The Midnight Special, December 3, 2022

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  1. Traditional: “Midnight Special”; Leadbelly; RCA Victor LPV-505
  2. Annie Capps: Build The Fire; Annie Capps; Yellow Room Records YRR022
  3. Herdman, Hills & Mangsen: “More Wood” (Dillon Bustin); Herdman, Hills & Mangsen; Voices of Winter/Gadfly Gadfly 235
  4. David Rea: Kindlin’ Wood (Bessie Jones); David Rea; Gitsu Records Gitsu CD0001
  5. Sally Rogers & Claudia Schmidt: Logs to Burn (Trad.); Sally Rogers & Claudia Schmidt; Signature Sounds 00261 35207
  6. Brian Regan: Log Trucks; Brian Regan; Uproar Entertainment UP3777-2
  7. Rachel Bissex: “December Moon”; Rachel Bissex; I Used to Be Nice | Alcazar ALC 132
  8. Natalie MacMaster: “Get Me Through December” (Sampson/Lavery); Natalie MacMaster feat. Alison Krauss; In My Hands | Rounder 11661 7025-2
  9. Merle Haggard: “If We Make it Through December”; Merle Haggard; Moneyland | McCoury Music MCM 0005
  10. Claudia Schmidt: “December Danger”; Claudia Schmidt; Claudia Schmidt 7 00261 46122 9
  11. Grace Griffith: Song for a Winter’s Night (Lightfoot); Grace Griffith; Blix Street Blix G2-10085
  12. James Keelaghan: Woodsmoke and Oranges; James Keelaghan; Appleseed APR CD 1059
  13. Raina Rose: Woodsmoke; Raina Rose; Raina Rose Music 84501 89479
  14. Trapezoid: Old Wood; Trapezoid; Azure ZD 53001-2
  15. The Nudes: “Norwegian Wood”; The Nudes; Velvet Sofa | Acoustic America Records AACD2
  16. Stephen Schuch: Midnight Special (Piano Only); Stephen Schuch; Stephen Schuch [2022]
  17. Mark Dvorak: If I Only a Match (Morris, Johnston, Meyer); Mark Dvorak; Ten Fingers 888295 985383
  18. Irene Kelley: Jealousy (Kelley/Lynch); Irene Kelley; Irk Records 1002CD
  19. Ralph McTell: “Streets of London”; Ralph McTell; Pulse OLS CD 164
  20. Nanci Griffith: “From Clare to Here” (McTell); Nanci Griffith; Elektra 9 61464-2
  21. Garnet Rogers: Girl from the Hiring Fair (R. McTell); Garnet Rogers; WFMT 01-19-13
  22. Ralph McTell: Slipshod Taproom Dance; Ralph McTell; BBC Transcriptions TCD 0816
  23. Cathie Ryan: White Dress (R. McTell); Cathie Ryan; Shanachie 78008 CD
  24. Ralph McTell: “Hands of Joseph”; Ralph McTell; From Clare to Here | Red House RHR CD86
  25. Bill Staines: Great Dream from Heaven (Spence); Bill Staines; Red House Records RHR CD 208
  26. Joseph Spence: Won’t That Be a Happy Time; Joseph Spence; Smithsonian Folkways SFW 40242
  27. Jake Blount: Didn’t It Rain (Trad.); Jake Blount; Smithsonian Folkways SFW 40247
  28. Jake Blount: Parable (spoken); Jake Blount; Smithsonian Folkways SFW 40247
  29. Jake Blount: Just as Well to Get Ready, You Got to Die; Jake Blount w/ Brian Slattery & Joseph DeJarnette; Smithsonian Folkways SFW 40247
  30. King Margo: Monsters; King Margo; Torrez Music Group 92022
  31. Randy Sabien: Green Christmas; Randy Sabien; randysabien.com 5438-CD-0004
  32. Leroy Anderson: “Sleigh Ride”; Imani Winds; Koch KICCD-7748
  33. Second Opinion: “Put Another Log on the Fire” (Shel Silverstein); Second Opinion – Betsy Clinton, Pat Madden-Roth, Sally Potter; Just a Little Bit Closer | SecOp SecOp 001
  34. Heather Styka: “Birch Log”; Heather Styka; Kite Stripe KSR03
  35. Bill Morrissey: “Birches”; Bill Morrissey; Night Train | Philo CD PH 1154
  36. Lisa Stevens: Song from the Hearthstone; Lisa Stevens; Kira 1500
  37. Jon Vezner: One Match Fire; Jon Vezner; Jon Vezner JVCD 1003
  38. Jon Shain & Joe Newberry: Ember and Flame; Jon Shain & Joe Newberry; Flyin’ Records FR 011
  39. Jonas Friddle: Famous of Fires; Jonas Friddle w/Anna Jacobson; Bare Handed Productions 88295 85639
  40. Tanglefoot: Dance Like the Flames; Tanglefoot; Borealis BCD179
  41. The Kennedys: Angel Fire; The Kennedys; Philo Philo 1211-2
  42. Jonathan Byrd: “I Was an Oak Tree”; Jonathan Byrd; Cackalack | Waterbug WBG92
  43. Chaise Lounge: “Trimming the Tree”; Chaise Lounge; Out Under the Sky | Modern Songbook MSR-015
  44. Darryl Purpose: “You Must Go Home for Christmas”; Darryl Purpose; Same River Twice | Tangible tangible cardboard
  45. Blind Boys of Alabama: The Christmas Song; Blind Boys of Alabama, feat. Shelby Lynne & Clarence Fountain; Real World Records 72435 90600 2 6
  46. Tamarack: The Old Wood Stove (Sinclair); Tamarack; Wind River WR 4018
  47. Bok, Muir & Trickett: Hearth and Fire; Bok, Muir & Trickett; Folk-Legacy CD-80 reissue
  48. Laura Love: “I Still Believe (Unplugged)”; Laura Love; Laura Love 88295 68276
  49. Andrew Beyer: “The Midnight Special – cigar box slide”; Andrew Beyer; Midnight Special Collection AABeyer/MS 004

