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On today's show, the origin of a new music collective in northwest Arkansas. Also, the confusing effort to establish a state song for Arkansas. Plus, two Mena natives who put Arkansas on the radio map.
History of the UW-Madison fight song and Wisconsin state song "On Wisconsin!", with music from The WhiskeyBelles, and a review of Raised Grain "Skinny Dippin'".
Scoot talks to WWL listeners about the new Causeway tolls, French Quarter Fest and the iconic "You Are My Sunshine," which he hates
Lobo's and a New State Song on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this day in 1997, the Virginia House of Delegates voted unanimously to retire the state song.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Pride of the Dakotas got their 90 seconds in the national spotlight. The South Dakota State University marching band took to the streets of New York Thursday morning in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.Plus, we look at the history of South Dakota's state song “Hail, South Dakota!” It's been a staple of marching bands for nearly 100 years.
7/14/22-- This week we divert from our regularly scheduled programming for the first ever musical episode of The Horse Race! Jenn and Steve walk us through the seven official state songs one by one. Lenny Gomulka, writer and performer of "Say Hello to Someone From Massachusetts" joins the podcast to talk about the inspiration for the tune and how it came to be the official state polka. Later Joyce Linehan, local punk rock enthusiast and former chief of policy and planning for Marty Walsh, stops by the pod. She helps unravel the saga of the unofficial state rock song, "Roadrunner" by the Modern Lovers. Will MA ever have an official state rock song? Stay tuned until the end for a never before heard recording of the official state glee club song, "The Great State of Massachusetts" arranged and produced by Charlie Koczela and performed by Robert Goderich.
Fireworks Safety... The More You Know... Tennessee adopts a new State Song... What is Alabama State Song and does it need to updated See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fireworks Safety... The More You Know... Tennessee adopts a new State Song... What is Alabama State Song and does it need to updated See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fireworks Safety... The More You Know... Tennessee adopts a new State Song... What is Alabama State Song and does it need to updated See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fireworks Safety... The More You Know... Tennessee adopts a new State Song... What is Alabama State Song and does it need to updated See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We learned that, not only does Michigan have it's own song, it's a rip-off of a traditional holiday tune, AND Jeff Daniels Sings it. Also, Meatball is tired... VERY VERY tired.
Episode Notes On today's podcast, there is a Bill in the House for a possible new State song, and we give our opinion on how that could be settled. We also discuss our words from the weekend; we preview a topic packed aldermen meeting tonight; we cover a portion of Desoto County "going green"; we look back at a bond issue that gave us our Podcast name in the Fact of the Week; and in sports, we break down the last soccer match for the public schools this season, and get caught up on the basketball games from the weekend. Please subscribe where you listen and on Apple iTunes, and please follow us on Facebook at UTW Podcast; on Instagram at UTW Podcast; on Twitter @UTWpod; or contact us at underthewatertowerinfo@gmail.com. Show us how you love us and give us that 5-star review on iTunes and we will be happy to give you a shoutout on air. Please listen to the latest episode of our Brother Podcast OBpod here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ob-pod/id1552315835 Finally, visit and support our sponsors: Team Couch of Burch Realty HowToBBQRight/Macolm's Shop Holland Insurance Desoto Family Dental Care Green King Spray Services Northpoint Christian School Williams Services Mobyl Car and Van Rental
Todd opens the show playing a tribute to Andrew Cuomo, with clips of his best audio accompanied by Frank Sinatra's “My Way”. Todd and Anthony then somehow come to debate the CT state song, as multiple answers come to light, but Yankee Doodle seems to be the one listed on the CT website. Then, Todd fields callers on multiple issues, including a conversation on energy. Tune in weekdays 2-6 PM EST on WTIC Newstalk 1080 ;or on the new Audacy app! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The lyrics in question go as follows, "“land of empire builders, land of the golden West; conquered and held by free men; fairest and the best.” Activists finally got their wish and the song will now read, "land of majestic mountains, land of the great Northwest; forests and rolling rivers, grandest and the best.” Amy Donna Shapiro wrote the new lyrics and joins John Howell to explain why she fought so hard for this.
What's Trending: Jabs for joints is not going as well as pot retailers thought, a congressman calls out the term ‘birthing people', and Oregon changes the lyrics to their racist state song. Big Local: Bellevue's downtown is on the rise, Kent PD unveils a new program that will tick off the ACLU, and Tacoma will clear the homeless encampment under their freeway. Ellie Kemper apologizes for her actions in 1999. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today on The Ward Scott Files Podcast: Ward discusses #Sports, Local #AlachuaCounty News, the #CapitolSeige, the Repeal of #Maryland's State Song, The New York Times & Washington Post #Bias, and more!
California's state song... Dr. Oz and Dr. Seuss... NKOTB... Gavin... Creepy Tom... and listener texts!
Should #DollyParton's rendition of "Amazing Grace" be the official state song of #Tennessee? Two Tennessee lawmakers says yes! Brian Joyce, Kevin West & Jim Reynolds discuss on The Morning Press.
