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3 Dozen Poems: From the Writer's Almanac
Full contents: Ge Mig En Dag (Scandinavian traditional) Abecedary (Thomas Disch) Old Mother Hubbard (traditional) Frankenstein (Edward Field) Names of Horses (Donald Hall) To One Who Asked Me Why I Love J.G. (Ephelia) What I Learned from My Mother (Julie Kasdorf) When Adam Was Created (anonymous) Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer’s Day? (William Shakespeare) Casey Jones (anonymous) I Think to Live (Emily Dickinson) I Dwell in Possibility (Emily Dickinson) Fallacy of Experience (William Harmon) Crocodile (William Jay Smith) Spring (Mary Oliver) I Go Back to May, 1937 (Sharon Olds) Language of Crows (Louis Jenkins) Horse (May Swenson) I Am Cherry Alive (Delmore Schwartz) Easy (Roland Flint) Variations on the Word Love (Margaret Atwood) Mad Gardener’s Song (Lewis Carroll) Honey (Robert Morgan) A Blessing (James Wright) Vision (May Thielgaard Watts) The Simple Truth (Philip Levine) From the Garden (Anne Sexton) The Passionate Shepherd to His Love (Christopher Marlowe) Mehitabel and Her Kittens (Don Marquis) I Was Born about 10,000 Years Ago (anonymous) Aunt Sarah (Carl Dennis) What Work Is (Philip Levine) The Summer We Didn’t Die (William Stafford) Money (Dana Gioia) Squash (Susan Williams) From Out the Cave (Joyce Sutphen) Wild Geese (Mary Oliver) Closing Music—Slavonic Dance Opus 46 #4 in F Major (Dvorak) performed by Robert Fischer
Writer's Almanac (Author), Garrison Keillor, Various Artists (Narrator)
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“When I was 16, Helen Fleischman assigned me to memorize Shakespeare’s Sonnet No. 29, ‘When in disgrace with fortune and men’s eyes, I all alone beweep my outcast state’ for English class, and fifty years later, that poem is still in my head. Algebra got washed away, and geometry and most of biology, but those lines about the redemptive power of love in the face of shame are still here behind my eyeballs, more permanent than my own teeth. The sonnet is a durable good. These 77 of mine include sonnets of praise, some erotic, some lamentations, some street sonnets and a 12-sonnet cycle of months. If anything here offends, I beg your pardon. I come in peace, I depart in gratitude.”—Garrison Keillor Features music by Rich Dworsky. Please note: Content contains adult themes.
Garrison Keillor (Author), Garrison Keillor (Narrator)
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A wealthy and depressed man (thanks to the economy he's not quite rich enough to expand his cache of paintings by Vincent Van Guy, the famed Dutch realist) bound for Christmas in the tropics is abruptly summoned home to North Dakota to visit an ailing aunt. He arrives just in time to be trapped there by a blizzard. The electricity goes out, and when it does, figures from his childhood appear, and historical figures too, for a festive candlelit holiday. In his reverie, our man reaches an epiphany worthy of the season, he hears the harkening angels sing, he is awed by the silence of the night (dead quiet: not even TV) and when he is finally rescued, leaves North Dakota resolved to simplify his life.
Garrison Keillor (Author), Garrison Keillor (Narrator)
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A Life in Comedy: An Evening of Favorites from a Writer's Life
In April 2002, Garrison Keillor gave three live performances at the Yale Repertory Theatre, reading from a variety of his published and unpublished stories, novels, and essays. The award-winning radio personality and man behind the Lake Wobegon phenomenon presented his original musings on the life and times in which we live. Presenting one man, one mike, and a captive audience of fans both old and new, this audio recording captures the intimacy and the hilarity of those special performances.
Garrison Keillor (Author), Garrison Keillor (Narrator)
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A Murder, a Mystery, and a Marriage
"Upon the border of a remote and out-of-the-way village in south-western Missouri lived an old farmer named John Gray. . . ." In 1876, the same year The Adventures of Tom Sawyer was published, Mark Twain wrote a story for The Atlantic Monthly. He meant it as a "blind novelette", a challenge to other writers to submit their own ending of the story in a national competition. Twain asked his editor at The Atlantic to request submissions from leading authors of the day, including Henry James. Perhaps because few writers could write as well as Twain, no one responded, and Twain's original complete manuscript languished in literary hibernation. It was rediscovered in 1995 and appear in The Atlantic Monthly in 2001, having come full circle. Set in the fictional town of Deer Lick, Missouri, A Murder, a Mystery, and a Marriage chronicles the fortunes of a farmer determined to have his daughter marry the son of a wealthy man. It's a charming story in the Twain tradition and a delightful addition to his legacy.
