Did a 70-foot-long river behemoth really lurk in the river’s channel in the 1870s? Are there monsters in the river’s depths that have eluded us so far? In this episode, we delve deep into the Mississippi’s murky waters and mystical swamps to uncover stories about the terrifying creatures that we have imagined prowl the
I picked Down's Ghosts Along the Mississippi in part because Halloween is coming up this week and the word "ghosts" is in the song title, and partly because, well, if you're not used to listening to heavy metal, this song will likely scare the heck out of you. It's really a straightforward song about fighting
In case you didn't notice, Halloween is almost here. In fact, last night at my local pubs, it looked like Halloween had already arrived. If you're looking for some music to set the mood, here's a song that may help: Mississippi Moon Dog from Molly Hatchet's 1998 CD Silent Reign of Heroes, a southern rock
Greg Brown In celebration of tonight's full moon, here's a spooky swamp song from Iowa native Greg Brown: Mississippi Moon from One More Goodnight Kiss (1988). Browse through other Song of the Day picks here.
Getting a little swampy this week with Mississippi Moon from Seattle's Too Slim and the Taildraggers (from Tales of Sin and Redemption, 2003). Browse through other Song of the Day picks here.
