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Performer Mike Daisy

Song & Memory: Private Eyes {format} 8:45 Ann Heppermann & Kara Oehler

Song and Memory: Performer Mike Daisey, as a kid, picked the wrong favorite song: Hall and Oats hit "Private Eyes."

Broadcast: Aug 11 2007 on APM Weekend America Subjects: Music, Youth, Oldies


? and the Mysterians - CD cover

Song and Memory: 96 Tears {format} {format} 7:09 Ann Heppermann, Rick Moody & Kara Oehler

For Chef Anthony Bourdain the song "96 Tears" by ? and the Mysterians was a gateway drug to sex and drugs and rock n' roll, not to mention a narcotic-fueled roadtrip and a dead stripper.

Broadcast: Jun 9 2007 on APM Weekend AmericaSeries: Song & Memory Subjects: Music, Rock, Youth, Food


A young Kelly Kinsey with her dog, Lolly

Song & Memory: Eleanor Rigby {format} {format} 4:55 Ann Heppermann, Rick Moody & Kara Oehler

What song from your past brings back a strong memory? Weekend America continues with another installment of the "Song and Memory" series. We hear from Kelly Kinsey, a Weekend America listener, about a tune that takes her back.

Broadcast: May 21 2007 on HV PODCAST; Jun 10 2006 on APM Weekend AmericaSeries: Song & Memory Subjects: Children, Youth, Music, Family


Peabody Awards logo

Peabody Award for HV Special {format} Scott Carrier, Ann Heppermann, Kara Oehler & [Hearing Voices]

We won a George Foster Peabody Award for our "Crossing Borders" special. Wow. Said the judges: "The nighttime desert seems to have a voice of its own in this vivid audio chronicle of illegal immigrants from Mexico, what dangers their journeys can entail, and why they still take the risk."

Broadcast: Apr 16 2007 on HV AwardSeries: Hearing Voices- Specials Subjects: Feature, Hispanic


Santa as a boy playing guitar

Song & Memory: New Christy Minstrels {format} 7:06 Ann Heppermann, Rick Moody & Kara Oehler

Author Luc Sante recalls his the Sixties thru the lens of his love for folk music.

Broadcast: Apr 14 2007 on APM Weekend AmericaSeries: Song & Memory Subjects: Literature, Folk, Music, Youth


Bobby Hansson

Tin Can Artist {format} 4:57 Ann Heppermann & Kara Oehler

Bobby Hansson is a phtogrpaher, filmmaker, blacksmith, and tin can artist. He's created an orchestra of musical instruments from them, and other dumpstered materials. They've never been played all together before. Until now, for this radio piece. His book is The Fine Art of the Tin Can: Techniques and Inspirations.

Broadcast: Mar 17 2007 on APM Weekend America Subjects: Art, Music


James Palmer's mom

Song & Memory: My Bonnie {format} 6:20 Ann Heppermann, Rick Moody & Kara Oehler

James Palmer grew up in small Michigan town. One of his earliest memories is his mother singing him a lullaby. Years later, the song still brings back feelings of sweetness and sorrow.

Broadcast: Jan 20 2007 on APM Weekend AmericaSeries: Song & Memory Subjects: Music, Family


Reverend Ruth Shaver singing at church

Song & Memory: Family of God {format} 8:14 Ann Heppermann, Rick Moody & Kara Oehler

Reverend Ruth Shaver has faith in the power of prayer, and of song, one of her favorites is "Family of God." She is the new minister at the United Church of Schellsburg in Pennsylvania.

Broadcast: Nov 25 2006 on APM Weekend AmericaSeries: Song & Memory Subjects: Youth, Religious, Music


Third Coast competion logo.

Song & Memory {format} Ann Heppermann, Rick Moody & Kara Oehler

The "Ghana" piece in this series, produced with author Rick Moody, has won a Third Coast Festival award.

Broadcast: Oct 27 2006 on HV NewsSeries: Song & Memory


Drawing of Hannah Marcus

Song & Memory: Babysitter Songs {format} 8:28 Ann Heppermann, Rick Moody & Kara Oehler

When Hannah Marcus, a singer-songwriter from Brooklyn, was little, she often listened to music with her babysitter. Hannah didn't just get a musical education from the babysitter, she was schooled in politics and race.

Broadcast: Oct 21 2006 on APM Weekend AmericaSeries: Song & Memory Subjects: Music, Youth, Children





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