The Midnight Special, November 26, 2022

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  1. Traditional: “Midnight Special”; Leadbelly; RCA Victor LPV-505
  2. Simon & Garfunkel: “Homeward Bound”; Simon & Garfunkel; Simon & Garfunkel Collection/Sony CBS Sony 35DP 13
  3. Trapezoid: “Back In Your Own Backyard” (Billy Rose, Dave Dreyer); Trapezoid; Azure CD 53003-2
  4. Lou & Peter Berryman: “Uncle Dave’s Grace”; Lou & Peter Berryman; House Concert | Cornbelt CR 12
  5. Dar Williams: “The Christians and the Pagans”; Dar Williams; Razor & Tie RT 2821-2
  6. Bill Bourne: “Pie and Ice Cream”; Bill Bourne; Cordova Bay CBR-0452
  7. Hamilton Camp: “Blame It on the Turkeys” (Camp and Brent); Hamilton Camp; WFMT Recording
  8. Arlo Guthrie: Alice’s Restaurant (The Massacree Revisited); Arlo Guthrie; Rising Son Records RSR0010
  9. Lisa Moscatiello: “Now Be Thankful” (Thompson); Lisa Moscatiello; Folk Era FE1448CD
  10. Joy Harjo: “Rainbow Gratitude”; Joy Harjo; joyharjo.com 8 84501 37020 2
  11. Countermeasure: “Here’s to You”; Countermeasure, feat. Natalie MacMaster (fiddle); Guest Sessions FACTOR/6 76868 22503 1
  12. Bill Giardini: “The Midnight Special – Accordion” (Traditional); Bill Giardini; Midnight Special Collection | Midnight Special Collection BillGiardini/MS011
  13. Sam Bush: Morning Bugle (Hartford); Sam Bush; Smithsonian Folkways SFW CD 40254
  14. Brian Blake: Nothing Gold Can Stay; Brian Blake; brianblake.net 7 98576 2149 6
  15. Buddy Guy: We Go Back; Buddy Guy, feat. Mavis Staples; Silvertone 19658-73152-2
  16. Tom Prasada-Rao w/Michael Nicholson: Peace Be Still; Tom Prasada-Rao w/Michael Nicholson; tomprasadarao.com Tom Prasada-Rao 001
  17. Buffalo Rose: New World; Buffalo Rose; Misra Records MSR 130
  18. Deidre McCalla: Halfway Down the Highway; Deidre McCalla; Maiden Rock Records MRK 5051
  19. Tret Fure: “Old Tin Cup”; Tret Fure; Tomboy girl 83109
  20. Diane Taraz: “Raisin Pie”; Diane Taraz; Shoes that Fit Like Sand/Beacon 10127-2
  21. Jack Williams: “Mama Lou”; Jack Williams; Wind River WR4046CD
  22. Studs Terkel w/Buffy Sainte-Marie: “Buffalo” Interview; Studs Terkel w/Buffy Sainte-Marie; Studs Terkel Archives | WFMT
  23. Buffy Sainte-Marie: “Now That the Buffalo’s Gone”; Buffy Sainte-Marie; It’s My Way | Vanguard VMD 79142
  24. Peter Mayer: Running With the Buffalo; Peter Mayer; Blue Boat BB 1205
  25. Stan Freberg & Ken Sullet: Pilgrim’s Progress; Stan Freberg & Peter Leeds; Rhino R2 75645
  26. Artists for Action (various): Which Side Are You On? (Reece); Artists for Action (various); Jensen Music International ushm92207349
  27. Jonas Friddle: “The Midnight Special – fretless banjo”; Jonas Friddle; Midnight Special Collection JFriddle | MS008
  28. Harmonious Wail: Home at Last (Steely Dan); Harmonious Wail; Range Records RGR00009-2
  29. Tim Grimm: Finding Home; Tim Grimm; Vault Records VR013
  30. James Keelaghan: “Sing My Heart Home”; James Keelaghan; Home/Appleseed APR CD 1059
  31. Ed Trickett: The Telling Takes Me Home; Ed Trickett; Folk Legacy CD-46
  32. Walter Parks & the Unlawful Assembly feat. Ada Dyer: “Amazing Grace” (trad./Newton); Walter Parks & the Unlawful Assembly feat. Ada Dyer; Atomic Sound 91021
  33. (Irene Kelley & Darrell Scott): “Constant State of Grace”; Irene Kelley; IRK Records 1002CD
  34. James Pierpont: “Jingle Bells”; Canadian Brass; Philips 426835-2
  35. Carrie Newcomer: Room at the Table; Carrie Newcomer; Available Light Available Light ALR02
  36. Reggie Harris & Greg Greenway: Welcome Table (Trad.); Reggie Harris & Greg Greenway; (self) DTTS 01
  37. Gail Finnie Rundlett: “All I Really Need” (Raffi); Gail Finnie Rundlett; Full Circle BCN10137-2
  38. David Roth: “May the Light of Love”; David Roth; Folk Era FE 1410 CD
  39. Angela Lansbury & Company: “We Need A Little Christmas” (Jerry Herman); Angela Lansbury & Company; Original Broadway Cast: Auntie Mame | Columbia SK 60959
  40. Patty Larkin: “Tango”; Patty Larkin; Tango | High Street HS 72902 10312-2
  41. Billy Crockett: “Coasting Into Christmas”; Billy Crockett; Blue Rock BRA-CD1210
  42. Laura Love: “I Still Believe (Unplugged)”; Laura Love; Laura Love 88295 68276

