Link Wray: Rumble
One of the great instrumentals and an early example of the power chord. Link, a Shawnee Indian, recorded this in 1958.
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Jason Isbell: New South Wales
Thoughtful piece by the former Drive By Trucker. From his 2013 album Southeastern.
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Audience: Friend’s Friend’s Friend
Delightful piece of whimsy; title track of the 1970 album from Howard Werth and Co.
Luke Bryan: Little Boys Grow Up and Dogs Get Old
Blimey, what a tearjerker! This one had me howling. From the 2015 album Kill The Lights. Whimper, whimper.
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John Cale: Andalucia
Wistful Sunday morning treat from the 1973 LP Paris 1919.
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Traffic: Every Mother’s Son
Classic number from 1970 LP John Barleycorn Must Die.