In the Valley of the Moon -- August 12, 2024

This episode explores the moon as a symbol of desire, melancholia and longing in the country-western tradition.

Playlist

  1. In The Valley Of The Moon by Hank Thompson on Songs of the Brazos Valley (Sony Music)
  2. Under a Texas Moon by Dale Evans on Dale Evan’s Sings (RCA Victor Records)
  3. Moon Over Madison by Hasil Adkins on Moon Over Madison (Norton Records)
  4. Reflections From The Moon by Speedy West on Guitar Spectacular (Capitol Records Nashville)
  5. Moonweed by Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith and Emile Mosseri on I Could Be Your Dog / I Could Be Your Moon (Ghostly International)
  6. III by Novalis on Hymns to the Night (Penguin Books)
  7. Meet Me by the Moonlight, Alone by The Carter Family on The Carter Family: 1927-31 (Sony Music)
  8. Dark Moon by Bonnie Guitar on Country Teardrops (Sun Record Company)
  9. Nocturne In C-Sharp Minor, B. 49 by Clara Rockmore on Dvorak, Ravel, Gershwin & Others: Chamber Works (Bridge)
  10. There's A Silver Moon On The Golden Gate by Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys on Tiffany Transcriptions, Vol.7 (Sony Music)
  11. The Waltz of the Wind by Hank Williams on The Complete Hank Williams (Sony Music)
  12. Blue Kentucky Girl by Loretta Lynn on 20 Greatest Hits (MCA)
  13. Moonlight Promises by Skeeter Davis on Cloudy, With Occasional Tears (RCA)
  14. Star Gazing by Pete Drake on The Essential Pete Drake (Capitol Records Nashville)
  15. Temple Gardens at Midnight by Pauline Anna Strom on Angel Tears in Sunlight (RVNG Intl)
  16. Roll Along Kentucky Moon by Jimmie Rodgers on The Complete RCA Victor Recordings (Sony Music)
  17. THE MOON IN YR EYES by Katsy Pline on unreleased (self- released)
  18. Walkin' After Midnight by Patsy Cline on Patsy Cline (UMG)