The Midnight Special, November 19, 2022

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  1. Traditional: “Midnight Special”; Leadbelly; RCA Victor LPV-505
  2. Simon & Garfunkel: Scarborough Fair / Canticle; Simon & Garfunkel; Sony CBS Sony 35DP 13
  3. Green and Root: Lavender Bowers; Green and Root; Cozy Goat 166000
  4. Salamander Crossing: Indigo Rose; Salamander Crossing; Signature SIG 1244 CD
  5. Hot Club of Cowtown: When the Bloom is on the Sage; Hot Club of Cowtown; Hightone HCD 8124
  6. David Hakan: Salt and Pepper Days; David Hakan; Dandelion Music DM 002
  7. Judy Kass: Chili Pepper Nights; Judy Kass, feat. John Sebastian; Judy Kass 7 00261 43604 3
  8. Natalie Merchant w/The Fairfield Four: The Peppery Man; Natalie Merchant w/The Fairfield Four; Nonesuch 522301-2
  9. Eric Taylor: Peppercorn Tree; Eric Taylor; Blue Ruby Blue Ruby 003
  10. Los Alegres de Teran: La Canela (Ballad of the Cinnamon); Los Alegres de Teran; Arhoolie Records CD 7053
  11. Peter, Paul, and Mary: All Mixed Up; Peter, Paul, and Mary; Gold Castle D2-71339
  12. Charlie Mosbrook: Up Among the Stars; Charlie Mosbrook; Charlie Mosbrook OMR004
  13. Pat Wictor: The Way of the World; Pat Wictor; patwictor.com 8312022
  14. Joan Baez: Autumn Leaves; Joan Baez; Vanguard 79720-2
  15. Bonnie Koloc: Skylark (Carmichael/Mercer); Bonnie Koloc; Mr. Biscuit Mr. Biscuit 03
  16. Stephen Schuch: Midnight Special (Piano Only); Stephen Schuch; Stephen Schuch [2022]
  17. Dr. John: Hit the Road to Dreamland; Dr. John; EMI/Blue Note 0946-3-54541-2-3
  18. Dr. John: Blues in the Night; Dr. John; EMI/Blue Note 0946-3-54541-2-3
  19. Dr. John: Lazy Bones; Dr. John; EMI/Blue Note 0946-3-54541-2-3
  20. Eight Hand String Band: Save the Bones for Henry Jones; Eight Hand String Band; Got Any Grapes GAG 112000
  21. Jess Klein: New Thanksgiving Feast; Jess Klein; jessklein.com none
  22. David LaMotte: Drink Deeply; David LaMotte; DPI DPI-161
  23. Abigail Lapell: Scarlet Fever; Abigail Lapell; Outside Music OUT9175CD
  24. Valerie Thompson: “In the Cold, Cold Night” (Jack White); Valerie Thompson; Hark: Wintery Songs in Eleventy Part Harmony | Epoisse
  25. David Roth: “Until We Meet Again”; David Roth; Meet You Where You Are | Stockfish SFR 357.4095.2
  26. Shemekia Copeland: Smoked Ham and Peaches (Gauthier); Shemekia Copeland; Alligator ALCD 4984
  27. Wendy Morgan: Little Blue House; Wendy & DB feat. Billy Branch; Tigerlily Music 9232022
  28. Ladysmith Black Mambazo: “Hello My Baby”; Ladysmith Black Mambazo; Shaka Zulu | Warner LP 9-25582-1
  29. Carly Simon: More & More; Carly Simon; Rhino / Elektra R2 5222061/EKS 7E-1033
  30. Jonas Friddle: “The Midnight Special – fretless banjo”; Jonas Friddle; Midnight Special Collection JFriddle | MS008
  31. Girl Blue: Because It Moves Me; Girl Blue; girlbluemusic.com 7.5.2019
  32. Julie Andrews: My Favorite Things (Rodgers & Hammerstein); Julie Andrews; Rhino R2 – 72281
  33. Las Hermanas Cantu: Jabon de Olor (Perfumed Soap); Las Hermanas Cantu (Ninfa & Nori Cantu); Arhoolie CD486
  34. Great Big Sea: French Perfume; Great Big Sea; WEA 2 43310
  35. Greg Trooper: “So French”; Greg Trooper; McGonigle’s MCMDKR007
  36. Jacques Brel: “Ne Me Quitte pas”; Jacques Brel; Barclay 543625-2
  37. Muriel Anderson: “Paprika” (instrumental); Muriel Anderson w/Zoltan Baranyi, Rory Hoffman; Acoustic Chef | self CGD2020
  38. Bob Dylan: Subterranean Homesick Blues; Bob Dylan; Columbia CK 9128 CD
  39. Fendrick & Peck: “Sweet Peppermint Wind”; Fendrick & Peck; FendrickandPeck.com [2015]
  40. Kate Wolf: Medicine Wheel; Kate Wolf; Rhino R2 71483
  41. Johnsmith: Sweetgrass; Johnsmith; Blue Pine Music 00261 40802
  42. James Keelaghan: Sweetgrass Moon; James Keelaghan; Borealis BCD 222
  43. Walela: Smoke in the Wind; Walela (Cherokee for “hummingbird); Triloka R- 8063-2
  44. Laura Love: “I Still Believe (Unplugged)”; Laura Love; Laura Love 88295 68276
  45. Andrew Beyer: “The Midnight Special – cigar box slide”; Andrew Beyer; Midnight Special Collection AABeyer/MS 004

The Midnight Special, November 12, 2022

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  1. Traditional: “Midnight Special”; Leadbelly; RCA Victor LPV-505
  2. Henry Davis Singers: Peace in the Valley (Dorsey); Henry Davis Singers; Smithsonian Folkways CD SF40076-4
  3. (The Mammals): “If You Could Hear Me Now”; The Mammals; Humble Abode Music HAM 018
  4. Jonell Mosser: Peace Stories; Jonell Mosser; Siren Songs 1205
  5. Tom Prasada-Rao: Better Angels; Tom Prasada-Rao; tomprasadarao.com Tom Prasada-Rao 001
  6. Birds of Chicago: “Love in Wartime”; Birds of Chicago; Signature Sounds Love in Wartime / 7-01237-20942-5
  7. Mark Knopfler: Done With Bonaparte; Mark Knopfler; Warner 9 46026-2
  8. Arlo Guthrie: “When a Soldier Makes it Home”; Arlo Guthrie; Rising Son RSR0009CD
  9. Lucy Kaplansky: “Mary & the Soldier; Lucy Kaplansky; Flesh and Bone/Red House RHR CD 92
  10. Whirligig, feat. Lisa Moscatiello: “A Fair Maid Walking” (Traditional); Whirligig, feat. Lisa Moscatiello; Prime 1800PCD70
  11. Kaia Kater: “La Misere”; Kaia Kater; Smithsonian Folkways SFW CD 40234
  12. Freyda & Acoustic AttaTude: “Garden of Mysteries”; Freyda & Acoustic AttaTude; Red House RHR CD 55
  13. Daniel Rodriguez: “Sojourn of a Burning Sun”; Daniel Rodriguez; Renew Records 538627492
  14. Jonas Friddle: “The Midnight Special – fretless banjo”; Jonas Friddle; Midnight Special Collection JFriddle | MS008
  15. Hart Rouge: Helpless (N. Young); Hart Rouge; Bose Bose Hart Rouge 01
  16. Neil Young w/Emmylou Harris: This Old Guitar; Neil Young w/Emmylou Harris; Reprise 49593-2
  17. Stephen Fearing: Thrasher (N. Young); Stephen Fearing; Red House/True North RHR CD 149
  18. Neil Young: I Am a Child; Neil Young; Reprise 9 46824-2
  19. Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris: After the Gold Rush (N. Young); Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris; Asylum 62275-2
  20. Neil Young: Buffalo Springfield Again; Neil Young; Reprise 9 47305-2
  21. Studs Terkel & Kurt Vonnegut: Armistice Day – Father/Army; Studs Terkel & Kurt Vonnegut; WFMT 2609467-3-1
  22. Sylvia Fricker Tyson: “Spring of ’45”; Quartette; Work of the Heart Denon/CAN9024
  23. Studs Terkel & Kurt Vonnegut: Armistice Day – Homecoming; Studs Terkel & Kurt Vonnegut; WFMT 2609467-3-1
  24. Paul Siebel: Bride 1945; Paul Siebel; Philo PH CD 1161
  25. Gillian Welch: In Tall Buildings (Hartford); Gillian Welch; Blue Plate Music BPM 405
  26. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young: Woodstock (Mitchell); Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young; Atlantic SD 7200
  27. Richard Nixon: End of the Vietnam War; Richard Nixon; Rhino World Beat RWB 70567 2
  28. John Prine: Sam Stone; John Prine; Atlantic 19156-2
  29. (Leandra Peak): “Wash My Eyes”; Leandra Peak; Red House RHR CD 145
  30. Peter Mulvey & SistaStrings: See You on the Other Side; Peter Mulvey & SistaStrings; Righteous Babe TBD 8.12.22
  31. Stephen Schuch: Midnight Special (Piano Only); Stephen Schuch; Stephen Schuch [2022]
  32. Shawna Caspi: Leaving Came Easy; Shawna Caspi; shawnacaspi.com 8.27.2021
  33. Kim & Reggie Harris: Home Again; Kim & Reggie Harris; Appleseed APR CD 1034
  34. The Stray Birds: “Best Medicine”; The Stray Birds; Yep Roc Best Medicine / YEP-2408
  35. Lara Herscovitch: Angels; Lara Herscovitch; Highway Philosophers laraherscovitch.com
  36. (Joyce McDill): “Angel Whispers”; Shoormal; Greentrax CDTRAX 247
  37. Sultans of String feat. Ahmed Moneka & Imad al Taha: “Imad’s Dream” (Chris McKhool, Kevin Laliberte, Imad Al Taha); Sultans of String feat. Ahmed Moneka; Refuge | McKhool MCK2230
  38. Geyer Street Sheiks: “Great Dream from Heaven” (Joseph Spence); Geyer Street Sheiks; BJAM CD 101
  39. Joan Baez: “There But for Fortune” (Phil Ochs); Joan Baez; Joan Baez 5 | Vanguard 79700-2
  40. Billy Bragg: “I Dreamed I Saw Phil Ochs Last Night”; Billy Bragg; Label MM 001
  41. Phil Ochs: “Power and the Glory”; Phil Ochs; All The News That Fit to Sing | Hannibal HNCD 4427
  42. Elexa Dawson: Speak Again; Elexa Dawson; Lost Cowgirl Records 11-15-2022
  43. The Milk Carton Kids: I Still Want A Little More; The Milk Carton Kids; Milk Carton Records MCR001
  44. Tom Paxton: “Peace Will Come”; Tom Paxton w/Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer; Pax Records 008
  45. Pat Wictor: The Past is Never Over; Pat Wictor; patwictor.com 8312022
  46. Laura Love: “I Still Believe (Unplugged)”; Laura Love; Laura Love 88295 68276
  47. Andrew Beyer: “The Midnight Special – cigar box slide”; Andrew Beyer; Midnight Special Collection AABeyer/MS 004

