Posts that showcase a song about the Mississippi River
Alabama native Terry Fell is best known for his one hit, Truck Driving Man, the 1954 song that apparently kicked off the whole truck driver genre in country music. I'm also a fan of a song he recorded the following year: Mississippi River Shuffle, which, while not originating any musical trends, speaks to the way the river
Patrick Bloom Here's a song for Sandy in Keokuk to help her forget last week's tune that burrowed its way into earworm status. Iowa-based Patrick Bloom fits solidly in the state's tradition of literate and lyrical roots musicians. Mississippi River Lullaby, from his 2008 recording called Moses, is a sweet song about being seduced by the
Sheet music cover I'm feeling a bit silly this morning, so here's a fanciful song about growing up with the river that's been recorded by a few different artists including Tennessee Ernie Ford and Eddy Arnold. I think Pattie Page made the first recording (in 1951), so here it is for your listening
Here's something silly for your listening pleasure today, a spelling lesson courtesy of Frances White that was recorded in 1917. Listen to more Songs of the Day here. Also check out my posts about Mississippi River music and the full song list.
Marla Muldaur Marla Muldaur may be better known for Midnight at the Oasis, a big hit she recorded in 1974, but she is a prolific folk/blues artist who has refused to slow down. She recorded Mississippi Muddy Water in 1994 on the CD Meet Me at Midnite, a fine meditation on the desire
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
