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Performing live are Oregon-based
Americana quartet Richmond Fontaine , who combine rock, country, folk and punk. The songs of the band's singer Villy Vlautin have been compared to the short stories of Raymond Carver.

Contributors

Unknown:
Richmond Fontaine
Singer:
Villy Vlautin
Stories Of:
Raymond Carver.

2/10. Retro rocker Suzi Quatro spins American rock 'n' roll gems of the 50s and early 60s. She continues with a showcase of independent record label King, featuring studio recordings by Wynonie Harris, Hank Ballard and the Midnighters, and James Brown. And Suzi marks the 50th anniversary of the death of bandleader Jimmy Dorsey with his rock-era number two US hit So Rare (1957).

Contributors

DJ:
Suzi Quatro

5/5. Steve Earle explores the life and career of Alabama-born
Hank Williams Sr. who is considered the father of modern country music.
This final part recalls his recordings as Luke the Drifter, his time with the Grand Ole Opry and his death in 1953, aged 29, in the back of a car.
Contributors include daughter Jett Williams , Tex Ritter. Big Bill Lister , Don Helms , Braxton Schuffert and others. And expect to hear a rare 78 rpm recording of Audrey Williams.

Contributors

Unknown:
Steve Earle
Unknown:
Hank Williams Sr.
Unknown:
Grand Ole Opry
Unknown:
Jett Williams
Unknown:
Tex Ritter.
Unknown:
Bill Lister
Unknown:
Don Helms
Unknown:
Braxton Schuffert
Unknown:
Audrey Williams.

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