This week our look back in the archives continues with an episode from 2001 featuring Richard Thompson, Richard Bona, Rodney Crowell, John Mayall, and Olu Dara. Join us starting Friday, January 21 on our NPR Music affiliates.
Our Song of the Week comes from British folk-rock icon Richard Thompson, with his moving performance of "From Galway to Graceland," recorded in April 2001.
Richard Thompson-Galway To Graceland, live on Mountain Stage
From 2001: Richard Thompson performing "Galway to Graceland" on Mountain Stage
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John Mayall performing on Mountain Stage in April, 2001
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Olu Dara on Mountain Stage
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Rodney Crowell performing on Mountain Stage in 2001.
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Richard Bona performing on Mountain Stage in 2001
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