Episode Seventeen: Lulu Belle, Part 2

We find Lulu Belle at her professional peak in 1936, discuss her musical highlights of her time with Scotty, and follow her post-country music career to the North Carolina General Assembly where she makes a lasting mark on American history.

Songs:  Jessica Dragonette - Vilia Lulu Belle and Scotty - This Train Lulu Belle and Scotty - When I Yoo-hoo in the Valley Lulu Belle - I Wish I was a Single Girl Again Maddox Brother and Rose - I Wish I was a Single Girl Again Lulu Belle and Scotty - Mountain Dew Lulu Belle and Scotty - Remember Me Willie Nelson - Remember Me Lulu Belle and Scotty - Does Spearmint Lose its Flavor on the b=Bedpost over Night? Lulu Belle and Scotty - Have I Told you Lately that I Love You? Lulu Belle and Scotty - I’m no Communist Lulu Belle - They Gotta Quit Kickin' my Dog Around

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