08/28/2026
This is what I played on yesterday 8/27/26 episode of Memphis to Manchester. If you want to listen to the show on our radio archives, go to https://www.mixcloud.com/CRSTLFM/memphis-to-manchester-82726-with-john-wendland-on-crstlfm/
I'll be on www.crstl.fm with a new show next Thursday (9/3) from 7-10AM CDT.
CRSTL.FM
Community Radio St. Louis
Memphis to Manchester with John Wendland
Aug 27, 2026 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
A fun-filled and action-packed three hours of soul, R&B, roots, rock, folk, and beyond. Upbeat some of the time, boring none of the time.
June Gardner Hot Seat
99 Plus One Night Train International 2000
Music bed. 1966 instrumental composition written by New Orleans drummer great, June Gardner.
7:02 AM
Willie Nelson - Summertime R
Summertime: Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin Legacy Recordings 2016 Once again, as promised, another version of Summertime. A different version of the song will be played every episode of M2M until autumn is upon us. This was by request. Music by George Gershwin and lyrics by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin.
7:06 AM
Shannon McNally - Magnolia
Magnolia - Single Queen Maeve/Silk Tree 2023
"I remember the first time I heard Magnolia when I was twelve years old. It’s been my desert island pick ever since. All through the anthemic 80’s and 90’s and whatever the 2000’s have been, it has remained a mystery to me. I didn’t set out to record it, it just happened in a very peaceful moment of clarity. I think I figured out the secret to playing like J.J. Cale finally. Just listen so it can play through you, that’s how you do it. It’s a deeply comforting frequency setting if you allow yourself to stay quiet and let it be. It felt so good playing the guitars that I went ahead and played all the other instruments as well. It brings me a lot of joy to share this track with you. It has been on my wish list forever."
7:10 AM
J.J. Cale - Rock and Roll Records
Anyway The Wind Blows - The Anthology Mercury 1997
Written by J.J. Cale and originally released in 1974 on his "Okie" album.
7:12 AM
Corinne Bailey Rae - Put Your Records On
Corinne Bailey Rae EMI Records 2006
Terrific single from the U.K. (Leeds, England) singer-songwriter's debut album.
7:16 AM
Stevie Wonder - Music Talk
The Complete Motown Singles | Vol. 5: 1965 Hip-O Select / Motown 2006
Written by Stevie Wonder, Clarence Paul, and Ted Hull and originally released as a single B-side on the Tamla label in 1965.
7:19 AM
Earl Van D**e - Gonna Give Her All the Love I've Got
The Complete Motown Singles | Vol. 9: 1969 Hip-O Select / Motown 2007
Music bed. 1969 instrumental version of the hit song by Jimmy Ruffin written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong.
7:22 AM
Rhiannon Giddens - Don't Let It Trouble Your Mind
Tomorrow Is My Turn Nonesuch 2015
A true music genius, artist, and shining light has left us. RIP Dolly Parton. I'm going to play various sets of her music throughout this show. Her influence and reach across many genres are immeasurable. The amount of good she did for various causes and across all walks of life is immeasurable. Written by Dolly Parton.
7:26 AM
Margie Joseph - Touch Your Woman
Margie Joseph Atlantic 1973
Mississippi soul version of a song written by Dolly Parton.
7:29 AM
Candi Staton - Jolene
Evidence: The Complete Fame Records Masters Kent 2011
Written by Dolly Parton and recorded at FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals in 1974. This was unreleased until this collection came out. Stark and soulful version of one of Dolly Parton's most well-known songs.
7:33 AM
Parlor Greens - Jolene
Emeralds Colemine Records 2026
Soul and funk instrumental version of the Dolly Parton song to contrast with the previous version.
Adam Scone - Organ / Jimmy James - Guitar / Tim Carmen - Drums
7:36 AM
Meshell Ndegeocello - Two Doors Down
Just Because I'm a Woman: The Songs of Dolly Parton Sugar Hill 2003
Very cool soul and funk version of the Dolly Parton song.
7:39 AM
Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio - Walk on By
Close but No Cigar Colemine Records 2018
Music bed. Instrumental soul version of the music composition by Burt Bacharach.
