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Cecil Ingram Connor III, also know as Gram Parsons. Who is this guy, and why do we care about his death? Well, he created country rock. Credited for shoving Rock and Country together, Gram Parsons is even credited with influencing The Rolling Stones. Heard of Honky Tonk Woman? Gram Parsons wrote it. This and much more in this fun musical journey through Gram Parsons' brilliant career. Just wait to hear how he died!
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Cecil Ingram Connor III, also know as Gram Parsons. Who is this guy, and why do we care about his death? Well, he created country rock. Credited for shoving Rock and Country together, Gram Parsons is even credited with influencing The Rolling Stones. Heard of Honky Tonk Woman? Gram Parsons wrote it. This and much more in this fun musical journey through Gram Parsons' brilliant career. Just wait to hear how he died!
Timing and Cues
Note: Features 1 minute music bed during both breaks.
Floating Break OQ: "Back in a minute - Rock School."
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I Still Miss Someone | The International Submarine Band | Safe at Home. | Sundown Records | 1968 | 02:47 |
| Life in Prison | The Byrds | Sweetheart of the Rodeo. | Music on Vinyl | 1968 | 02:47 |
| Christine's Tune | The Flying Burrito Brothers | The Gilded Palace of Sin. | A&M / Universal Distribution | 1969 | 03:02 |
| Sweet Virginia | The Rolling Stones | Exile on Main Street. | Universal Music Mexico | 1995 | 04:26 |
| Love Hurts | Emmylou Harris | Duets. | Reprise | 1990 | 03:40 |
| If You Gotta Go | The Flying Burrito Brothers | Burrito Deluxe. | A&M / Universal Distribution | 1970 | 01:49 |
| Ooh Las Vegas | Gram Parsons | Grevious Angel. | Warner Bros. | 1974 | 03:29 |
| Still Feeling Blue | Gram Parsons | GP. | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | 1973 | 02:42 |
| Honky Tonk Women | The Rolling Stones | Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!. | ABKCO Records | 1970 | 03:34 |
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