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Topanga Canyon Playlist with Emmeline Summerton of Instagram's Lost Canyons LA

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The Canyons have long called to the bohemians and artists of Los Angeles. While Laurel Canyon is renowned for its role as a hub of rock history in the 1960s and '70s, Topanga Canyon has its own rich tapestry of stories. In this episode of My Rock Moment, we welcome Emmeline Summerton from the Instagram account Lost Canyons LA, a historian of the LA Canyons and former writer for the New Topanga Times. Together, we explore Topanga's iconic rock legends and the songs inspired by this enchanting area.

Was there truly a roadhouse that sparked Jim Morrison’s lyrics in “Roadhouse Blues”? Did a fateful house party in Topanga Canyon contribute to the breakup of one of the most successful bands of the late '60s? Which famous Topanga musician got his start with Frank Zappa’s Mothers of Invention before forming his own band? And did Ronald Reagan’s daughter really co-write a classic Eagles song?

In light of the recent devastating fires, this episode pays tribute to the unique beauty of Topanga Canyon, nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains. Despite the challenges, this iconic area endures, and My Rock Moment is proud to celebrate its lasting rock ’n’ roll legacy.

Playlist:

  1. “Ain’t That A Lot of Love’ Taj Mahal
  2. “Mr. Soul” Buffalo Springfield
  3. “Going Up The Country” Canned Heat
  4. “Roadhouse Blues” The Doors
  5. “I Wasn’t Born to Follow” The Byrds
  6. “Willin” Little Feat - Linda Ronstadt cover
  7. “Already Gone” Eagles
  8. “From Boulder to Birmingham” Emmylou Harris
  9. “On the Way Home” Buffalo Springfield
  10. “Long May You Run” CSNY


    11. You can find Emmeline Summerton at @lostcanyonsla on Instagram. And follow My Rock Moment at @la_woman_rocks

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