7:42 AM
Eli "Paperboy" Reed - Asking for a Friend N
Getting There Yep Roc Records 2026
Country soul song written by Eli "Paperboy" Reed from his forthcoming album being released on September 11th. Produced by Swamp Dogg.
7:47 AM
Nikki Hill, Deke Dickerson & The Bo-Keys - Lovey Dovey
Soul Meets Country! - EP Major Label Records 2013
Written by Eddie Curtis and Ahmet Ertegun and famously recorded by the Clovers. Kudos to whoever decided to put these three together even if it was just for two songs on this 4-song EP.
7:51 AM
The Coasters - Shoppin' For Clothes
There's A Riot Goin' On: The Coasters on Atco Rhino Handmade / ATCO 2007
Strange that I haven't played any Coasters song since we went on air in February. This is a perennial M2M favorite. Recorded in 1960 and written by Kent Harris (Editor's note: Listen to “Clothes Line (Wrap It Up”), Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller.
7:54 AM
Dr. Horse - Jack, That Cat Was Clean
ue’s Rock’n'Blues (The UK Sue Label Story Volume 2) Ace 2004
1962 story about Bobo written by Dr. Horse (aka Al Pittman) originally released as a single A-side on the Fire label.
7:59 AM
The Wailers - Tall Cool One
Mojo: The Roots Of Hendrix Mojo 2005
Music bed. 1959 instrumental out of Tacoma, WA.
8:02 AM
Mose Allison - I'm Alright
The Way of the World Anti/Epitaph 2010
Producer Joe Henry coaxed Mose Allison out of retirement and they came up with this gem of an album. Written by Loudon Wainwright III.
8:05 AM
Rufus Wainwright - One Man Guy
Poses DreamWorks 2001
Written by his father, Loudon Wainwright III, and featuring Rufus Wainwright, Martha Wainwright, and Teddy Thompson. Exquisite.
8:09 AM
Loudon Wainwright III - Screaming Issue
I'm Alright Rounder 1985
Written by Loudon Wainwright III and (aunt) Terre Roche about his daughter Lucy Wainwright Roche and produced by Richard Thompson. From Wikipedia: "The backing for the track was provided by a small ensemble of musicians, including Paul Brady on vocals, Richard Thompson (guitar, mandolin), Tony Coe (clarinet), Henry Lowther (cornet), Christine Collister (vocals), Gerry Conway (drums), Chris Karan (percussion), Greg Prestopino (vocals), Chris Pyne (trombone), Chaim Tannenbaum (executive producer), Danny Thompson (string bass), and Ric Sanders (electric and octave violin)."
Thanks to Steve Pick of Sound Salvation for reminding me of the greatness of this album. This and the first two tracks of this set originated on this album. He writes about it much better than I can. Read it at https://tinyurl.com/mutwz4x4 It is well worth your time.
8:13 AM
Bill Morrissey - Summer Night R
Standing Eight Philo 1989
Honoring another request and a fine one at that.
"Hands in your pockets as the band begins / Stand by the window, a touch of locust in the wind / Well, this might be just one more town you'll say you been in / On such a lovely summer night
You take your chances when you start to roam / Waitin' on the slow dances, then you ask to walk her home / And if she says, "Please stay," you'll say, "I might" / It's such a lovely summer night"
8:17 AM
Ken Pomeroy - Sentimental Lady N
Tonight's News - EP Rounder 2026
This Bob Welch cover is from the just released six-song EP by the Oklahoman singer-songwriter.
8:20 AM
William Tyler - Virginia Is for Loners
Goes West Merge Records 2019
Music bed. Instrumental composition by William Tyler.
8:23 AM
Sinéad O'Connor - Dagger Through the Heart
Just Because I'm a Woman: The Songs of Dolly Parton Sugar Hill 2003
Some more songs to go out in tribute to Dolly Parton.
From American Songwriter: Parton was already a fan of O’Connor’s and hand-picked her to cover “Dagger Through the Heart” on the tribute album. Shortly after its release, Parton showed her appreciation for O’Connor’s cover of “Dagger Through the Heart” by writing her a heartfelt letter. Dated June 25, 2003, Parton sent a typewritten note to O’Connor, praising her rendition.
