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Huell Howser is a beloved television personality who explores the natural wonders and people of our fine state as the host of “California’s Gold”. He dedicated his Guest DJ set to 5 country women he loves – Dolly, Tammy, Loretta, Brenda and June. As always, his gregarious personality shines through as he explores these songs close to his heart.
Tracks
1. Loretta Lynn - One's on the way
2. Dolly Parton - Coat of many colors
3. Tammy Wynette - D.I.V.O.R.C.E
4. Brenda Lee - Sweet Nothin's
5. The Carter Family - Wildwood Flower
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Huell Howser is a beloved television personality who explores the natural wonders and people of our fine state as the host of “California’s Gold”. He dedicated his Guest DJ set to 5 country women he loves – Dolly, Tammy, Loretta, Brenda and June. As always, his gregarious personality shines through as he explores these songs close to his heart.
Tracks
1. Loretta Lynn - One's on the way
2. Dolly Parton - Coat of many colors
3. Tammy Wynette - D.I.V.O.R.C.E
4. Brenda Lee - Sweet Nothin's
5. The Carter Family - Wildwood Flower
Transcript
Eric J. Lawrence: Hi, I’m Eric J. Lawrence and I am here with legendary TV personality Huell Howser, who hosts the public television show “California’s Gold”. Today we’re going to play some excerpts of songs he selected that have inspired him over the years as part of KCRW’s Guest DJ Project. Huell, thank you so much for coming down.
Huell Howser: Well, yah…legendary, that’s kind of heavy duty. To call somebody legendary…I’m still alive you know.
EL: I’m a rookie, man. I consider you one of my heroes.
HH: Well, thank you very much.
EL: So, what’s the first song you’ve got for us?
HH: Well, all of these songs are country songs and they’re all performed by country women singers. And the basis of that selection is that during the 1970’s, which of course is before many of your listeners were even born, I was a reporter for WSM television in Nashville which was not only the NBC af...
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Host: Eric J. Lawrence
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