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Home Girl Sings Sweet Soul

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You know Melissa Etheridge’s music…but did you know she’s from Leavenworth…and she can really sing soul music?  That’s right…soul music. 

Track List:

The Staples Singers-               “Respect Yourself”

Melissa Etheridge-                 “Respect Yourself”

Johnnie Taylor-                      “Who’s Making Love”

Melissa Etheridge-                “Who’s Making Love”

Sam & Dave-                          “Hold On I’m Comin’”

Melissa Etheridge-                “Hold On I’m Comin’”

Otis Redding-                         “I’ve Been Lovin’ You Too Long”

Melissa Etheridge-                 “I’ve Been Lovin’ You Too Long”

BB King                                   “Rock Me Baby”

Melissa Etheridge-                “Rock Me Baby”

Booker T. Washington-        “Born Under A Bad Sign”

Melissa Etheridge-                 “Born Under A Bad Sign”

Otis Redding-                          “I’ve Got Dreams To Remember”

Melissa Etheridge-                 “I’ve Got Dreams To Remember”

Ron Jones returned to KCUR in September, 2013 as Director of Community Engagement. He is now the program director. You can reach him at ron@kcur.org.
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