This episode is sponsored by Davwill Consulting Inc. What if you could get an in-depth look at your thinking?Chris Keaton is an award winning music publisher, artist management consultant and entertainment industry executive who resides in Nashville, Tennessee.A 2016, inductee of the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame, he is also a twenty eight year voting member of The Recording Academy (The Grammys). He has also served as a judge in the Miss America Organization.He serves as a Brand Ambassador and influencer for the retail giant Macy's and a Brand Ambassador for Dior Parfums.Formerly VP of Music Publishing for Roy Orbison's widow, the late Barbara Orbison, he was also executive producer of Tony Award winning Broadway star, Lea Salonga's sensational live album, The Journey So Far . He has helped guide the indy artist careers of Tora Fisher, Mike Younger, Johnny Orr, Nine Mile High, and DeDe Wedekind and was instrumental in creating, planning and executing successful radio campaigns for Tora Fisher (Drown) and Johnny Orr (Well Get By-The Autism Song).Additionally Keaton assembled the team who wrote the new State Song for the Commonwealth of Virginia, Our Great Virginia.He co-authored the books The Seven Stupid Mistakes People Make Trying To Get Into The Music Business and The Change 14, Insights Into Self Empowerment and has just released his latest project Dapper.He serves as a Brand Ambassador and influencer for the retail giant Macy's and a Brand Ambassador for Dior Parfums.Chris has served on many boards including the Nashville Ballet, the Virginia Museum of Transportation and the Advisory Council of Nashville's W.O. Smith Community Music School. He also was a mentor in Lipscomb University's Joshua Project.Checkout Chris' new book - https://store.bookbaby.com/book/dapper1 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit debcrowe.substack.com
Over the course of the last century, Florida has had a handful of songs that could potentially hold the title of State Song. Our first state song sounds very familiar; our second and current state song has a brutal and racist history built into its very DNA. How we got here begins in Maryland... Follow Wait Five Minutes on Twitter Follow Wait Five Minutes on Instagram Follow Wait Five Minutes on Facebook Email the show at wfmpod@gmail.com! Thank you to Alex Lothstein from the Maryland Historical Society! Thank you to Tracy C Davis from Northwestern University! Read more about the history of our state songs in this article by David Z. Kushner! The photography used in the marketing of this show is by Lauren Nix. Check out more of her art right here! Music Maryland, My Maryland Swanee River (Intstrumental) Florida's Song Florida (Where The Sawgrass Meets The Sky) State Anthem Songs Brain - Instrumental Retro Desert Ghost Town Piano Parapents Traveling to Lousiana Good Thoughts Hear more music from Lobo Loco here!
05.13.20 Wednesday - State Song by Think Humanities
A few years ago, I wrote a column about the lyrics to Oregon’s state song. Afterward, I was contacted by Amy Shapiro, a Beaverton woman who had been working for years to update the song for modern times. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this frosty morning, David and Daniel emphatically state their answers around topics like Steinbeck country, Japanese beer, and biblical monarchs. Daniel also remains the “verb of shirts” by singing “The State Song” more than once. Email us your favorite color and we'll mention in on the next episode. #puzpod #verbofshirts
August, 2019 marked the official 15th anniversary month for Cincinnati boutique label Phratry Records, which boasts more than 60 releases. We welcomed the founder of Phratry's mutli-genre, DIY feast, Jerry Dirr (of Knife the Symphony), to the Radio Artifact studios to talk about his work, explore the Cincinnati scene's history, and discuss what the future might have in store.Adam Nice (of Cincinnati indie alt-rock trio A.M. Nice) came along for the ride to provide context, give us some Latin lessons, and cast some spells. PLAYLIST HIGHLIGHTS: All Phratry artists, including The Terminal Orchestra, LKN, State Song, Sleepcrawler, Knife the Symphony, Swear Jar, Mad Anthony, Mala in Se, Ampline, The Full Counts (featuring Don Fleming), ed fROMOHIO, and more!
Ever wonder how Oklahoma got a Broadway song as its state song? Our team of experts tell the story of Oklahoma's state songs from the prairies of Oklahoma to the stages of New York theater.
Seven and in Heaven, Within Brim's Skin - Brimstone discusses lots of things including why he's canceled St. Louis even though it is one of his favorite cities, and how some parents just shouldn't be responsible for other human lives. Brim talks about his disdain for anti-vaxxers and Alex sings the State Song. Essentially, he explains what get's Within Brim's Skin.
Seven and in Heaven, Within Brim's Skin - Brimstone discusses lots of things including why he's canceled St. Louis even though it is one of his favorite cities, and how some parents just shouldn't be responsible for other human lives. Brim talks about his disdain for anti-vaxxers and Alex sings the State Song. Essentially, he explains what get's Within Brim's Skin.
Seven and in Heaven, Within Brim's Skin - Brimstone discusses lots of things including why he's canceled St. Louis even though it is one of his favorite cities, and how some parents just shouldn't be responsible for other human lives. Brim talks about his disdain for anti-vaxxers and Alex sings the State Song. Essentially, he explains what get's Within Brim's Skin.