Mark Twain (Author), Garrison Keillor, Roy Blount Jr. (Narrator)
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In a wonderful evening of storytelling, laughter, and plenty of music, Garrison Keillor is joined by The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, led by Philip Brunelle and accompanied by Richard Dworsky. “Philip and I have performed together with a long list of great orchestras, among them the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Minnesota Orchestra, and the San Francisco Symphony. After years on the road, we brought the show home to St. Paul and the phenomenal Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. The Fitzgerald audience was treated to favorites like Homage to the Aunts, Lake Wobegon Hymn, Seven Love Sonnets, Habanera, Song of the Exiles, and much more. The Saint Paul Chamber is the first orchestra I ever heard, when I was a freshman at the U, and now that I’m winding up my modest orchestral career, I’d like to wind it up at home with the hometown band.” -Garrison Keillor
Garrison Keillor (Author), Garrison Keillor, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra (Narrator)
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Originally broadcast on Christmas Eve 1994, A Prairie Home Christmas is a delightful compilation of all-time-favorite highlights from past holiday broadcasts of Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion. Contents: Christmas Time's a Comin'; Jordan Carols; Shop for Christmas Presents; Scrooge; Children, Go Where I Send Thee; The Twelve Days of Christmas; Christmas Gifts for the Staff; If It Doesn't Snow on Christmas; Settin' by the Fire; Nothing But a Child; Christ Child's Lullaby; Nowell: Owt of Your Sleep; Bach's Christmas Oratorio; A Polish Christmas with Walter Bobbie; Det Kimmer Nu; Oh How Lovely Is the Evening; Silent Night; Nine Lessons and Carols; Carol of the Children; Mr. Bergy's Christmas; Solstice Medley; The Christmas Pageant; There Are Angels Hovering Round; O Little Town of Bethlehem
Garrison Keillor (Author), Ensemble Cast, Garrison Keillor, Various Performers, Various Performers (Narrator)
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A Prairie Home Companion 10th Anniversary
This tenth anniversary show-recorded July sixth-seventh, 1984-is considered a must-have by long time fans of A Prairie Home Companion. Guests include Greg Brown; the Butch Thompson Trio; the Dale Warland Singers; Lieberman, Fogel and Bey; Sue Shepard; Stoney Lonesome; and Vern Sutton.
Garrison Keillor (Author), Garrison Keillor (Narrator)
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A Prairie Home Companion 20th Anniversary
This retrospective collection of A Prairie Home Companion features complete monologues drawn from 20 years of radio broadcasts Filled with gentle humor, down-home truths, and amazing depths of tenderness and meaning, these tales of "the little town that time forgot and the decades could not improve" are classics of American storytelling.Contents:Hello Love; O Captain, My Captain; I Will; Tomato Butt; Barnyard Dance; Casey at the Bat; Rhubarb; Life Is a Ballgame; Revival Tent; Calling My Children Home; The Perfect Day; The Warm Welcome; Regina; Carl's Dog Story; Vincent; Pontoon Boat; Goin' Home; The Lake Superior Canyon Project; Cotton; Emily Dickinson's Birthday Pizza; Jesus Wants Me For a Sunbeam; Troublesome Ivories; The Little Match Girl; The Elegance of Winter; Answering Machine; A Kohler Thanksgiving; Not the Cheapest Kind; Homecoming; You Drive Me Crazy; Six Minute Hamlet; The Living Flag; Stars and Stripes; Pioneer Waltz; Buddy Holly and the Pharaohs of Rhythm; My Life; Cherry Picker; Graduation Day; Julia; Raccoons; Lover's Waltz
Garrison Keillor (Author), Garrison Keillor (Narrator)
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A Prairie Home Companion 25th Anniversary Collection
This anniversary release features highlights from 25 years on the air, including favorite monologues like 'Truckstop,' 'Gospel Birds' and 'Pontoon Boat,' plus brand-new stories never before available on audio. Also includes a special bonus collection of 25 toe-tapping tunes with down-home music from long-time show regulars, including Butch Thompson, the Powdermilk Biscuit Band, Greg Brown, the Hopeful Gospel Quartet, Robin and Linda Williams, and many more. Contents:Truckstop; The Way You Look Tonight; The Trip to Norway; Cowpies; Kristina's Double Date; Won't You be My Ginger?; Gospel Birds; The Living Flag; Green Summertime; A Summer Night; Berena: A Concert Waltz; Nearer My God to Thee; Pontoon Boat; How Long, How Long Blues; Hog Slaughter; Giant Decoys; The Secret Lutherans; Deep Creek; A Rich Full Life; Guys On Ice; Clarence Cleans His Roof; Confessional; Our Team; Turn Your Radio On; Cripple Creek; Blue Train; Oh Sister, Ain't That Hot?; Chapel of Love; Oh Baby; Minneapolis Blues; Back in the City; Mandy Make Up Your Mind; Air Mail Special; Little Red Hen; Walk Over God's Heaven; That's All Right Mama; The Stars & Stripes Forever March; Hula Lou; Jingle Medley; Nashville Pickin'; Cold, Cold Heart; Down the Line; Just Rockin'; Goodnight Baby; Nobody Knows When Your Down & Out; Road to Kingdom Come; Stride by Stride; Let's Have A Party
