When The Needle Hits The Groove

When the needle hits the groove Lower 48 Set 6 Grateful Dead

The Lower 48 series ends with the Grateful Dead doing songs about American cities and states. Happy 4th of July good people. 

KOTO Leaving Texas 4th Day of July Grateful Dead Special

In this special set, WTNTHG hits the KOTO airwaves with a one hour special featuring songs by the Grateful Dead that feature American cities and states. Jack Straw, Estimated Prophet, Peggy O and West La Fadeaway are just a few of the nuggets herein. 

You Make me want to Live -- Mason Smith Band

Kelly Mason Smith recorded this song back in 2005. It stands the test of time. 

Sweet Tender Lovin Liza Oxnard 1991 -

This is one of the rarest tracks in the WTNHTG archives, Liza Oxnard performing Sweet Tender Lovin' shortly after writing it in 1991. The song appeared in the movie Scrapple. 

Lower 48 Set 2 Episode 2

The road trip through the musical landscapes of America hits the homestretch as we finish our look at tunes that reference states and cities multiple times. What a ride. 

Lower 48 Episode 2 Set 1

The road goes on forever in this episode as we continue to traverse the byways and highways of the USA with tunes that mention cities and states multiple times. You are riding shotgun so turn it up or turn it off! 

The Lower 48 Set 1: Songs about cities and states

"Left my home in Norfolk Virginia, California on my mind..." and so began Chuck Berry's rock n' roll travelogue and a legacy of songs that roll through cities and states in the USA. Many great artists follow that road map to great effect and can be heard here on WTNHTG. 

The Lower 48: A musical journey through the USA

In this set, we travel the highways and byways of the USA through songs that mention cities and states multiple times. This set is a ripper so strap in and hold on. 

Taj Mahal Live Set 2

The set begins with a few songs by Taj Mahal and the International Rhythm Band from 1980 and then features recordings over the next 25 years. Some of Taj's most beloved songs are highlighted including "Fishin' Blues," "Queen Bee," and "Cakewalk into Town."

A deep dive intolive Taj Mahal

In this first set of live Taj Mahal songs, we focus on the early years with music from the 1968 Rock n' Roll Circus, which includes several previously unreleased tracks from the recently released box set, and performances from the Fillmore East in 1971.