The Midnight Special, November 5, 2022

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  1. Traditional: “Midnight Special”; Leadbelly; RCA Victor LPV-505
  2. Gordon Lightfoot: “Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald”; Gordon Lightfoot; Gordon Lightfoot Songbook/Rhino R2 75802 3 of 4
  3. Abigail Lapell: Ships; Abigail Lapell; Outside Music OUT9175CD
  4. Michael McNevin: November 4th; Michael McNevin; Mudpuddle Mudpuddle0001Cd
  5. Mark Erelli: Hourglass; Mark Erelli; Mark Erelli 1 90394 21185 1
  6. The Be Good Tanyas: Scattered Leaves; The Be Good Tanyas; Nettwerk 0 6700 30416 2 1
  7. Buddy Mondlock: Stranger in a Strange Land (Acoustic); Buddy Mondlock; Major Bob Major Bob 001
  8. Basset: At My Feet; Basset; bassettheband.com 1204922 Records DK
  9. Natalie Merchant: Which Side Are You On?; Natalie Merchant; Myth America MA-1026
  10. AHI: On My Side; AHI; 22nd Sentry 35341CD
  11. Tim O’Brien: Same Boat, Brother; Tim O’Brien; Howdy skies HOW-CD-2021
  12. Cheryl Wheeler: Where’s All The Money; Cheryl Wheeler; Dias DIAS 1002
  13. Harry Chapin: Sounds Like America to Me; Harry Chapin; Dunhill DZS 041
  14. Hugh Blumenfeld: “Mozart’s Money”; Hugh Blumenfeld; Mozart’s Money/Prime CD PCD 021
  15. Matt Watroba: Glorious Prediction; Matt Watroba; Common Chord CCR121
  16. Travis, Merle: “Midnight Special” Travis picked guitar; Merle Travis; Travis Pickin’ | CMH 6255
  17. Robert Ellis: Sing Along; Robert Ellis; New West NW6266
  18. Paul Burch: Poor Don’t Vote; Paul Burch; Ploughboy Records PLO 1033
  19. Roy Zimmerman: Real America; Roy Zimmerman; Metaphor Records
  20. Robbie Ellis: Relaxed (The Jair Bolsonaro Song); Robbie Ellis; Robbie Ellis RE-002
  21. Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Election of 1800; Ensemble; Atlantic 551093-2
  22. Rich Krueger: In Between Kingfish; Rich Krueger; 7-00261-45611-0
  23. Bucky Halker: Democratic Blues; Bucky Halker; Whitehouse No. 13
  24. Joel Mabus: You Voted Red; Joel Mabus; Fossil Records fossil 2009
  25. Michael & Nell: Election Year Rag (Goodman); Michael & Nell; Roseheart Records RR 101
  26. Crys Matthews: “Sister’s Keeper”; Crys Matthews; crysmatthews.com 1.22.22
  27. Martyn Joseph: “Days of Decision”; Martyn Joseph; Pipe Records PRC DO29
  28. Ellis Paul: Election Day; Ellis Paul; Rosella Records 88295 89766
  29. Hope Foye & The Weavers: “Skip To The Polls”; Hope Foye & The Weavers; Songs for Political Action – Disc 9 Campaign Songs 1944 – 1949 Bear Family Records BCD 15720-9 JL
  30. Loudon Wainwright III w/Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks: “So the Bluebirds and the Blackbirds Got Together”; Loudon Wainwright III; I’d Rather Lead A Band Search Party/66691CD
  31. Mike Nichols & Elaine May: A little more gauze…; Mike Nichols & Elaine May; Mercury 314 558 457-2
  32. Studs Terkel: “Nichols & May Interview excerpt”; Studs Terkel w/Mike Nichols & Elaine May; WFMT [5/29/58]
  33. Mike Nichols & Elaine May: Transference; Mike Nichols & Elaine May; Mercury 314 558 457-2
  34. Andrew Beyer: “The Midnight Special – Melodica”; Andrew Beyer; Midnight Special Collection AABeyer/MS 005
  35. Bruce Cockburn: Incandescent Blue; Bruce Cockburn; Rounder 11661-3209-2
  36. Geoff Bartley: Into the Deeper Blue; Geoff Bartley; Waterbug WBG CD 0046
  37. Amy Helm: Blue River (E. Andersen); Amy Helm; Y&T Music/EA Records 843563157770
  38. Matt Harlan: Warm November; Matt Harlan w/Phoebe Hunt; Berkalin Records BRK-10005
  39. Tret Fure: “Roses in November”; Tret Fure; Tomboy Girl Records 2018 83108
  40. Cheryl Wheeler: Intro to Real November Sky; Cheryl Wheeler; Dias DIAS 1002
  41. Cheryl Wheeler: Real November Sky; Cheryl Wheeler; Dias DIAS 1002
  42. Chris Smither: “Killing the Blues” (Rowland Sally); Chris Smither; Red House RHR CD 36
  43. Hungrytown: “November Song”; Hungrytown; Listen Here! Records LH501
  44. Robert Sarazin Blake: The Storms of November; Robert Sarazin Blake; Same Room Records SRR013
  45. Northern Lights: “Guns of November”; Northern Lights; Flying Fish FF CD 70632
  46. Robert Frost: “Mending Wall”; Robert Frost; soundmark itunes [2014]
  47. Sons of the Never Wrong: “In The End” (Lader); Sons of the Never Wrong; Songs 3 Records SR3
  48. Alisa Amador: “Together”; Alisa Amador; alisaamador.com EP
  49. Laura Love: “I Still Believe (Unplugged)”; Laura Love; Laura Love 88295 68276
  50. Andrew Beyer: “The Midnight Special – cigar box slide”; Andrew Beyer; Midnight Special Collection AABeyer/MS 004

