Caption: Greg Trooper
Greg Trooper 

In Search of a Song: Greg Trooper, Part 1

Series: In Search of a Song with Jason Wilber
From: ISOAS Media
Length: 01:00:00

Musician/Host Jason Wilber interviews singer/songwriter Greg Trooper about his life and music. Greg Trooper's songs have been covered by Steve Earle, Billy Bragg, Maura O'Connell, Vince Gill, and Tom Russell. Part One of Two. Read the full description.
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Piece Description

Musician/Host Jason Wilber interviews singer/songwriter Greg Trooper about his life and music. Part One.This piece is "EVERGREEN", i.e. the show can be run anytime as the content is not date specific.

Topics discussed include: A conversation about the writing process, writing "They Call Me Hank", why Greg loves performance, an important lesson learned from producer Dan Penn, writing his song "Nobody In The Whole Wide World", writing "Just One Hand", the value of persistance in writing music.

Musical selections include:Could Have Been You, They Call Me Hank, Close To The Tracks, 22 Miles to Bristol, Just One Hand, Nobody In The Whole Wide World.

Weekly feature: Rock n' Roll History 101: Jason also talks with Indiana University Jacobs School of Music professor Andy Hollinden about Bruce Springsteen's 4 track demo turned album release "Mansion on the Hill".

For more information, visit In Search of a Song.com

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What A Great Artist!

Greg Trooper is insightful, entertaining and refreshing; he deserves a much wider audience. I'm looking forward to Part 2 of the excellent program.

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why isnt greg trooper a star?

the new album is wonderful and the interview is insightful. anything that gets trooper to phoenix will be appreciated. come on down greg. good job jason.

Broadcast History

First Broadcast March 19, 2011 on WFHB in Bloomington, Indiana.

Timing and Cues

Intro Billboard 00:00 - 00:59 / News Break (or guest intro with song) 00:59 - 03:59 Newscast 1 / Newscast 2 03:59 - 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
Could Have Been You Greg Trooper Upside-Down Town. 52 Shakes 2011 04:43
Lonesome For You Now Greg Trooper ISOAS Live Recording. ISOAS LIVE 2006 03:23
They Call Me Hank Greg Trooper Upside-Down Town. 52 Shakes 2011 04:49
Close To The Tracks Greg Trooper ISOAS Live Recording. ISOAS LIVE 2006 03:01
22 Miles To Bristol Greg Trooper Popular Demons. Koch 1998 02:51
Just One Hand Greg Trooper Upside-Down Town. 52 Shakes 2011 04:11
Nobody in the Whole Wide World Greg Trooper Upside-Down Town. 52 Shakes 2011 04:12
Day Tripper (Rock History 101 Intro Music) The Beatles Yesterday and Today. Capitol 1966 00:29
Mansion On The Hill Bruce Springsteen Nebraska. Columbia 1982 04:08
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

Related Website

http://www.insearchofasong.com