The US Geological Survey reported yesterday that Hurricane Isaac reversed the flow of the Missisissippi for 24 hours from the Gulf of Mexico up toward Baton Rouge. Seems like a good time for this apocalyptic, epic, rambling, and sometimes incomprehensible song from Tom Russell. Mississippi River Runnin’ Backwards is from his 2009 CD called Blood and Candle Smoke. I love it. Enjoy.
Song of the Day: Mississippi River Runnin’ Backwards
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About the Author: Dean Klinkenberg
Dean Klinkenberg, the Mississippi Valley Traveler, is on a mission to explore the rich history, diverse cultures, and varied ecosystems of the Mississippi River Valley, from the Headwaters in northern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. He is the author of the Frank Dodge mysteries and several guidebooks for the Mississippi River.
