09/05/2009
With an eclectic mix of Americana, Alt Country, Indie, World, Nu-Folk and Blues. Bob's guest Walter Strauss talks about his latest album, tour and favourite music, and plays live.
Refreshingly relaxed, knowledgeable and friendly; presenting some of the best music you've never heard, including an eclectic mix of exciting new tracks featuring the best of Americana, Alt Country, Indie, World, Nu-Folk and Blues.
Each week you'll hear new singles and albums and classics from the Rock Date Diary alongside a live session. This week's special guest is Walter Strauss talking about his latest album, tour and favourite music. Walter weaves world beat, Americana, and jazz together and he will be playing live on the show.
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Music Played
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Wynonie Harris
Good Rockin' Tonight
- Rock n Roll- the Early years.
- bmi.
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Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels
Jenny Take A Ride
- Rev Up.
- ROULETTE.
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Roman Candle
Eden Was A Garden
- Oh Tall Tree In The Ear.
- Carnival.
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Graham Coxon
Look Into The Light
- The Spinning Top.
- XK.
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Sarah McLachlan
Fallen
- Afterglow.
- ARISTA.
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Lisa Miskovsky
Still Alive
- Still Alive.
- Nettwerk.
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Crosby, Stills & Nash
Marrakesh Express
- Crosby, Stills & Nash.
- ATLANTIC.
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Neil Young
Just Singing A Song
- Fork In The Road.
- Reprise.
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The Low Anthem
To The Ghosts Who Write History Books
- Oh My God, Charlie Darwin.
- Bella Union.
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Mobius Band
Tie A Tie
- Heaven.
- Misra Records.
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Howlin’ Wolf
How Many More Years
- The Chess Story 1947-1956.
- MCA.
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Fats Domino
Goin' Home
- They Call Me The Fat Man.
- IMPERIAL.
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Eric Bibb
Shingle By Shingle
- Good Stuff.
- OPUS 3.
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Terry Callier
It's About Time
- About Time.
- BGP.
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The Rifles
The Great Escape
- The Rifles E.P.
- UNIVERSAL.
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None
Deleted Record
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Bob Dylan
Beyond Here Lies Nothin'
- Together Through Life.
- Sony.
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Christy Moore
Does This Train Stop On Merseyside
- Listen.
- SONY.
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The Beatles
Strawberry Fields Forever
- Magical Mystery Tour.
- Parlophone.
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Corinne West
it's your time
- bound for the living.
- make.
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Walter Strauss
Djimbaseh
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Stevie Wonder
As
- The Definitive Collection.
- UNIVERSAL.
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Bob Marley & The Wailers
Johnny Was
- Songs Of Freedom.
- Tuff Gong.
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Walter Strauss
Ishi
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Judy Collins
Amazing Grace
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Carole King
You'Ve Got A Friend
- The Best Of James Taylor.
- WARNER BROS.
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Jason Lytle
Brand New Son
- Yours Truly, The Commuter.
- Anti Records.
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My Latest Novel
A Dear Green Place
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Lord Kitchener
London Is The Place For Me
- London Is The Place For Me.
- PARLOPHONE.
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Sweet Talk Radio
My Hallelujah
- My Hallalujah.
- Two Pop Music.
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Felice Bros
Rise And Shine
- Yonder Is The Clock.
- Team Love.
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Loney, Dear
Airport Surroundings
- Paste Magazine New Music.
- Polyvinyl Records.
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Richard Barrett
Some Other Guy
- Atlantic Discotheque.
- ATLANTIC.
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Lead Belly
Rock Island Line
- Good Morning Blues.
- INDIGO.
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Josh White
Jerry
- The Little Red Book Of Protest Songs.
- Proper.
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Fredo Viola
The Sad Song
- White Vinyl.
- Because Music.
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Ben Folds
Effington
- A Capella.
- Epic.
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Joan Baez
No Mermaid
- Gone From Danger.
- GRAPEVINE.
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The Jeff Healey Band
I Got A Line On You
- Legacy:Volume One.
- E-A-R Music.
Broadcast
- Sat 9 May 2009 23:00Â鶹Éç Radio 2
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