In this episode, Mike heads deep into Kentucky to bring you these stories from the Bluegrass State. My Old Kentucky Home is Kentucky’s State Song and a wonderful old ballad by America’s first professional songwriter Stephen Foster. This episode starts with his story. Then we’ll hear about an old west legend: Judge Roy Bean, the Law West of the Pecos. Next up is the tragic story of the Bloody Monday Riots in Louisville in 1855. Then we’ll hear about one of the greatest hoaxes in American history, the Great Diamond Hoax of 1872. Finally we’ll hear the fascinating story of the legacy of boxing great and humanitarian Muhammad Ali, both inside and outside the ring. Music recorded live at the Rosine Barn Jam in Rosine, Kentucky. For more information, visit my website www.miles2gobeforeisleep.com
On the first listen, Maryland's old state song sounds pretty innocuous. There's the usual lauding of the state, a refrain based on "O Tannenbaum" and so on. Yet the lyrics of this song refer to "Northern scum" and call for out and out war with various oppressors. So what gives? Join Ben and Noel as they dive into the strange origin story of "Maryland, My Maryland". Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
MercyMe’s hit song “I Can Only Imagine” has made history in a number of ways, including becoming both the best-selling Christian song of all-time and a hit movie. But the song’s most recent achievement may be its greatest. Find out more.
On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson pay tribute to the late Senator Wayne Norman, who passed away suddenly last week, discuss the latest on the State's fiscal plan, break down this week's budget decisions, review the latest push for small cell deregulation, examine the state song dilemma, and preview the road ahead.
Today on The 10 At 10, Chris Davis and I share a bit of our Confederate history, plus the story of whether or not that history should be preserved in the form of the Maryland State Song.
Show #290 Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band - Pot Roast and Kisses (So Delicious) Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line - Don’t Care (Wake) Waylon Speed – Coming Down Again (Kin) American Aquarium - Southern Sadness (Wolves) (mic break) Gretchen Peters - When You Comin' Home (Blackbirds) Nick Shaheen - State Song (Sauvignon) Paul Thorn - Backslide on Friday (Too Blessed To Be Stressed) Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band - Pickin Pawpaws (So Delicious) (mic break) Parker McCollum - Prohibition Rose (The Limestone Kid) Kelsey Waldon - Town Clown (The Goldmine) Jim Ed Brown - When the Sun Says Hello To the Mountain (In Style Again) (mic break) Robert Earl Keen - Twisted Laurel (Happy Prisoner: The Bluegrass Sessions) Lindsay Lou & The Flaybellys - Criminal Style (Ionia) Martin Sexton - Do It Daily (Mixtape of the Open Road) (mic break) Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band - You’re Not Rich (So Delicious)
During the second session of this module, we completed several activities. The worksheet that guided this set of activities is available here.Cookie Geography: Using blue frosting, draw the river systems from the state on a cookie.Recommended cookie recipe: 3 c flour, 1 c powdered sugar, 1T vanilla, 1.5 c butter; Place batter in bar pan about 3/4" thick; Bake 20 minutes at 325°F.To prepare the cookie shape, cut the shape before and immediately after baking.Recommended frosting recipe: 3 c Crisco, 2 lbs. powdered sugar, 2 T meringue powder, 2 T clear vanilla extract, 2 t clear butter extract, pinch of salt, ~4 T water (add slowly until desired consistency), gel food coloring (if using water-based food coloring, add before water to ensure proper consistency).Timeline Matching: Match the year with the event from Nevada history.Playground Map Race (Nevada grid map/USA grid map): Time students as they write all the county and county seat names on a map of the state. Draw the Seal: Students draw the Seal of the State of Nevada from memory.Draw the Flag: Students draw the state flag from memory.State Symbols: List all state symbols from memory.County Puzzler: Place all counties in their respective locations when they are delivered in the form of a puzzle.County Word Search: Race to complete a word search listing all county names, without receiving a list of the county names.Sing the State SongNevada Towns on-the-Walls: Use posters and clues to learn Nevada town names.Nevada Research Report and Presentation (HTML version/DOC version): This project was developed by fourth grade teachers at Heckethorn Elementary with special thanks to Mr. Colin Haas. The materials include the assignment expectations, a grading rubric, project topic suggestions, and detailed guidelines for students).Draw a Nevada Map (HTML version/DOC version): This project was developed by Mr. Colin Haas and includes all requirements students, working in groups, must complete.In addition, I recommend these lesson plans:Birdseed MiningCookie Mining Example student projects from Mr. Colin Haas' fourth grade students (included as part of their Nevada Research Report and Presentation assignments). Mormon Fort Hoover Dam
Discussion revolving around Maryland wanting to update their state song. Jared sings again. People get angry. Another embarrassing moment on WGMD radio.
Discussion revolving around Maryland wanting to update their state song. Jared sings again. People get angry. Another embarrassing moment on WGMD radio.
You know what it's like when the object of your affections finally looks your way. Yeah, you know. And so does Mikey of http://mikeypod.com fame. xoxo, Mama Spell http://mamarama.net This podcast features The State Song of Louisiana And music from Keely Smith and those nice Gershwin Brothers