In this episode, we take a heartfelt journey through the American songbook to explore how small towns have been portrayed in music. From the romanticized front porches and dusty roads to the heartbreak, nostalgia, and gritty realism, small-town life has long been a lyrical muse. We dive into tracks that celebrate tight-knit communities, critique limited opportunities, and immortalize the hometowns that shaped the artists behind the music.
Songs by John Mellencamp, Doobie Brothers, Tom Waits, among others—offer glimpses into the everyday hopes and struggles of small-town living. Whether it's a place to escape from or the only place that ever felt like home, the small town looms large in American music culture.
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