The Midnight Special, February 14, 2026

By Marilyn Rea Beyer |

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  1. Lead Belly: The Midnight Special THEME (excerpt 1); Lead Belly; Midnight Special; RCA Victor LPV-505
  2. Sweet Honey in the Rock: Let Us Rise in Love; Sweet Honey in the Rock; Women Gather; Earthbeat! R2 73829
  3. David Roth: Rising in Love; David Roth; Christine Lavin Presents: On A Winter’s Night; Philo 11671 1241-2
  4. Clay Parker & Jodi James: How High Would I Have to Fly?; Clay Parker & Jodi James; Your Very Own Dream; Clay Parker & Jodi James 1 95269 26901 2
  5. Sweet Honey in the Rock: Would You Harbor Me?; Sweet Honey in the Rock; Sacred Ground; Earthbeat! 9 42580-2
  6. Andrew Sa: Wicked Game (Isaak); Andrew Sa; Cosmic Country – Andrew Sa; bandcamp.com 6.4.2021
  7. Dick Gaughan: Games People Play (South); Dick Gaughan; Prentice Piece: A Compilation, disc 1; Greentrax CDTRAX236D
  8. Eberhardt, Cliff: “I Love Money”; Cliff Eberhardt; 500 Miles – The Blue Rock Sessions; Red House Records RHR CD 221
  9. Tom Paxton: If You Love that Politican; Tom Paxton; One Million Lawyers and Other Disasters; Flying Fish FF356
  10. Zoe Basha: Traveling Shoes; Zoe Basha; Gamble; Zoe Basha 5.2025
  11. Jelly Roll Johnson and Fred Knobloch: A Lover is Forever (Knobloch/Goodman); Jelly Roll Johnson and Fred Knobloch; Jelly Roll Johnson & A Few Close Friends; American Originals AMO-3004-2
  12. Paul Simon: “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover”; Paul Simon; Still Crazy After All These Years; Warner Bros. R2 78901
  13. Patty Larkin: Hallelujah (Larkin); Patty Larkin; Watch the Sky; Vanguard 79851-2
  14. James O’Malley: Did You Ever Hear Her Sing Hallelujah (For Pat); James O’Malley; Ivyland; Omallecelli Music LLC
  15. Brandi Carlile: Hallelujah (Cohen); Brandi Carlile; Single – Live at KCRW; Columbia 111111785820
  16. Maxwell St. Klezmer Band: The Midnight Special ala Klez; Maxwell St. Klezmer Band; The Midnight Special ala Klez – Live at OTS; Maxwell St. Klezmer Band 2.5.2026 OTS
  17. Colby Maddox: “The Midnight Special – fiddle”; Colby Maddox; Midnight Special Collection; Midnight Special Collection CMaddox/MS 009
  18. Jeff Cannon: Love Illusion; Jeff Cannon; 2True; Warm Lion WL9901
  19. Lissa Schneckenberger: Irish Girl (trad.); Lissa Schneckenberger; Lissa Schneckenberger; Footprint Records FR 2005
  20. Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Chao Tian: Nan Ni Wan; Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Chao Tian; From China to Appalachia; Community Music CMCD 217
  21. The Debutants: Rosalee; The Debutants; Fiddle & A Rose; wearedebutants.com 11.22.2025
  22. John Prine: Donald and Lydia; John Prine; John Prine Live; Oh Boy Records OBR 005CD
  23. RubyJoyful: How My Li’l Punk Girl Fell in Love With John Prine; RubyJoyful; The Pie Chart of Love; rubyjoyfulband.com 1 95261 29451 9
  24. Steve Goodman: “Old Fashioned”; Steve Goodman; Words We Can Dance To; Words We Can Dance To | Elektra 7E-1061
  25. Sophie Coyote: Venom; Sophie Coyote; Venom (single); sophiecoyote.com 2023
  26. Bob Bradshaw: “Sideways”; Bob Bradshaw; Ghost Light; Ghost Light | bobbradshaw.com [2021]
  27. Denice Franke: “Little Bit of Poison” (David Olney); Denice Franke; Comfort; Certain Records Comfort / DF003
  28. Andy Griffith: “Romeo & Juliet”; Andy Griffith; American Original; American Original | Capitol CDP 0777 7 98476 2 4
  29. Irma Thomas & Marcia Ball: “I Just Can’t Get New Orleans Off My Mind” (Domino); Irma Thomas & Marcia Ball; Goin’ Home (A Tribute to Fats Domino) disc 2; Vanguard 225/26-2
  30. Rockin’ Sidney: “Mardi Gras Second Line”; Rockin’ Sidney; Cajun & Zydeco Mardi Gras; Maison de Soul Records MaS-CD-1044
  31. Bill Giardini: “The Midnight Special – Accordion” (Traditional); Bill Giardini; Midnight Special Collection; Midnight Special Collection | Midnight Special Collection BillGiardini/MS011
  32. Bernice Johnson Reagon: “Give Your Hands to Struggle”; Bernice Johnson Reagon; Give Your Hands to Struggle; Give Your Hands to Struggle | Smithsonian Folkways SF CD 40049
  33. Fisk Jubilee Singers: “Wade in the Water” (trad.); Fisk Jubilee Singers; In Bright Mansions; Curb Records D2-78762
  34. Paul Robeson: “No More Auction Block for Me”; Paul Robeson; Peace Arch Concerts; Peace Arch Concerts | Folk Era FE 1442CD
  35. Peggy Seeger: Sing About These Hard Times; Peggy Seeger; Teleology; Proper Music RGPSCD5
  36. Robby Hecht: Hard Times; Robby Hecht; Robby Hecht; Old Man Henry Records 00261 39684
  37. The Whispering Tree: Find a Man (who clears the table); The Whispering Tree; Bones of Better Days; The Whispering Tree 1 98715 904302 3
  38. Tom Papa: Finding a Man (excerpt); Tom Papa; Just For Laughs – Premium, Vol. 49; Just for Laughs Jfl2018
  39. Tim Hawkins: Things You Don’t Say To Your Wife; Tim Hawkins; Extremely Madeover; Tunafish 2004
  40. Tig Notaro: Will You Marry Me; Tig Notaro; Drawn; Comedy Dynamics COM1179
  41. Sons of the Never Wrong: “Tattoo”; Sons of the Never Wrong; 3 Good Reasons; Waterbug WBG0018
  42. Jim Bizer: It Takes One to Know One (live); Jim Bizer; Folkstage: Jim Bizer (2026); WFMT FS 1.31.2026
  43. Daniel Boling: I Don’t Know How; Daniel Boling; Love, Dan; Berkalin Records BRK-10080
  44. John Gorka: Love is Our Cross to Bear; John Gorka; Land of the Bottom Line; Windham Hill WD-1089CD
  45. Lilli Lewis: My American Heart (Benediction); Lilli Lewis, ft. Gina Forsyth; Americana; Louisiana Red Hot Records LRHR 1200
  46. Laura Love: I Still Believe (Unplugged); Laura Love; She Loved Red; Laura Love 88295 68276
  47. Andrew Beyer: “The Midnight Special – cigar box slide”; Andrew Beyer; Midnight Special Collection; Midnight Special Collection AABeyer/MS 004

