US 285, New Mexico, 1955. © Robert Frank
In their third episode The Audiofiles return with a musical road trip through the history of American roots music. Following a route across the country laid out by Chuck Berry in his classic song 'Promised Land', they discover obscure and well-known artists that define the musical traditions of each state they pass.
VIRGINIA
Chuck Berry - Promised Land
Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs - Foggy Mountain Breakdown
Jim & Jesse - Truck Drivin' Man
Patsy Cline - Walkin' After Midnight
TENNESSEE
Roy Orbison - Go, Go, Go (On Down The Line)
Carl Perkins - Waiting For The Sunrise
The Million Dollar Quartet - Just A Little Talk With Jesus
ALABAMA
Clarence Carter - The Road Of Love
Koko Taylor - Wang Dang Doodle
Willie Dixon - Walkin' The Blues
LOUISIANA
Clifton Chenier - On The Wonder
Treme Brass Band - Jesus On The Mainline
Danny Barker - Tishomingo Blues
Louis Armstrong - Sunny Side Of The Street