The Midnight Special, October 29, 2022

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  1. Traditional: “Midnight Special”; Leadbelly; RCA Victor LPV-505
  2. Steve Goodman: “City of New Orleans”; Steve Goodman; Steve Goodman | Buddha 7446599625 2
  3. Fred Eaglesmith: “I Like Trains”; Fred Eaglesmith; Drive-In Movie | Vertical VER 4218-2
  4. Rory Block: Midnight Train to Georgia (Jim Weatherly); Rory Block; Stony Plain SPCD 1468
  5. Josh White: Mother On That Train (trad.); Josh White; Rhino Handmade RHM2 7879 (1 of 2)
  6. Jared Rabin: Catch the Horizon; Jared Rabin; jaredrabin.com bandcamp 10.7.22
  7. Kim Wallach: “House Between the Tracks”; Kim Wallach; House Between the Tracks | Black Socks BSP 8654-16
  8. Nick Carter: Rumble of the Train; Nick Carter; nickcartersmusic.com 9232022
  9. CTA: “Intro: Chicago El Train – stop”; CTA announcer; Folksongs of Illinois #4 /Company of Folk COF10-01
  10. Michael Smith: “The Ballad of Elizabeth Dark”; Michael Smith; Time Life Flying Fish/Rounder 93
  11. Peter Mulvey: “The Dreams”; Peter Mulvey; Eastern Front Deep Blue / EFR-CD-112
  12. CTA: “Closing: Chicago El Train”; CTA announcer; Folksongs of Illinois #4 /Company of Folk COF10-01
  13. “Doc” Lew Childre: Riding The Elevated Train; “Doc” Lew Childre; Rounder CD1143
  14. John McCutcheon: Kora on the Subway; John McCutcheon; Appalseed Appalseed2022
  15. Traditional Malian: “Ichichila”; Toumani Diabaté, kora; Balla Kouyaté, balafon; Silk Road Ensemble; Sony 88875-18101-2
  16. Eric Bibb: Turner Station; Eric Bibb; Stony Plain SPCD 1379
  17. Dom Flemons: John Henry Y Los Vaqueros; Dom Flemons w/Brian Farrow (fiddle); Smithsonian Folkways Recordings FW CD 40224
  18. Andrew Beyer: “The Midnight Special – organ”; Andrew Beyer; Midnight Special Collection AABeyer/MS 008
  19. Anne Hills & Cindy Mangsen: “Railroading on the Great Divide”; Anne Hills & Cindy Mangsen; Never Grow Old | Flying Fish FFCD 70638
  20. Mike Craver: “Railroading on the Great I.C.”; Mike Craver; Bosh & Moonshine | Sapsucker Music 2329
  21. The Weavers: Rock Island Line (trad.); The Weavers; Vanguard 15-16 (1)
  22. Music Man: New Broadway Cast: Rock Island (Meredith Willson); Music Man: New Broadway Cast; Music Man | Atlantic 92915-2
  23. Eric Lougosch: Cajun Cook; Eric Lougosch; Best Nr. Best Nr. 319 1138 2
  24. Doc Watson: “Wabash Cannonball”; Doc Watson; The Vanguard Years, disc 3 | Vanguard 155/58-2
  25. Claire Lynch: Hitchcock Railway; Claire Lynch; Rounder CD 0415
  26. Johnny Cash: “Orange Blossom Special”; Johnny Cash; Essential Johnny Cash, Disc 1 | Columbia / Legacy C2K 86290 1
  27. Irene Kelley: “Carolina Special”; Irene Kelley; IRK Records irenekelley.com [2021]
  28. Siegel-Schwall Band: (I Wish I Was on a) Country Road; Siegel-Schwall Band; Varese Saraband VSD-6006
  29. Jim Post: Wake Up and Dream; Jim Post; Freckle Records Freckle 01905
  30. Jim Post: One Blessed Hour (M. Smith); Jim Post; Jim Post Jim Post 1
  31. Jim Post w/Jerry Miller, Randy Sabien, Randy Steil: Silver Engine; Jim Post w/Jerry Miller, Randy Sabien, Randy Steil; Jim Post 06805 08091
  32. Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt: Blue Train (Kimball/Kimmel); Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt; Asylum 62275-2
  33. Susan Werner: “Time Between Trains”; Susan Werner; Time Between Trains | Bottom Line BLine 63440-47305-2
  34. Colby Maddox: “The Midnight Special – fiddle”; Colby Maddox; Midnight Special Collection CMaddox/MS 009
  35. Rick Danko, Jonas Fjeld & Eric Andersen: Mary, I’m Coming Back Home; Rick Danko, Jonas Fjeld & Eric Andersen; Rykodisc RCD 10270
  36. Cliff Eberhardt: Dusty Box Car Wall (E. Andersen); Cliff Eberhardt; Y&T Music/EA Records rel. 10/21/2022
  37. Andy Breckman: “Railroad Bill”; Andy Breckman; Gadfly 121089
  38. Howard Armstrong: Intro to John Henry; Howard Armstrong; Louie Bluie Blue Suit/BS-106D
  39. Howard Armstrong: John Henry (trad.); Howard Armstrong; Louie Bluie Blue Suit/BS-106D
  40. David LaMotte: John Henry Revisited; David LaMotte; DPI DPI-161
  41. Mary Flower: “Mystery Train” (Junior Parker); Mary Flower; Bluesette Records BR-CD-100
  42. (Alastair Moock): “Freight Train/The Story of Elizabeth Cotten”; Alastair Moock; Moockshake Music 00261 48083
  43. Utah Phillips & Mark Ross: “Loafer’s Glory/Nothin’ To Do But Go”; Utah Phillips & Mark Ross; Loafer’s Glory | Red House RHR CD 103
  44. Circus No. 9: Circus Train No. 9; Circus No. 9; Bonfire 5027
  45. David Francey: Morning Train; David Francey; Red House Records RHR CD 182
  46. Wayfaring Strangers: “This Train” (Traditional); Wayfaring Strangers feat. Tracy Bonham; This Train | Rounder 116 610 528-2
  47. Golden Ring: The Last Train to Glory; Golden Ring; Folk Legacy CD 121
  48. Sally Barker: “Another Train” (Pete Morton); Sally Barker; This Rhythm is Mind | Hannibal HNCD 1356
  49. Laura Love: “I Still Believe (Unplugged)”; Laura Love; Laura Love 88295 68276
  50. Andrew Beyer: “The Midnight Special – cigar box slide”; Andrew Beyer; Midnight Special Collection AABeyer/MS 004

