Mississippi and Louisiana
In the final part of his road trip, Reginald D Hunter travels down the Mississippi from Memphis to New Orleans to learn about the birth of blues music.
In the final part of his road trip, Reginald D Hunter follows in the footsteps of Huckleberry Finn with a trip down the Mississippi from Memphis to New Orleans through the Delta to learn about the birth of blues and how it manifests itself today.
In Louisiana, Reg takes a detour to a bayou to learn about Creole culture and zydeco before winding up in New Orleans to meet the city's musical triumvirate of Dr John, Allen Toussaint and Irma Thomas.
Also featuring Stax musicians Steve Cropper and Eddie Floyd.
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Music Played
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Elvis Presley
An American Trilogy
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Gladys Knight & the Pips
Midnight Train To Georgia
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R.L. Burnside
Goin' Down South
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Bill Howl-N-Madd Perry
Proud Mary
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Tina Turner
Proud Mary
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B.B. King
Please Love Me
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Memphis Minnie
Haunted House
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Joni Mitchell
Furry Sings The Blues
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Albert King
Born Under A Bad Sign
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Booker T. & The M.G.'s
Time Is Tight
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Eddie Floyd
Knock On Wood
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Isaac Hayes
Walk On By
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Muddy Waters
My Home Is In The Delta
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Charley Patton
High Water Everywhere
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Blind Boy Paxton
34 Blues
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Seasick Steve
Moon Going Down
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Robert Johnson
Crossroads Blues
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Howlin鈥� Wolf
Little Red Rooster
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Rosco Gordon
Let's Get High
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Bobbie Gentry
Ode to Billie Joe
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Bob Dylan
The Death of Emmett Till
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R.L. Burnside
Shake 'Em On Down
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R.L. Burnside
Jumper On The Line
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Cedric Burnside
Miss Maybelle
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Mississippi John Hurt
Frankie
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Nina Simone
Mississippi Goddam
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Paul Robeson
Ol' Man river
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Creedence Clearwater Revival
Born On The Bayou
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Geno Delafose
Eunice Two Step
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Tony Joe White
Polk Salad Annie
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Dr. John
Gris Gris Gumbo Ya Ya
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Dr. John
What A Wonderful World
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Louis Armstrong
What A Wonderful World
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Professor Longhair
Big Chief
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Billie Holiday
Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans
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Allen Toussaint
Southern Nights
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Irma Thomas
Anyone Who Knows What Love Is
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Irma Thomas
It's Raining
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Louis Armstrong
St James Infirmary
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The Soul Rebels
Mardi Gras New Orleans
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Elvis Presley
An American Trilogy
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Isaac Hayes
Walk On By
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
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| Presenter | Reginald D Hunter |
| Director | Ben Whalley |
| Series Producer | Ben Whalley |
| Executive Producer | Mark Cooper |
| Participant | Dr John |
| Participant | Allen Toussaint |
| Participant | Irma Thomas |
| Participant | Steve Cropper |
| Participant | Eddie Floyd |
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Reginald D Hunter returns to his homeland to explore its rich musical heritage.
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