“Well, I have always loved you anyhow, but now I love you more,” wrote Parton. “I absolutely love how you sang ‘Dagger Through the Heart.’ Man alive, I feel that through and through. Thank you for being a part of this special project and for giving so generously of yourself and your talent.”
8:27 AM
Joan Shelley - The Bridge (with Bonnie "Prince" Billy)
Rivers and Vessels - EP No Quarter 2018
Beautiful duet version of a Dolly Parton song.
8:29 AM
Dolly Parton & Porter Wagoner - The Dark End of The Street
Just Between You And Me: The Complete Recordings 1967-1976 [ Bear Family Records 2014
Both singers are in top form as they deliver a country version of the Dan Penn/Chips Moman soul classic. This version was originally released in 1968 on the RCA Victor label.
8:32 AM
Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris - Wildflowers
Trio Warner Bros 1987
A song that will be played a hundred years from now written by Dolly Parton.
Per Discogs: Acoustic guitar – Emmylou Harris / Autoharp – David Lindley / Fiddle – Mark O’Connor / Acoustic guitar and viola – Mark O’Connor / Acoustic bass – Kenny Edwards / Drums – Russ Kunkel / Mandolin – Albert Lee
8:35 AM
Dolly Parton - Little Sparrow
Little Sparrow Dolly Records 2001
Stunning lead-off track and a master class in songwriting. Alison Krauss on harmony vocals.
"I am not a little sparrow / I am just the broken dream / Of a cold false-hearted lover / And his evil cunning scheme
Little sparrow, little sparrow / Precious fragile little thing / Little sparrow, little sparrow / Flies so high and feels no pain
All ye maidens fair and tender / Never trust the hearts of men / They will crush you like a sparrow / Leaving you to never mend
Little sparrow, little sparrow / Oh the sorrow never ends"
Damn.
8:40 AM
Dolly Parton - Little Sparrow (Reprise)
Little Sparrow Dolly Records 2001
Music bed. Instrumental composition.
8:43 AM
Peter Case - Horse and Crow
Peter Case Horse and Crow
Peter Case Geffen 1986
I really think this whole album is brilliant.
"The Horse and Crow were some pretty good friends / Living from the same suitcase / They spoke in tongues that people couldn't understand / That's the way it was back in those days / All that summer long, they were driving through the South / Charming oblivion, living hand to mouth
They were careless then, and their road stretched on and on / Well it's a wonder and a shame, all those careless days have gone / First this happened, thеn that happened, then еverything changed / Crow, she flew off in a straight line
Leaving Horse to take a job making 20 bucks a day / For some reason started looking for a sign / Everywhere he looked, everything was white / Sometimes he thought he saw something moving in the light
They were careless then, and their road stretched on and on /Well it's a wonder and a shame, all those careless days have gone / Well it's a wonder and a shame, all those careless days have gone"
8:47 AM
Maria McKee - Panic Beach
Maria McKee Panic Beach
Maria McKee Geffen 1989 USIR10000620
Written by Maria McKee. "Well, the dog act got drunk again last night..."
8:53 AM
Hurray for the Riff Raff - The New SF Bay Blues
Hurray for the Riff Raff The New SF Bay Blues
Small Town Heroes 2014
A re-working of Jesse Fuller's "San Francisco Bay Blues" by Alynda Lee Segarra.
8:57 AM
Kelly Hunt - One of These Days
Kelly Hunt One of These Days
Requiem For A Sleepless Night Compass 2026
Joining Kelly Hunt on this track are Dirk Powell and his daughter, Amelia Powell, on harmony vocals.
8:59 AM
Reggie Young - Coming Home to Leipers Fork
Reggie Young Coming Home to Leipers Fork
Forever Young Whaling City Sound 2017
Music bed. Instrumental composition by session musician great, Reggie Young.
9:02 AM
Roy Orbison - Love Hurts
The Monument Singles Collection Monument/Orbison Records/Legacy 2011
Written by Boudleaux Bryant and recorded at Monument Studios in Nashville in 1961. Hank Garland and Harold Bradley - guitars / Floyd Cramer - piano / Boots Randolph - sax / Bob Moore - bass / Buddy Harman - drums.
