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