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Catalogue number

COOKLP623

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Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2016-09-23

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Orchard

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

711297512311

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Billy Bragg

Joe Henry

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Cooking Vinyl

British singer-songwriter, Billy Bragg, was born on December 20, 1957 in Barking, Essex. Known as the 'Bard of Barking', he has had a long and successful career, particularly recognized in the UK for his unique blend of music and left-wing politics.

Billy Bragg's passion for music began at an early age and he quickly made a name for himself with his heartfelt lyrics and distinctive folk-punk sound. His songs often tackle social issues such as inequality, war, and working-class struggles, making him a voice for the marginalized.

With his thought-provoking lyrics and powerful performances, Billy Bragg has become an influential figure in both the music industry and political activism. He continues to captivate audiences around the world with his raw talent and unwavering commitment to using music as a platform for change.

Joe Henry is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer. Born on December 2, 1960 in Charlotte, North Carolina, he has made a significant impact on the music industry. With his unique blend of folk, rock, and blues influences, Joe's soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics have captivated audiences worldwide. As a talented producer, he has worked with numerous acclaimed artists to create award-winning albums. Joe Henry's passion for music shines through in every note he plays and every word he sings.

In March 2016, singers Billy Bragg and Joe Henry, guitars in hand, boarded a Los Angeles bound train at Chicago's Union Station with the hope of reconnecting with the culture of American railroad travel and the songs it inspired. Winding along 2,728 miles of track, the pair recorded songs while the train paused to pick up passengers. In waiting rooms and at the track side in St. Louis, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Alpine, El Paso and Tucson, they set up their recording equipment, performing classic railroad songs while keeping one eye on the train, bounding back aboard just before pulling out for the next town. After four days crossing the country, they pulled into Los Angeles at 4:30am, recording their final song in Union Station at dawn, just as the first birds began to sing.

The resulting album Shine A Light: Field Recordings From The Great American Railroad takes listeners along on that journey and will be released September 23 on Cooking Vinyl Records. The album features the perfectly matched voices of Bragg &amp; Henry and captures the varied atmospheres and environments in which they recorded—from the close proximity of soft furnished sleeping cars to cathedral-like ambience of waiting halls built to hold thousands of passengers. Containing thirteen songs originally recorded by legendary singers such as Lead Belly, Hank Williams, Jimmie Rodgers and more, the album reveals an often forgotten but integral part of America's musical heritage.

Shine a Light: Field Recording

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