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Songwriter Tim O’Brien talks about his song, "Cornbread Nation" on the series, What's in a Song.
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Nashville singer songwriter Tim O’Brien combines his passion for food with his passion for music in "Cornbread Nation," the title cut to his latest CD. The ingredients of the song’s lyrics include a recipe for old-fashioned cornbread, plus several vernacular names for this staple of southern cuisine.
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Piece Description
Nashville singer songwriter Tim O’Brien combines his passion for food with his passion for music in "Cornbread Nation," the title cut to his latest CD. The ingredients of the song’s lyrics include a recipe for old-fashioned cornbread, plus several vernacular names for this staple of southern cuisine.
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornbread Nation | Tim O'Brien | Cornbread Nation. | Sugar Hill | 2005 | 01:00 |
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