The Midnight Special, October 22, 2022

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  1. Traditional: “Midnight Special”; Leadbelly; RCA Victor LPV-505
  2. Susan Werner Band: “Chicago Any Day”; Susan Werner Band; Sleeve Dog 8 84501 59423 3 Disk 2
  3. Bonnie Dobson: Rainy Windows; Bonnie Dobson; Rev-o-la CR REV 179
  4. Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues feat. Frank Orrall: Little Blossoms Falling Down; Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues feat. Frank Orrall; Dawnserly 0 601968 667924
  5. Dr. West’s Medicine Show: “The Eggplant That Ate Chicago”; Dr. West’s Medicine Show & Junk Band;
  6. The Cash Box Kings: “Joe, You Ain’t from Chicago”; Cashbox Kings: Joe Nosek, Oscar Wilson, Billy Flynn, Beedy Eyes Smith, John W. Lauler; Hail to the Kings/Alligator ALCD 4991
  7. Martyn Joseph: “I’m Gonna Say it Now”; Martyn Joseph; Pipe Records PRC DO29
  8. Peter Mulvey & SistaStrings: Love is the Only Thing; Peter Mulvey & SistaStrings; Righteous Babe 8.12.22
  9. Robert Johnson: “Sweet Home Chicago”; Robert Johnson; Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: Robert Johnson/Columbia Legacy CK90494
  10. Robbie Ellis w/Liz Falstreau & Lisa Burton: OMG West Loop!; Robbie Ellis w/Liz Falstreau & Lisa Burton; Robbie Ellis RE-002
  11. Steve Goodman: “Lincoln Park Pirates”; Steve Goodman; Red Pajamas RPJ-017
  12. Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues feat. Toronzo Cannon: Insurance; Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues feat. Toronzo Cannon; Dawnserly 0 601968 667924
  13. Peter Mulvey & SistaStrings: See You on the Other Side; Peter Mulvey & SistaStrings; Righteous Babe TBD 8.12.22
  14. Peter Mulvey & SistaStrings: Shenandoah (Trad.); Peter Mulvey & SistaStrings; Righteous Babe RBR 107
  15. Michael Smith: October Child (Rondi’s Birthday); Michael Smith; WFMT Folkstage 1-25-03
  16. Aliotta, Haynes and Jeremiah: “Lake Shore Drive”; Aliotta, Haynes and Jeremiah; QSCD QSCD-1019
  17. The Grimm Brothers: Wack-Wack-Wacker Drive; The Grimm Brothers; Grimm 1965
  18. Andrew Bird: Pulaski at Night; Andrew Bird; Grimsey 6 16892 17354 0
  19. Jim Post: Back on the Street Again (Tom Dundee); Jim Post; Jim Post 06805 08091
  20. (Martyn Joseph): “That’s What I Want to Hear”; Martyn Joseph; Pipe Records PRC DO29
  21. Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues: No One’s Got Them Like I Do; Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues feat. Lynne Jordan; Dawnserly 0 601968 667924
  22. Fred Holstein: Old Chicago; Fred Holstein; Oasis FH 2001
  23. Heather Styka: Diversey Harbor; Heather Styka; Kite Stripe KSR03
  24. Jaren Rabin: Lake Affected; Jaren Rabin; bandcamp 10.7.2022
  25. Martyn Joseph: “Knock on the Door”; Martyn Joseph; Pipe Records PRC DO29
  26. Peter Mulvey & SistaStrings: On the Eve of the Inaugural; Peter Mulvey & SistaStrings; Righteous Babe 8.12.22
  27. Roger McGuinn: Gate of Horn; Roger McGuinn; Columbia KC 32956
  28. Bob Gibson & Bob (Hamilton) Camp: I’m Gonna’ Tell God; Bob Gibson & Bob (Hamilton) Camp; Collectors Choice CD CCM-227-2
  29. Studs Terkel, Pete Seeger, Big Bill Broonzy: The Midnight Special (interview excerpt); Studs Terkel, Pete Seeger, Big Bill Broonzy; The WFMT Studs Terkel Radio Archives 2300883-3-1

The Midnight Special, October 15, 2022

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  1. Traditional: “Midnight Special”; Leadbelly; RCA Victor LPV-505
  2. John Prine: Killing the Blues (Salley); John Prine; Elektra/Asylum Asylum 6E-222
  3. Hugh Blumenfeld: Sweet October; Hugh Blumenfeld; Prime CD PCD 021
  4. Larry Long: The Band Played the Beer Barrel Polka; Larry Long; Atomic Theory ATD1114CD
  5. Willie Nelson Band feat. Bobbie Nelson: The Beer Barrel Polka (Jaromír Vejvoda); Willie Nelson Band feat. Bobbie Nelson; Columbia Legacy CK 89256
  6. Randy Sabien/Mike McMullin: Wisconsin State Drinking Song (McMullin); Randy Sabien/Mike McMullin; Sabien/McMullin R25384
  7. Dave Rudolf: Wurst is the Best; Dave Rudolf; Moneytree Records 75014 10326
  8. Diane Oxner: The Sauerkraut Song (trad.); Diane Oxner; Radio Canada Int’l ACM 39 CD5
  9. Lou & Peter Berryman: When Did We Have Sauerkraut?; Lou & Peter Berryman; Cornbelt CR900
  10. Dan + Claudia Zanes: Open Window (Here I Am); Dan + Claudia Zanes; Smithsonian SFW 48065
  11. Angela Lansbury: Open a New Window; Angela Lansbury; Columbia SK 60959
  12. Pat Kilbride: All the Leaves; Pat Kilbride; Green Linnet GLCD 1120
  13. The Mamas and The Papas: “California Dreamin’”; The Mamas and The Papas; Time-Life’s Treasure of Folk/Folk Rock | EMI R121-24
  14. Joni Mitchell: “California”; Joni Mitchell; Reprise 81227978-4
  15. Kaia Kater: “Harvest and the Plough”; Kaia Kater; Kingswood Records, LLC KWR1602
  16. Casey & Andrew Calhoun: Girl With a Hay Rake (Harris); Casey & Andrew Calhoun; Waterbug WBG130
  17. Chris Rosser: Red Harvest Moon; Chris Rosser; Independent Songwriters Group ISG CD 2010
  18. Colby Maddox: “The Midnight Special – fiddle”; Colby Maddox; Midnight Special Collection CMaddox/MS 009
  19. Eva Cassidy: “Autumn Leaves” (Mercer/Kosma/Prevert); Eva Cassidy; Songbird Blix Street/G2 10045
  20. The Barn Birds: “Autumn” (Jack Hardy); The Barn Birds; Waterbug WBG112
  21. The Grateful Dead: Truckin’; The Grateful Dead; Rhino 08122 7955984
  22. The Grateful Dead: Sweet Magnolia; The Grateful Dead; Rhino 08122 7955984
  23. Joe Lee “Big Joe” Williams: Baby, Please Don’t Go; Big Joe Williams; Arhoolie CD 9015
  24. Joe Lee “Big Joe” Williams: Sugar Diabetes Blues; Big Joe Williams; Arhoolie CD 9015
  25. Odetta: T.B. Blues; Odetta; MC Records MC0038
  26. Victoria Spivey: You’re My Man; Victoria Spivey; Smithsonian Folkways SFW CD 40196
  27. John Prine: Spanish Pipedream; John Prine; Atlantic 19156-2
  28. John Prine: “It’s A Big Old Goofy World”; John Prine; The Missing Years/Oh Boy OBR-009 CD
  29. Steve Goodman & John Prine: “Souvenirs”; Steve Goodman & John Prine; Affordable Art | Omnivore Recordings OVCD-337
  30. Shemekia Copeland & John Prine: “Great Rain”; Shemekia Copeland; Alligator ALCD 4984
  31. John Prine: “When I Get to Heaven”; John Prine; Oh Boy Records OBR-046CD
  32. Bill Giardini: “The Midnight Special – Accordion” (Traditional); Bill Giardini; Midnight Special Collection | Midnight Special Collection BillGiardini/MS011
  33. Gathering Time: Sweet Cider; Gathering Time; Gathering Time GT2012
  34. Mark Dvorak: Sippin’ Cider Through a Straw; Mark Dvorak; Depot DP-018CD
  35. Bob Franke: The Acid Polka; Bob Franke; Bob Franke Franke 01
  36. Steve Postell: Belgian Bar (E. Andersen); Steve Postell; Y&T Music/EA Records rel. 10/21/2022
  37. Rupert Wates: Last of the Hotbloods; Rupert Wates; Bite Music LTD BR12114
  38. Leyla McCalla: A Day for the Hunter, A Day for the Prey; Leyla McCalla; Jazz Village JV 9570116
  39. Bob Franke: Plant in Autumn; Bob Franke; Flying Fish FF 70495
  40. South For Winter: Fallen Seeds; South For Winter; southforwintermusic.com 659696527614
  41. Jared Rabin: Grow Your Own; Jared Rabin; jaredrabin.com bandcamp 10.7.22
  42. Joe Crookston: Fall Down as the Rain; Joe Crookston; Milagrito jbjo34
  43. Spark & Whisper: “We Autumn Leaves” (Anita Sandwina); Spark & Whisper (Anita Sandwina and Velvy Appleton); Spark & Whisper 00261 38519
  44. The House Band (Williamson): October Song; The House Band (Williamson); Green Linnet GLCD 1190
  45. Tom Russell: “October in the Railroad Earth”; Tom Russell; Frontera FR-13
  46. Laura Love: “I Still Believe (Unplugged)”; Laura Love; Laura Love 88295 68276
  47. Andrew Beyer: “The Midnight Special – cigar box slide”; Andrew Beyer; Midnight Special Collection AABeyer/MS 004