9:04 AM
Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris - The Pain of Loving You
Trio Warner 1987
Written and originally recorded by Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner.
9:07 AM
Linda Ronstadt - I Will Always Love You
Prisoner In Disguise Asylum 1975
I figured a number of DJs will be playing the definitive Whitney Houston version but this is really good, too. Written by Dolly Parton. Andrew Gold plays most of the instruments on this track. Produced by Peter Asher.
9:10 AM
Dolly Parton - Down from Dover
The Fairest of Them All Legacy Recordings 1970
One of Dolly Parton's earlier compositions and it's a sad, compelling story of a shunned pregnant teenager.
9:14 AM
Tina Turner - There'll Always Be Music
Tina Turns The Country On! United Artists 1974
Soulful version of a Dolly Parton song.
9:18 AM
Dolly Parton - Cash on the Barrelhead
The Grass Is Blue Dolly Records 1999
Written by Charlie and Ira Louvin and found on her first bluegrass album. Personnel on this include: Lead vocals: Dolly Parton / Harmony vocals: Claire Lynch & Keith Little / Guitar: Bryan Sutton / Dobro: Jerry Douglas / Mandolin: Sam Bush / Fiddle: Stuart Duncan / Banjo: Jim Mills / Bass: Barry Bales / Rhythm guitar: Steve Buckingham
9:21 AM
Tom Brumley and the Buckaroos - Moonlight On the Desert
Steelin' the Show Omnivore Recordings 2018
Music bed. Instrumental by pedal steel guitarist, Tom Brumley.
9:24 AM
Merle Haggard & The Strangers - Kentucky Gambler
Down Every Road 1962-1994 Capitol Nashville 1996
Written by Dolly Parton and a #1 hit for Merle Haggard in 1974. Spoiler alert: This one doesn't end well. "But when you love that greenback dollar, sorrow's always bound to follow..."
9:27 AM
AJ Lee & Blue Summit - Lemons and Tangerines
I'll Come Back Aj Lee & Blue Summit 2021
Written and sung by AJ Lee who also plays mandolin on this track.
9:31 AM
The Tony Rice Unit - Ginseng Sullivan
Manzanita Rounder 1979
Written by Norman Blake backed by a band featuring Sam Bush, Ricky Skaggs, and Jerry Douglas.
9:34 AM
Speedy West & Jimmy Bryant - Low Man on a Totem Pole
Stratosphere Boogie: The Flaming Guitars of Speedy West & Jimmy Bryant Razor & Tie 1995
1954 instrumental composition by guitarist Jimmy Bryant.
9:37 AM
The Bottle Rockets - Kerosene
Bottle Rockets East Side Digital 1993
Written by Brian Henneman and Scott Taylor and backing vocals by Jay Farrar and Jeff Tweedy. "In a pure perfect world that tells no lies, / Burn you down you try to... improvise / If kerosene works why not gasoline / If kerosene works why not gasoline"
9:40 AM
Calexico - Gypsy's Curse
The Black Light Quarterstick 1998
Music bed. Instrumental written by Joey Burns.
9:43 AM
Amparo Sánchez - Corazón de la Realidad
Tucson-Habana Wrasse Records 2010
Co-written by Spanish singer-songwriter Amparo Sánchez and Jory Burns (of Calexico).
9:47 AM
Calexico - Alone Again Or
Convict Pool - EP Quarterstick Records 2004
Cover version of a Love song written by Bryan Maclean and featuring the vocals of Joey Burns and Swedish singer Nicolai Dunger.
9:50 AM
Los Straitjackets - Bus Stop
Bus Stop - Single Yep Roc Records 2020
Instrumental version of the Hollies hit written by Graham Gouldman.
9:53 AM
The Hollies - Mickey's Monkey
On The Detroit Beat: Motor City Soul - UK Style 1963-67 Ace 2019
Cover version of the Miracles hit recorded in 1965.
9:55 AM
Les Cappuccino - Madison Agent 005
New Untouchables Presents Modstock - 21st Century Club Classics Detour Records 2014
Music bed. Spy theme out of Kobe, Japan.
