- Host:
- Neil Pellegrin
It’s time for Part 2 in a spotlight on Dan Penn, the great R&B songwriter who wrote hits for Aretha Franklin, James & Bobby Purify, Percy Sledge, Joe Simon, James Carr, Conway Twitty and many others. In this episode, we’ll hear the biggest hits from the Dan Penn songbook and some great behind-the-scenes stories from the man himself. The depth of soul found in Dan’s music combined with his down-home, charming demeanor makes this episode especially captivating and one you’ll undoubtedly want to listen to more than once!
Your Host,
Neil the Night Howler
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Songs:
James Carr – The Dark End of the Street
Dan Penn – The Puppet
James & Bobby Purify – I’m Your Puppet
Aretha Franklin – Do Right Woman, Do Right Man
Barbara Lynn – You Left the Water Running
Otis Redding – Your Left the Water Running (demo with overdubs)
Janis Joplin – A Woman Left Lonely
Percy Sledge – Out of Left Field
Van Broussard – Feed the Flame
Warren Storm (as “Abel”) – My Far Away Cow
The Sweet Inspirations – Sweet Inspiration
Clyde McPhatter – Denver
Dan Penn – See You In My Dreams
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