17/02/2012
Ricky Ross celebrates the centenary of Bill Monroe, the father of bluegrass, and the 80th birthday of George Jones, who's been described as 'the greatest living country singer'.
Celebrating 100 years since Bill Monroe, the father of bluegrass, was born with some of the music he's been responsible for. We also mark the 80th birthday of George Jones, described as "the greatest living country singer". Tonight's programme includes contributions from the Avett Brothers, Sara Watkins and the Secret Sisters. Featuring new and classic Americana & alternative country music.
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Bill Monroe
Blue Moon of Kentucky
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Jim Lauderdale
Cruel Wind And Rain
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Abigail Washburn
Banjo Pickin' Girl
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Bob Dylan
The Lonesome River
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The Avett Brothers
Denouncing November Blue Uneasy Writer
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Doc Watson
I'm Going Back To The Old Home
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Bill Monroe
Scotland
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Dolly Parton
I Don't Believe You've Met My Baby
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Buddy Holly & Bob Montgomery - Gotta Get You Near Me Blues
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Sara Watkins
Long Hot Summer Days
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Hazel & Alice
True Life Blues
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Steve Earle
Texas Eagle
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Alison Krauss
I'll Fly Away
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Bill Monroe
A Voice From On High
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George Jones
White Lightning
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Buddy Miller
Nothing Can Stop Me
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Tammy Wynette
We're Gonna Hold On
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The Secret Sisters
Why Baby Why?
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George Jones
The Door
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Kitty Wells
Seasons Of My Heart
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George Jones
The Race Is On
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Gram Parsons
That's All It Took
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George Jones
He Stopped Loving Her Today
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Elvis Costello
Colour Of The Blues
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George Jones
A Good Year For The Roses
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Johnny Cash
I'm Ragged But Right
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George Jones
The Grand Tour
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The Everly Brothers
You Done Me Wrong
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Melba Montgomery
Blue Moon of Kentucky
Broadcasts
- Fri 17 Feb 2012 20:05大象传媒 Radio Scotland except Extra
- Sun 19 Feb 2012 22:05大象传媒 Radio Scotland
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