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Episode 3: On The Road - Vol. 1 (The Southern States)

      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





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