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Tanyas LIVE!
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Originally broadcast live from NPR's studio 4-A on January 21, 2003, this special edition features a performance from Canada's rustic roots group, The Be Good Tanyas. The band talks with All Songs host Bob Boilen about their music and offers a sneak peek at a few cuts from their upcoming album, Chinatown.
Below you'll find some of the albums and artists the Be Good Tanyas talked about during the show.
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Jolie Holland was one of the founding members of the Be Good Tanyas, credited with co-writing the song "The Littlest Birds".
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Jolie Holland
Album: Catalpa
Song: "All the Morning Birds"
Label: Self produced
Visit the official Web site for Jolie Holland.
To purchase this CD, visit the artist's Web site.
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The Be Good Tanyas cite Al Green as one of their bigger influences. This album, I'm Still in Love With You is one of their favorites.
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Al Green
Album: I'm Still In Love With You
Song: "Simply Beautiful"
Label: Capitol
Visit the official Al Green Web site.
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Reggae may seem far removed from The Be Good Tanyas' lilting, roots-based harmonies, but they say the sounds of Jamaica have shaped their own music.
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Junior Murvin
Album: Police and Theives
Song: "Police and Thieves"
Label: Mango
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