The Stax Records legend who wrote such classics as "Knock on Wood," "634-5789," Ninety-Nine and a Half,” “Raise Your Hand,” “Big Bird,” “I’ve Never Found a Girl” and “California Girl” talks about his influences, the stories behind his classic songs, and his surprising hand in the Lynyrd Skynyrd's early career.

Ep. 148 - EDDIE FLOYD ("Knock on Wood")

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Ep. 230 - CAROLYN DAWN JOHNSON ("The Day I Die"

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Ep. 229 - DREW HOLCOMB ("American Beauty")

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Ep. 228 - NICKEL CREEK ("Celebrants")

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Ep. 227 - ALAN BERGMAN ("The Way We Were")

Norah Jones joins us to chat about her new album Visions and the evolution of her songwriting since she took the world by storm in 2002. Afterward, stick around for a very special conversation with Tish Melton. The 18-year-old songwriter discusses her new Brandi-Carlile produced EP and more.

Ep. 148 - EDDIE FLOYD ("Knock on Wood")

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