The Midnight Special, October 8, 2022

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  1. Traditional: “Midnight Special”; Leadbelly; RCA Victor LPV-505
  2. Show of Hands: Galway Farmer; Show of Hands; Hands On Music HMCD01
  3. Don White: Winning Streak; Don White; Don White Records 86851-2996-2
  4. Darryl Purpose: If I Were a Betting Man; Darryl Purpose; Tangible Records cardboard
  5. Tom Paxton: The Losing Part; Tom Paxton; Pax Records Pax Records 010
  6. King Margo: The Line; King Margo; Torrez Music Group 92022
  7. Annie & Rod Capps: How Can I Say This?; Annie & Rod Capps; WFMT Folkstage 6.25.22
  8. Nick Carter: Fountain Pen; Nick Carter; nickcartersmusic.com 9232022
  9. Bonnie Koloc: You Win Again; Bonnie Koloc; Bonnie Koloc 783707850528
  10. Steve Goodman: I Don’t Know Where I’m Going, But I’m Goin’ Nowhere in a Hurry Blues; Steve Goodman; Buddha 7446599625 2 CD
  11. Curtis & Loretta: Shoulda Coulda Woulda; Curtis & Loretta; curtisandloretta.com 10072022
  12. Wendy & DB: Women of the Blues; Wendy & DB feat. Ivy Ford, Anne Harris; Tigerlily Music 9232022
  13. Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues: No One’s Got Them Like I Do; Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues feat. Lynne Jordan; Dawnserly 0 601968 667924
  14. Donna Herula: Pass The Biscuits; Donna Herula; donnaherula.com DH003
  15. Jonas Friddle: “The Midnight Special – fretless banjo”; Jonas Friddle; Midnight Special Collection JFriddle | MS008
  16. Mary McCaslin: Blackbird (Lennon/McCartney); Mary McCaslin; Philo CD PH 1149
  17. Mary McCaslin: Ghost Riders in the Sky; Mary McCaslin; Philo CD PH 1149
  18. Mary McCaslin & Jim Ringer: Bramble & The Rose; Mary McCaslin & Jim Ringer; Philo CD PH 1149
  19. Mary McCaslin: Someone Who Looks Like Me; Mary McCaslin; Philo CD PH 1160
  20. Mary McCaslin: Prairie in the Sky; Mary McCaslin; Philo CD PH 1149
  21. Colleen Kattau: Not a Good Man; Colleen Kattau; WindLight Studios single
  22. Dirty Projectors: Swing Lo Magellan; Dirty Projectors; Domino DNO312
  23. Jerry Alfred & The Medicine Beat: Nendaa – Go Back; Jerry Alfred & The Medicine Beat; Red House Records RHR CD 97
  24. Neil Young + Promise of the Real: Pocahontas; Neil Young + Promise of the Real; Reprise 565704-2
  25. Joy Harjo: “Creation Story”; Joy Harjo w/Susan M. Williams, John L. Williams; Native American Currents/Silver Wave SD915
  26. James Lee Baker: Most Promising Officer (R. Todd); James Lee Baker; self 198003205611
  27. Peter Mayer: Running With the Buffalo; Peter Mayer; Blue Boat BB 1205
  28. Kim Person: In the Land of the Buffalo; Kim Person; Cimmaron/Rainbird single
  29. Stephen Schuch: Midnight Special (Piano Only); Stephen Schuch; Stephen Schuch [2022]
  30. Lucy Kaplansky: Eyes of the Immigrant (E. Andersen); Lucy Kaplansky; Y&T Music/EA Records rel. 10/21/2022
  31. Steve Tilston & Maggie Boyle: “The Slip Jigs and Reels”; Steve Tilston; Of Moor and Mesa Run River/RRA CD 0018
  32. Anne Harris: “Vauban”; Anne Harris; Rugged Road Records [2008]
  33. Rev. Robert B. Jones, Sr.: “(We’re) Stole and Sold From Africa” (Trad./Graham); Rev. Robert B. Jones, Sr.; RoJo Records 88295 31706
  34. Karine Polwart: Sorry; Karine Polwart; W2 Music/Borealis W2BCD9901
  35. Dar Williams: Let The Wind Blow; Dar Williams; Renew Records 538690252
  36. Pat Wictor: How Will They Tell It?; Pat Wictor; patwictor.com 8312022
  37. Tracy Chapman: All That You Have is Your Soul; Tracy Chapman; Elektra 9 60888-2
  38. Richard Adler/Jerry Ross: Two Lost Souls (Adler/Ross); Gwen Verdon & Stephen Douglass; RCA Victor 3948 2 RG
  39. Warren Zevon: “Back in the High Life Again” (Steve Winwood); Warren Zevon; Nashville Catalog EONE ASSIN: B00003XASS
  40. Jon Shain & FJ Ventre feat. Rissi Palmer: “Keep Your Head Above the Water”; Jon Shain & FJ Ventre feat. Rissi Palmer; Flyin’ Records 7921
  41. Tim Hardin: “Reason to Believe”; Tim Hardin; Universal 440 016 405 – 2
  42. Anne Heaton: Watching You Win; Anne Heaton; Anne Heaton 53688 10062
  43. Laura Love: “I Still Believe (Unplugged)”; Laura Love; Laura Love 88295 68276
  44. Andrew Beyer: “The Midnight Special – cigar box slide”; Andrew Beyer; Midnight Special Collection AABeyer/MS 004