The Midnight Special, February 14, 2026

By Marilyn Rea Beyer |

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Playlist

  1. Lead Belly: The Midnight Special THEME (excerpt 1); Lead Belly; Midnight Special; RCA Victor LPV-505
  2. Sweet Honey in the Rock: Let Us Rise in Love; Sweet Honey in the Rock; Women Gather; Earthbeat! R2 73829
  3. David Roth: Rising in Love; David Roth; Christine Lavin Presents: On A Winter’s Night; Philo 11671 1241-2
  4. Clay Parker & Jodi James: How High Would I Have to Fly?; Clay Parker & Jodi James; Your Very Own Dream; Clay Parker & Jodi James 1 95269 26901 2
  5. Sweet Honey in the Rock: Would You Harbor Me?; Sweet Honey in the Rock; Sacred Ground; Earthbeat! 9 42580-2
  6. Andrew Sa: Wicked Game (Isaak); Andrew Sa; Cosmic Country – Andrew Sa; bandcamp.com 6.4.2021
  7. Dick Gaughan: Games People Play (South); Dick Gaughan; Prentice Piece: A Compilation, disc 1; Greentrax CDTRAX236D
  8. Eberhardt, Cliff: “I Love Money”; Cliff Eberhardt; 500 Miles – The Blue Rock Sessions; Red House Records RHR CD 221
  9. Tom Paxton: If You Love that Politican; Tom Paxton; One Million Lawyers and Other Disasters; Flying Fish FF356
  10. Zoe Basha: Traveling Shoes; Zoe Basha; Gamble; Zoe Basha 5.2025
  11. Jelly Roll Johnson and Fred Knobloch: A Lover is Forever (Knobloch/Goodman); Jelly Roll Johnson and Fred Knobloch; Jelly Roll Johnson & A Few Close Friends; American Originals AMO-3004-2
  12. Paul Simon: “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover”; Paul Simon; Still Crazy After All These Years; Warner Bros. R2 78901
  13. Patty Larkin: Hallelujah (Larkin); Patty Larkin; Watch the Sky; Vanguard 79851-2
  14. James O’Malley: Did You Ever Hear Her Sing Hallelujah (For Pat); James O’Malley; Ivyland; Omallecelli Music LLC
  15. Brandi Carlile: Hallelujah (Cohen); Brandi Carlile; Single – Live at KCRW; Columbia 111111785820
  16. Maxwell St. Klezmer Band: The Midnight Special ala Klez; Maxwell St. Klezmer Band; The Midnight Special ala Klez – Live at OTS; Maxwell St. Klezmer Band 2.5.2026 OTS
  17. Colby Maddox: “The Midnight Special – fiddle”; Colby Maddox; Midnight Special Collection; Midnight Special Collection CMaddox/MS 009
  18. Jeff Cannon: Love Illusion; Jeff Cannon; 2True; Warm Lion WL9901
  19. Lissa Schneckenberger: Irish Girl (trad.); Lissa Schneckenberger; Lissa Schneckenberger; Footprint Records FR 2005
  20. Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Chao Tian: Nan Ni Wan; Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Chao Tian; From China to Appalachia; Community Music CMCD 217
  21. The Debutants: Rosalee; The Debutants; Fiddle & A Rose; wearedebutants.com 11.22.2025
  22. John Prine: Donald and Lydia; John Prine; John Prine Live; Oh Boy Records OBR 005CD
  23. RubyJoyful: How My Li’l Punk Girl Fell in Love With John Prine; RubyJoyful; The Pie Chart of Love; rubyjoyfulband.com 1 95261 29451 9
