RUFUS THOMAS
EPISODES OF AMERICAN ROUTES WITH RUFUS THOMAS
FROM THE SHOW: ROCK AND SOUL FROM MEMPHIS TO MUSCLE SHOALS: CANDI STATON, SAM PHILLIPS AND BARBARA SIMS
From the show "Rock and Soul from Memphis to Muscle Shoals: Candi Staton, Sam Phillips and Barbara Sims" originally aired on September 13th, 2017
FROM THE SHOW: THE NEXT ELVIS: MYSTERIES OF ROCK AND SOUL
From the show "THE NEXT ELVIS: Mysteries of Rock and Soul" originally aired on October 28th, 2015
FROM THE SHOW: ELVIS LIVES!
From the show "Elvis Lives!" originally aired on January 2nd, 2019
FROM THE SHOW: BIG RIVER OF SOUND: MUSIC ON THE MISSISSIPPI
From the show "Big River of Sound: Music on the Mississippi" originally aired on July 15th, 2009
ELVIS LIVES!
We remember Elvis Presley on what would have been the week of his 84th birthday. Exclusive interviews with bandmates DJ Fontana, Scotty Moore, producer Sam Phillips, and biographer Peter Guralnick focus on the social and cultural interactions unique to Memphis and the Deep South that sparked Elvis' musical explosiveness. The songwriting team of Leiber & Stoller talk about working with Elvis on their compositions "Hound Dog" and "Jailhouse Rock," and guitarist James Burton describes the Vegas years. Memphis R&B great Rufus Thomas describes the complex relationship many black musicians had to Elvis, and rockabilly queen Wanda Jackson says the king of rock 'n' roll was a perfect gentleman on their dates.
ROCK AND SOUL FROM MEMPHIS TO MUSCLE SHOALS: CANDI STATON, SAM PHILLIPS AND BARBARA SIMS
We road-trip to the fertile crescent of rock and soul with Barbara Sims, Sun Studios publicist and promoter, as she tells of her search for the next Elvis. We hightail it to North Alabama for a conversation on love, God and music with soul and disco siren Candi Staton. Then, we dig into the archives for classic interviews with Sun's founder Sam Phillips, Elvis' sidemen DJ Fontana and Scotty Moore and the Killer, Jerry Lee Lewis. Plus, we get tips from STAX soul man Rufus Thomas on how to cut a rug.
THE NEXT ELVIS: MYSTERIES OF ROCK AND SOUL
Classic interviews and music from Memphis' Sun Records late founder Sam Phillips, Elvis Presley sidemen DJ Fontana and Scotty Moore, and Jerry Lee Lewis on the mysteries of rock n roll royalty. Sun Records memoirist Barbara Sims is our palace guide. The late Rufus Thomas talks funky and fried chicken. Then it's on to a Muscle Shoals conversation with the downhome, soul siren Candi Staton.
ELVIS
We remember Elvis Presley on the anniversary of his death. Exclusive interviews with bandmates DJ Fontana and Scotty Moore, producer Sam Phillips, and biographer Peter Guralnick focus on the social and cultural interactions unique to Memphis and the Deep South that sparked Elvis' musical explosiveness. The songwriting team of Leiber & Stoller talk about working with Elvis on their compositions "Hound Dog" and "Jailhouse Rock." Memphis R&B great Rufus Thomas describes the complex relationship many black musicians had to Elvis, and rockabilly queen Wanda Jackson says the king of rock 'n' roll was a perfect gentleman on their dates.
BIG RIVER OF SOUND: MUSIC ON THE MISSISSIPPI
The musical and cultural meanderings of the Mississippi River, from exploration and trade to romance. Jazz, ragtime, and levee work-songs along with blues, rockabilly, gospel, and country. Guests include the late Memphis soul man Rufus Thomas and ethnomusicologist David Evans, speaking about influential Delta guitarist Charley Patton. Also, we visit a river barge pilot as he rolls on the river.
BIG RIVER OF SOUND: MUSIC ON THE MISSISSIPPI
The musical and cultural meanderings of the Mississippi River, from exploration and trade to romance. Jazz, ragtime, and levee work-songs along with blues, rockabilly, gospel, and country. Guests include the late Memphis soul man Rufus Thomas and ethnomusicologist David Evans, speaking about influential Delta guitarist Charley Patton. Also, we visit a river barge pilot as he rolls on the river.
ELVIS
On the anniversary of his death, Elvis Presley is remembered. Exclusive interviews with bandmates DJ Fontana, Scotty Moore, producer Sam Phillips, and biographer Peter Guralnick focus on the social and cultural interactions unique to Memphis and the Deep South that sparked Elvis' musical explosiveness. The songwriting team of Leiber & Stoller talk about working with Elvis on their compositions "Hound Dog" and "Jailhouse Rock," and guitarist James Burton describes the Vegas years. Memphis R&B great Rufus Thomas describes the complex relationship many black musicians had to Elvis, and rockabilly queen Wanda Jackson says the king of rock 'n' roll was a perfect gentleman on their dates.
