

Leon Russell's Glorious Farewell

Leon Russell's Glorious Farewell

Leon Russell is gone, but his music lives on. His last release, On a Distant Shore, is a love letter from beyond the grave, a final fond farewell to loyal fans and a fitting endpiece to a long and eclectic body of work spanning nearly four decades. The Oklahoma native