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In Search of a Song: Paul Thorn

Series: In Search of a Song with Jason Wilber
From: ISOAS Media
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Singer-songwriter Paul Thorn talks with musician/host Jason Wilber about his life and music. Find out how he went from preacher, to professional boxer, to recording artist. Paul Thorn has a fascinating story to tell! Read the full description.
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Prx_paul_thorn_240x240_small 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

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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

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William Ingram

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!

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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http://www.insearchofasong.com

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