MUSEUMS OF SOUND
This week we look how music is enshrined at three spots around the country. In Memphis, the Stax Records Museum has opened last spring and we'll hear stories from artists on the label like Isaac Hayes, the Bar-Kays, the Memphis Horns, and Rufus Thomas. Then we'll head west and visit the massive Experience Music Project in Seattle with its high-tech focus on rock and roll. Finally, Peggy Bulger of the Library of Congress's American Folklife Center tells us about their Save the Sounds project - preserving 50 of the most important recordings ever made.
BIG RIVER OF SOUND: MUSIC ON THE MISSISSIPPI
The musical and cultural meanderings of the Mississippi River, from exploration and trade to romance. Jazz, ragtime, and levee work-songs along with blues, rockabilly, gospel and country. Guests include the late Memphis soul man Rufus Thomas, and ethnomusicologist David Evans speaking about influential Delta guitarist Charley Patton. Also, we visit a river barge pilot as he rolls on the river.
MUSEUMS OF SOUND
This week we look how music is enshrined at three spots around the country. In Memphis, the Stax Records Museum is opening this spring and we'll hear stories from artists on the label like Isaac Hayes, the Bar-Kays, the Memphis Horns, and Rufus Thomas. Then we'll head west and visit the massive Experience Music Project in the heart of downtown Seattle with it's high-tech focus on rock and roll. Finally, Peggy Bulger of the Library of Congress's American Folklife Center tells us about their Save the Sounds project -- preserving 50 of the most important recordings ever made. American Routes, where old sounds endure and new ones appear.
ELVIS
On the 68th anniversary of his birthday, Elvis Presley is remembered. Exclusive interviews with bandmates DJ Fontana, Scotty Moore, producer Sam Phillips, and biographer Peter Guralnick focus on the social and cultural interactions unique to Memphis and the Deep South that sparked Elvis' musical explosiveness. The songwriting team of Leiber & Stoller talk about working with Elvis on their compositions "Hound Dog" and "Jailhouse Rock," and guitarist James Burton describes the Vegas years. Memphis R&B great Rufus Thomas describes the complex relationship many black musicians had to Elvis, and rockabilly queen Wanda Jackson says the king of rock 'n' roll was a perfect gentleman on their dates.
ELVIS REMEMBERED
On the 25th anniversary of his death, Elvis Presley is remembered. Exclusive interviews with bandmates DJ Fontana, Scotty Moore, producer Sam Phillips, and biographer Peter Guralnick focus on the social and cultural interactions unique to Memphis and the Deep South that sparked Elvis' musical explosiveness. The songwriting team of Leiber & Stoller talk about working with Elvis on their compositions "Hound Dog" and "Jailhouse Rock," and guitarist James Burton describes the Vegas years. Memphis R&B great Rufus Thomas describes the complex relationship many black musicians had to Elvis, and rockabilly queen Wanda Jackson says the king of rock 'n' roll was a perfect gentleman on their dates.
MEMPHIS WITH CARLA & RUFUS THOMAS
We'll travel to Memphis, Tennessee. Guests include the Reverend Al Green, Rufus and Carla Thomas, Jerry Lee Lewis and Sun Records producer Sam Phillips. We'll also cruise the town in a borrowed Caddy, and hang out at Wild Bill's Juke Joint.
FROM THE SHOW: PET SOUNDS REVISITED: SONGS OF DOGS, CATS, BIRDS & OTHER MOSTLY...BELOVED CREATURES
From the show "Pet Sounds Revisited: Songs of Dogs, Cats, Birds & Other Mostly...Beloved Creatures" originally aired on June 2nd, 2021
FROM THE SHOW: LOVERS, BROTHERS AND OTHERS: MAKING SWEET MUSIC TOGETHER
From the show "Lovers, Brothers and Others: Making Sweet Music Together" originally aired on August 10th, 2016
FROM THE SHOW: LOVERS, BROTHERS AND OTHERS: MAKING SWEET MUSIC TOGETHER
From the show "Lovers, Brothers and Others: Making Sweet Music Together" originally aired on April 1st, 2015
FROM THE SHOW: LOVERS, BROTHERS AND OTHERS: MAKING SWEET MUSIC TOGETHER
From the show "Lovers, Brothers and Others: Making Sweet Music Together" originally aired on October 1st, 2014
FROM THE SHOW: MAVIS STAPLES & BOB DOROUGH
From the show "Mavis Staples & Bob Dorough" originally aired on July 16th, 2014
FROM THE SHOW: LOVERS, BROTHERS AND OTHERS: MAKING SWEET MUSIC TOGETHER
From the show "Lovers, Brothers and Others: Making Sweet Music Together" originally aired on February 12th, 2014
