Appalachia Meets World Episode 34 - Appalachian Music (4): The Muscle Shoals Sound (of Appalachia)

In this episode Neil and Will sit down with Terrell Benton a virtuoso of the history of music in The Shoals.  As the "Hit Recording Capital of the World," The Shoals represents the diversity that is found throughout the Appalachian region.  Listen as Terrell describes the Muscle Shoals Sound and the magic that is made in the hallowed halls of the recording studios in the region.  As described by the Rolling Stones,"...The Shoals just inspires you to do it differently."  Also, find out if Neil kept his doors open for the New Year and his fear of the end of the world.  The music played in this episode, as listed below, is for entertainment purposes only and is part of the The Shoals recording history. 

Jimmy Hughes - "Steal Away" (first hit recorded at the current location of FAME studio)

Staple Singers - "I'll Take You There"

Arthur Alexander - "You Better Move On" 

Aretha Franklin - "Respect"

Percy Sledge - "When a Man Loves a Woman"

R. B. Greaves - "Take a Letter Maria"

The Rolling Stones - "Brown Sugar"

Eddie Hinton - "You Got Me Singing" 

Bob Seger - "Old Time Rock N' Roll"

Lynard Skynard - "Sweet Home Alabama"  

Recognition:

Muscle Shoals (documentary) - produced by Stephen M. Badger - official website: www.magpictures.com/muscleshoals/ 

Florence-Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau - www.visitflorenceal.com