In Search of a Song: Paul Thorn
Series: In Search of a Song with Jason Wilber
From: ISOAS Media
Length: 01:00:00
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Piece Description
Musician/Host Jason Wilber talks with singer-songwriter Paul Thorn about his life and music. This piece can stand alone, and is "EVERGREEN", i.e. the show can be run anytime as the content is not date specific.
Topics discussed include: Growing up where the "King" was born. How he met his long time songwriting partner Bill Maddox. How famous manager Miles Copeland flew down to Tupelo to hear him perform. The advice his father gave him about preaching and performing. His career as a professional boxer, and where his song "Pimps and Preachers" came from. Connecting with new audiences, and his song "I don't like half the folks I love".
Musical selections include: Buckskin Jones Illegitimate Son, You Might Be Wrong, Everybody Wishes, That's Life, I Don't Like Half The Folks I Love.
Also included, a visit from Indiana University "Rock and Roll Professor" Andy Hollinden, who talks about Bukka White, an early Blues artist from the '30's, featuring his song "Strange Place Blues".
For more information, visit In Search of a Song.com
Broadcast History
First Broadcast September 11, 2010 on WFHB
Timing and Cues
Intro Billboard 00:00 - 00:59 / News Break (or guest intro with song) 00:59 - 05:59 / Music Bed0 5:59 : 06:29 / Segment A 06:29 - 18:59 / Music Bed 18:59 - 19:59 / Segment B 19:59 -38:59 / Music Bed 38:59 : 39:59 / Segment C 39:59 - 58:59 / Music Bed 58:59 - 59:59
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckskin Jones Illegitimate Son | Paul Thorn | Pimps and Preachers. | Perpetual Obscurity Records | 2010 | 04:57 |
| You Might Be Wrong | Paul Thorn | Pimps and Preachers. | Perpetual Obscurity Records | 2010 | 03:29 |
| Everybody Wishes | Paul Thorn | Pimps and Preachers. | Perpetual Obscurity Records | 2010 | 03:49 |
| Strange Place Blues (FEATURE: ROCK HISTORY 101) | Bukka White | Bukka White. | Vocalion | 1940 | 02:50 |
| That's Life | Paul Thorn | Pimps and Preachers. | Perpetual Obscurity Records | 2010 | 04:49 |
| I Don't Like Half The Folks I Love | Paul Thorn | Pimps and Preachers. | Perpetual Obscurity Records | 2010 | 04:21 |
| Indian Summer (In Search of a Song Theme) | Jason Wilber | Behind The Midway. | Flat Earth | 2000 | 00:29 |
| You Don't Know What You're Getting Into (Break Music) | Jason Wilber | Lazy Afternoon. | WilberTone | 2006 | 00:59 |
| Northern Lights Seen Over Lewisberg Tennessee (Break Music) | Jason Wilber | Lazy Afternoon. | WilberTone | 2006 | 00:59 |
| Your Destiny (Break Music) | Jason Wilber | Lazy Afternoon. | WilberTone | 2006 | 00:59 |
Additional Credits
Executive Producer - Rich Reardin
Host - Jason Wilber
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Posted on September 09, 2010 at 02:34 PM | Permalink
Paul Thorn - an American Original
Thank you for interviewing Paul Thorn! His music has touched so many and reveals so much what this American Experience is about!