  24. Steve Goodman: “Old Fashioned”; Steve Goodman; Words We Can Dance To; Words We Can Dance To | Elektra 7E-1061
  25. Sophie Coyote: Venom; Sophie Coyote; Venom (single); sophiecoyote.com 2023
  26. Bob Bradshaw: “Sideways”; Bob Bradshaw; Ghost Light; Ghost Light | bobbradshaw.com [2021]
  27. Denice Franke: “Little Bit of Poison” (David Olney); Denice Franke; Comfort; Certain Records Comfort / DF003
  28. Andy Griffith: “Romeo & Juliet”; Andy Griffith; American Original; American Original | Capitol CDP 0777 7 98476 2 4
  29. Irma Thomas & Marcia Ball: “I Just Can’t Get New Orleans Off My Mind” (Domino); Irma Thomas & Marcia Ball; Goin’ Home (A Tribute to Fats Domino) disc 2; Vanguard 225/26-2
  30. Rockin’ Sidney: “Mardi Gras Second Line”; Rockin’ Sidney; Cajun & Zydeco Mardi Gras; Maison de Soul Records MaS-CD-1044
  31. Bill Giardini: “The Midnight Special – Accordion” (Traditional); Bill Giardini; Midnight Special Collection; Midnight Special Collection | Midnight Special Collection BillGiardini/MS011
  32. Bernice Johnson Reagon: “Give Your Hands to Struggle”; Bernice Johnson Reagon; Give Your Hands to Struggle; Give Your Hands to Struggle | Smithsonian Folkways SF CD 40049
  33. Fisk Jubilee Singers: “Wade in the Water” (trad.); Fisk Jubilee Singers; In Bright Mansions; Curb Records D2-78762
  34. Paul Robeson: “No More Auction Block for Me”; Paul Robeson; Peace Arch Concerts; Peace Arch Concerts | Folk Era FE 1442CD
  35. Peggy Seeger: Sing About These Hard Times; Peggy Seeger; Teleology; Proper Music RGPSCD5
  36. Robby Hecht: Hard Times; Robby Hecht; Robby Hecht; Old Man Henry Records 00261 39684
  37. The Whispering Tree: Find a Man (who clears the table); The Whispering Tree; Bones of Better Days; The Whispering Tree 1 98715 904302 3
  38. Tom Papa: Finding a Man (excerpt); Tom Papa; Just For Laughs – Premium, Vol. 49; Just for Laughs Jfl2018
  39. Tim Hawkins: Things You Don’t Say To Your Wife; Tim Hawkins; Extremely Madeover; Tunafish 2004
  40. Tig Notaro: Will You Marry Me; Tig Notaro; Drawn; Comedy Dynamics COM1179
  41. Sons of the Never Wrong: “Tattoo”; Sons of the Never Wrong; 3 Good Reasons; Waterbug WBG0018
  42. Jim Bizer: It Takes One to Know One (live); Jim Bizer; Folkstage: Jim Bizer (2026); WFMT FS 1.31.2026
  43. Daniel Boling: I Don’t Know How; Daniel Boling; Love, Dan; Berkalin Records BRK-10080
  44. John Gorka: Love is Our Cross to Bear; John Gorka; Land of the Bottom Line; Windham Hill WD-1089CD
  45. Lilli Lewis: My American Heart (Benediction); Lilli Lewis, ft. Gina Forsyth; Americana; Louisiana Red Hot Records LRHR 1200
  46. Laura Love: I Still Believe (Unplugged); Laura Love; She Loved Red; Laura Love 88295 68276
  47. Andrew Beyer: “The Midnight Special – cigar box slide”; Andrew Beyer; Midnight Special Collection; Midnight Special Collection AABeyer/MS 004