FROM THE SHOW: MAVIS STAPLES & BOB DOROUGH
From the show "Mavis Staples & Bob Dorough" originally aired on June 20th, 2012
FROM THE SHOW: MAVIS STAPLES & BOB DOROUGH
From the show "Mavis Staples & Bob Dorough" originally aired on April 27th, 2011
FROM THE SHOW: HUGH MASEKELA & JOSHUA ALLEN
From the show "Hugh Masekela & Joshua Allen" originally aired on December 8th, 2010
FROM THE SHOW: MAVIS STAPLES & BOB DOROUGH
From the show "Mavis Staples & Bob Dorough" originally aired on October 13th, 2010
FROM THE SHOW: NURSERY RHYME BLUES: MUSIC BY, FOR AND ABOUT... KIDS
From the show "Nursery Rhyme Blues: Music By, For and About... Kids" originally aired on September 22nd, 2010
FROM THE SHOW: RADIO DAYS GONE BY... AND AHEAD
From the show "Radio Days Gone By... and Ahead" originally aired on December 9th, 2009
FROM THE SHOW: RADIO DAYS GONE BY... AND AHEAD
From the show "Radio Days Gone By... and Ahead" originally aired on December 9th, 2009
FROM THE SHOW: BIG RIVER OF SOUND: MUSIC ON THE MISSISSIPPI
From the show "Big River of Sound: Music on the Mississippi" originally aired on July 15th, 2009
FROM THE SHOW: HUGH MASEKELA & JOSHUA ALLEN
From the show "Hugh Masekela & Joshua Allen" originally aired on October 1st, 2008
FROM THE SHOW: NURSERY RHYME BLUES: MUSIC BY, FOR AND ABOUT... KIDS
From the show "Nursery Rhyme Blues: Music By, For and About... Kids" originally aired on September 3rd, 2008
FROM THE SHOW: BIG RIVER OF SOUND: MUSIC ON THE MISSISSIPPI
From the show "Big River of Sound: Music on the Mississippi" originally aired on May 7th, 2008
FROM THE SHOW: HIGHWAY 61 WITH JAMES COTTON
From the show "Highway 61 with James Cotton" originally aired on September 16th, 1998
FROM THE SHOW: HIGHWAY 61 WITH JAMES COTTON
From the show "Highway 61 with James Cotton" originally aired on January 20th, 1999
FROM THE SHOW: MEMORIAL DAY
From the show "Memorial Day" originally aired on May 24th, 2000
FROM THE SHOW: HERB JEFFRIES
From the show "Herb Jeffries" originally aired on March 22nd, 2000
FROM THE SHOW: RADIO DAYS REVISITED
From the show "Radio Days Revisited" originally aired on December 12th, 2001
FROM THE SHOW: MEMORIAL DAY WITH RED SIMPSON AND SUPER CHIKAN
From the show "Memorial Day with Red Simpson and Super Chikan" originally aired on May 23rd, 2001
FROM THE SHOW: RADIO DAYS REVISITED
From the show "Radio Days Revisited" originally aired on February 14th, 2001
FROM THE SHOW: HERB JEFFRIES
From the show "Herb Jeffries" originally aired on January 24th, 2001
FROM THE SHOW: BIG RIVER OF SOUND: MUSIC ON THE MISSISSIPPI
From the show "Big River of Sound: Music on the Mississippi" originally aired on February 27th, 2002
FROM THE SHOW: RADIO DAYS GONE BY... AND AHEAD
From the show "Radio Days Gone By... and Ahead" originally aired on November 19th, 2003
FROM THE SHOW: RADIO DAYS GONE BY... AND AHEAD
From the show "Radio Days Gone By... and Ahead" originally aired on November 19th, 2003
FROM THE SHOW: BIG RIVER OF SOUND: MUSIC ON THE MISSISSIPPI
From the show "Big River of Sound: Music on the Mississippi" originally aired on May 28th, 2003
FROM THE SHOW: MUSEUMS OF SOUND
From the show "Museums of Sound" originally aired on May 14th, 2003
FROM THE SHOW: RADIO DAYS GONE BY... AND AHEAD
From the show "Radio Days Gone By... and Ahead" originally aired on December 15th, 2004
FROM THE SHOW: RADIO DAYS GONE BY... AND AHEAD
From the show "Radio Days Gone By... and Ahead" originally aired on December 15th, 2004
FROM THE SHOW: RADIO DAYS REVISITED
From the show "Radio Days Revisited" originally aired on July 21st, 2004
FROM THE SHOW: MUSEUMS OF SOUND
From the show "Museums of Sound" originally aired on June 16th, 2004
FROM THE SHOW: HERB JEFFRIES
From the show "Herb Jeffries" originally aired on March 17th, 2004
FROM THE SHOW: RADIO DAYS GONE BY... AND AHEAD
From the show "Radio Days Gone By... and Ahead" originally aired on November 30th, 2005
FROM THE SHOW: RADIO DAYS GONE BY... AND AHEAD
From the show "Radio Days Gone By... and Ahead" originally aired on November 30th, 2005
FROM THE SHOW: HUGH MASEKELA & JOSHUA ALLEN
From the show "Hugh Masekela & Joshua Allen" originally aired on October 18th, 2006
FROM THE SHOW: NURSERY RHYME BLUES: MUSIC BY, FOR AND ABOUT KIDS
From the show "Nursery Rhyme Blues: Music By, For and About Kids" originally aired on September 12th, 2007
FROM THE SHOW: HUGH MASEKELA & JOSHUA ALLEN
From the show "Hugh Masekela & Joshua Allen" originally aired on May 16th, 2007