The Midnight Special, October 1, 2022

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  1. Traditional: “Midnight Special”; Leadbelly; RCA Victor LPV-505
  2. Nanci Griffith: October Reasons; Nanci Griffith; Philo 11671-1235-2
  3. Robin & Linda Williams: October Light; Robin & Linda Williams; Red House Records RHR CD 173
  4. Mark Erelli: You’re Gonna Wanna Remember This (Erelli/McKenna); Mark Erelli; Mark Erelli advance single
  5. Duck Baker: Elsie Marley; Duck Baker; Kicking Mule KMCD 3913 2
  6. Steeleye Span: Harvest of the Moon; Steeleye Span; Shanachie 79009
  7. Solas: The Wind That Shakes The Barley; Solas, feat. Karan Casey; Shanachie 78010
  8. Sharon Burch: “Corn Song”; Sharon Burch; Canyon Records CR-535
  9. Kieran Kane, Kevin Welch, Fats Kaplan: “To the Harvest Look Ahead”; Kieran Kane, Kevin Welch, Fats Kaplan; Compass Records 7 4429 2
  10. Annie & Rod Capps: Beautiful Scarecrow; Annie & Rod Capps; Yellow Room YRR022
  11. Elliott Smith: Cold Country (E. Andersen); Elliott Smith; Y&T Music/EA Records rel. 10/21/2022
  12. Mary Chapin Carpenter: Violets of Dawn (E. Andersen); Mary Chapin Carpenter; Y&T Music/EA Records rel. 10/21/2022
  13. Ron Fetner: Crossed the Scarecrow; Ron Fetner; Baywater Music —–
  14. Livingston Taylor: If I Only Had a Brain (Arlen/Harburg); Livingston Taylor; Chesky Records JD97
  15. John Prine: “Paradise”; John Prine; John Prine | Atlantic 19156-2
  16. Annie Sumi: Into Nothing; Annie Sumi; anniesumimusic.com 10-8-21
  17. Jonas Friddle: “The Midnight Special – fretless banjo”; Jonas Friddle; Midnight Special Collection JFriddle | MS008
  18. Paul Kelly & Paul Grabowsky: “If I Could Start Today Again”; Paul Kelly & Paul Grabowsky; Please Leave Your Light On Cooking Vinyl/GAWD031CD
  19. Greg Trooper: Land of No Forgiveness; Greg Trooper; 52 Shakes CD – 0103
  20. Lucy Wainwright Roche & Suzzy Roche: Cold October Day; Lucy Wainwright Roche & Suzzy Roche; self 88295 41156
  21. Bob Martin: The River Turns the Wheel; Bob Martin; Riversong RS1A CD
  22. Claudia Schmidt: Blessing; Claudia Schmidt; claudiaschmidt.com 2022
  23. Emily White: What Do I Know; Emily White;
  24. Ellis: Before You Leave; Ellis; Rubberneck Records RN5497-2
  25. Ellis Paul & Vance Gilbert: Comfort You (Morrison); Ellis Paul & Vance Gilbert; Philo 1167-1239-2
  26. Eric Bibb: So Sorry; Eric Bibb; Earthbeat! R2 73830
  27. Curtis & Loretta: Half Empty / Half Full; Curtis & Loretta; Haymarket Music Haymarket 105
  28. Pete Morton: Foregiveness Hill; Pete Morton; Harbourtown HARCD 040
  29. Martyn Joseph: “Knock on the Door”; Martyn Joseph; Pipe Records PRC DO29
  30. John McCutcheon and friends: Ukrainian Now (Chorus); John McCutcheon and friends; noelpaulstookey.com 4.29.22
  31. Arnie Brown: “Shche ne vmerla Ukrayina” (Ukrainian National Anthem); Arnie Brown; Private recording 472022
  32. Gary O’Donoghue: Who Can You Ask When You’re God? (Les Barker); Gary O’Donoghue; Osmosys OSMO CD 050/051 1 of 2
  33. Dar Williams: The Weight of the World; Dar Williams; Dar Williams Records DAR518
  34. Peter Ostroushko & Dean McGraw: “Bukavina”; Peter Ostroushko & Dean McGraw; Red House Records RHR CD 40
  35. James Taylor: October Road; James Taylor; Columbia CK 63584
  36. The Kinks: “Autumn Almanac”; The Kinks; Reprise 0647
  37. Eamon Friel: October Turned to Gold; Eamon Friel; Thran THR 1003
  38. Erica Wheeler: “Autumn”; Erica Wheeler; Signature Sound SSRC 1237
  39. Edie Carey: All That Space; Edie Carey; ediecarey.com 50185-5
  40. Traditional Irish: “The Last Rose of Summer”; Wynton Marsalis, tr; Eastman Wind Ensemble/Donald Hunsberger; Sony 82849-2
  41. Gail Finnie Rundlett: October Roses (L. Allen); Gail Finnie Rundlett; Cedarwood Hill CH001
  42. Michael Reno Harrell: Three Apple Trees; Michael Reno Harrell; Dancing Bear Records 00261 36148
  43. Tim Grimm: “25 Trees”; Tim Grimm; Gone | Vault Records VR017
  44. Kevin Kling: Painting; Kevin Kling; East Side Digital ESD 81582
  45. Salamander Crossing: “Light in the Window”; Salamander Crossing; Signature Sounds SIG 1244 CD
  46. Dick Gaughan: “Now Westlin Winds” (Robert Burns, 1783); Dick Gaughan; Green Linnet GLCD 3062
  47. Eva Cassidy: “Fields of Gold” (Sting); Eva Cassidy; Blix Street G2 10045
  48. Rupert Wates: “In Time of Breaking”; Rupert Wates; Lamentations | Bite Music 9-23-20
  49. Laura Love: “I Still Believe (Unplugged)”; Laura Love; Laura Love 88295 68276
  50. Andrew Beyer: “The Midnight Special – cigar box slide”; Andrew Beyer; Midnight Special Collection AABeyer/MS 004