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I Hear America Singing - AHS Alums

This weekend is Homecoming for Stephen F. Austin High School in Austin, the high school of Ross Burns. Founded in 1881, it is one of the oldest public high schools in Texas with a long and storied history, including musicians in many different genres. So, we'll be sharing some of their music with you on I Hear America Singing this week.

I HEAR AMERICA SINGING - AHS ALUMS

1. I Hear America Singing by Bob Gibson
2. You Wouldn’t Put the Shuck On Me by The Geezinslaw Brothers
3. Sold American by Kinky Friedman
4. Dreams by David Caffey Jazz Orchestra
5. Lady of Spain by Marshall Wilborn
6. Blue Skies and Teardrops by The Lynn Morris Band
7. Heartstrings by Alison Krauss & Union Station
8. Interloper by Elias Haslanger
9. Roll With You by Jake Andrews
10. Raincloud by Suzanna Choffel
11.Texas Blacktop Highway by Django Walker
12. Motor City Man by Warren Hood
13. You Saved Me by Gary Clark, Jr.
14. Too Many Sorry’s by Eve Monsees
15. Dearly Departed by Shakey Graves and Esme Patterson

PREVIOUS EPISODES OF I HEAR AMERICA SINGING
I Hear America Singing - Sunshine
For when the long, hot days of summer arrive—Ross Burns has the perfect soundtrack for soaking it all in.
I Hear America Singing - Songs About Songs
This week we have a passel of songs about well … uh … songs.
I Hear America Singing - Favorite Ladies of Folk
Ross shares some of his favorite ladies of Folk Music this week on I Hear America Singing. From traditional singers including Jean Ritchie and Susan Reed to today’s singer-songwriters such as Rhiannon Giddens and Waco’s own Katie Stewart.
I Hear America Singing - Flowers
It’s Springtime in Texas and the roads and gardens are alive with flowers everywhere! So, Ross has gathered a bouquet of songs for your listening pleasure.
I Hear America Singing - Irish and Scottish Music
As we prepare to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Ross has compiled a sampling of songs and performers that have influenced America’s perceptions of Celtic music from Scotland, Ireland, and even France.
I Hear America Singing - Wind
As usual, March is blowing in like a lion so Ross has gathered a whirlwind of songs to match the weather.
I Hear America Singing - Lullabies
This week Ross has a cradleful of children’s songs, mainly lullabies, ranging from centuries-old ones to ones written by today’s singer-songwriters.
I Hear America Singing - Rivers
This week on 'I Hear America Singing', Ross explores the rivers of America, from the mighty Mississippi to the Mussellshell and the Columbia. Before we had railroads and interstate highways, rivers were important means of transportation and became enmeshed in songs and stories.
I Hear America Singing - Robert Burns
This week the show should be titled I Hear Scotland Singing, more specifically Scotland’s favorite poet, Robert Burns
I Hear America Singing - Fashion
This week the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem introduce the topic of the show with The Work of the Weavers – the clothes that we wear.

A native of Austin, Texas, Ross grew up in the midst of the Urban Folk Revival of the 1950s and 60s. His first introduction to folk music was the Kingston Trio with their million selling albums. From there, he went forward, backwards and sideways collecting music all along the way. He is a retired librarian and a student of history.