Prairie Home Companion 40th Anniversary Collection
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| Rating | : | 4.79 (669 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 162231557X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 253 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This collection commemorates the quarter century of the program's continuing success with 15 monologues (7 of which have not previously been available) and 33 of the most (in)famous songs and jingles, including "Cowpies," Keiller's tribute to the brains behind the impeachment trial; "Gospel Birds"; and "The Secret Lutherans." (Running time: 6 hours, 4 cassettes) --Natasha Senjanovic. It's been 25 years since Garrison Keillor first began charming audiences with the goings-on of the strong women, good-looking men, and
"Enjoyable collection, great value" according to Cinda Musgrave. Gave it a Enjoyable collection, great value Cinda Musgrave Gave it a 4 only because I guess I was expecting more skits, less songs. Will do better with next purchase reviewing content of CD's.. only because I guess I was expecting more skits, less songs. Will do better with next purchase reviewing content of CD's.. "Garrison Keillor--A Family Favorite" according to C. Hayes. It is fun to be able to listen to the past Prairie Home Companion programs especially now that Garrison Keillor is retiring from the show.. Five Stars Beautiful set.
Since A Prairie Home Companion first went on air, July 6, 1974, a steady stream of great musicians has crossed its stage-The Steele Sisters, Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings, Peter Ostroushko, The Wailin Jennys, Robin and Linda Williams Iris DeMent, Howard Levy-plus the radio detective Guy Noir, the Cowboys Dusty and Lefty, the librarian Ruth Harrison, Duane and his Mother, and the good people if Lake Wobegon, Minnesota. Some highlights from that show are presented here, interwoven with archival performances by Doc Watson, Odetta, Pete Seeger, Helen Schneyer, Che