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The Real Americana with Louise & Blair

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14 episodes

S2 Ep03 : Americana Roulette -The Rise & Fall of Ricky Nelson
26/02/2026 | 29 mins.
Louise and Blair trace the wild ride of Ricky Nelson- child TV star turned rock-and-roll pioneer, chart rival to Elvis Presley, country-rock trailblazer, and California Sound shaper. Featuring “Lonesome Town,” “Just Like a Woman,” "Garden Party" and more, they explore fame, industry pitfalls, comebacks, and tragedy. Tune in and see what you think!
S2 Ep02 : My Name is Lyle
10/02/2026 | 25 mins.
In "My Name Is Lyle", Louise and Blair celebrate the great Lyle Lovett, choosing songs that highlight his songwriting craft, musical range, and trademark wit. Featuring "Creeps Like Me," "If I Had a Boat," "12th of June," "Simple Song," and "She’s No Lady." They attempt to channel Lyle’s humour… and may fall well short. Tune in and see what you think!
S2 Ep01: New Year, New Listening
28/01/2026 | 28 mins.
A new year and a new season. In the first episode of Season Two, Louise and Blair return with selections from Blair’s annual Top 10 Albums of 2025, published on blairmorganmusic.com. Featuring songs by Mavis Staples, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Bruce Springsteen, and (yes!) Ricky Nelson. New listeners are invited to explore episodes from last season too
S1 Ep11: Eva Cassidy -The Songbird Soars
03/12/2025 | 25 mins.
Louise and Blair celebrate the magic of the late Eva Cassidy, whose remarkable voice and sensitive guitar accompaniments transformed every song she touched. In this special episode, they revisit her unforgettable renditions of “Over the Rainbow,” “Kathy’s Song,” “Songbird,” and “Fields of Gold,” and reflect on the quiet power and lasting influence of her music
S1 Ep 10: Springsteen - Heartland Darkness
18/11/2025 | 28 mins.
A deep dive into Bruce Springsteen’s stark 1982 masterpiece Nebraska. Blair and Louise explore the album’s haunting stories, its legendary 4-track cassette recording, and the new film Deliver Me From Nowhere. Featuring four tracks from the album: “Mansion on the Hill,” “Atlantic City,” “State Trooper,” and “Nebraska.”

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About The Real Americana with Louise & Blair

The Real Americana with Louise & Blair traverses the decades of music created and inspired by the rich tapestry of traditional American musical forms and storytelling. From roots, folk, country, rock, and blues, Blair and Louise discuss the history, people and stories behind these beloved songs. Stay up-to-date with The Real Americana with Louise and Blair on Instagram @therealamericanaplainsmedia

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