Garrison Keillor (Author), Garrison Keillor (Narrator)
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A Prairie Home Companion 40th Anniversary Collection
Since A Prairie Home Companion first went on the air, July 6, 1974, a steady stream of great musicians has crossed its stage ---Chet Atkins, Greg Brown, Emmylou Harris, The Every Brothers, Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings, Peter Ostroushko, The Wailin Jennys, Robin and Linda Williams, Iris DeMent, Willie Nelson, Odetta, Doc Watson, Jean Redpath---- plus the radio detective Guy Noir, sound effects artists Tom Keith and Fred Newman, and the good people of Lake Wobegon, Minnesota. An all-star roster of favorite performers joined thousands of fans to celebrate the anniversary on the lawn of Macalester College in St. Paul, a stone's throw from the hall where the first broadcast was made. In this, the most comprehensive collection ever of highlights from America's favorite live radio show, we are pleased to present eighty-five tracks (five hours!) of the finest performances from the vast archives of A Prairie Home Companion, including highlights from the 40th anniversary celebration. With a souvenir booklet featuring rare photos and a new essay by Garrison Keillor. DISC 1 1) Hello Love Garrison Keillor, Steven Gammell, Buzz Kemper, Craig Ruble. 2) Tiger Rag Chet Atkins, Jethro Burns. 3) Frankie Jean Bill Hinkley, Judy Larson. 4) Powdermilk Biscuit Theme Brian Barnes with Stoney Lonesome, Butch Thompson, George "Red" Maddock. 5) Red Dancing Shoes Peter Ostroushko and the New Prairie Ramblers. 6) Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out Odetta, Butch Thompson Trio. 7) Dreadful Wind and Rain Mike Seeger. 8) Mouth Music Jean Redpath. 9) Please, Mr. Conductor Helen Schneyer with Lisa Neustadt, Lisa Null, Claudia Schmidt. 10) AJUA HOT SAUCE Garrison Keillor, Pete Anderson and Stoney Lonesome, Butch Thompson Trio. 11) New Ulm Polka Douglas Dickover. 12) Minneapolis Blues Red Maddock, Butch Thompson, Bill Evans. (m. Red Maddock (w/m: George Maddock) 13) Candyman Blues Soupy Schindler. 14) Why Should I Be Lonely Steve Gammell, Craig Ruble. 15) Tennessee Waltz Cal Hand, Bill Hinkley, Judy Larson, Dick Hedlund . 16) SPONSORS, 1980 Garrison Keillor, Adam Granger. 17) My Fate is in Your Hands Butch Thompson. 18) DIET SQUAD Studs Terkel, Garrison Keillor, Les Podewell, Joe Trimbach, Kate MacKenzie , Peter Ostroushko, Butch Thompson Trio. 19) Sweet Lorraine Butch Thompson Trio with Charlie DeVore, Brian O'Connell. 20) St. Louis Blues Jethro Burns. DISC 2 1) Way Downtown Doc Watson, Bob Brozman, T. Michael Coleman, Peter Ostroushko, Butch Thompson, Merle Watson. 2) Little Sadie Doc Watson, T. Michael Coleman, Merle Watson. 3) FEARMONGERS SHOP Garrison Keillor. 4) On Raglan Road Cathal McConnell 5) San Antonio Stroll Chet Atkins, Johnny Gimble, Peter Ostroushko, Bruce Calin, Red Maddock. 6) Vincent 4/26/1986 (3:11) Chet Atkins. 7) TOM'S NEW DOOR Garrison Keillor, Tom Keith, Johnny Gimble, Kate MacKenzie, Butch Thompson. 8) Eriskay Love Lilt Jean Redpath 9) Tuna, the Food of My Soul Jean Redpath, Garrison Keillor, Prudence Johnson, Philip Brunelle. 10) He Wipes the Tear From Every Eye Jean Redpath, Abby Newton, Peter Ostroushko. 11) WILLIE'S CATS Willie Nelson, Garrison Keillor, Johnny Gimble, Peter Ostroushko, Butch Thompson, Henry Strezlecki, Randy Hauser. 12) Riding Down the Canyon Johnny Gimble, Willie Nelson, Garrison Keillor, Chet Atkins, Peter Ostroushko, Butch Thompson, Henry Strezlecki, Randy Hauser . 13) Oh Babe It Ain't No Lie Taj Mahal, Carlos Andrade and Band. 14) Key to the Highway Brownie McGhee. 15) If I Needed You Ricky Skaggs, Sharon White, Dorothy Skaggs, Hobert Skaggs. 16) Somebody Touched Me Ricky Skaggs, Sharon White, Dorothy Skaggs, Hobert Skaggs, Garrison Keillor. 17) Cara Mia Bobby McFerrin. 18) Drive Bobby McFerrin. 19) Barnyard Dance Bill Hinkley, Judy Larson, John Angus Foster, Marya Hart. 20) Pattin' that Cat Bill Hinkley, Judy Larson, John Angus Foster, Marya Hart.
Garrison Keillor (Author), Garrison Keillor, Various, Various Narrators, Various Narrators (Narrator)
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A Prairie Home Companion Anniversary Album: The First Five Years
This festive collection is a nostalgic trip through five years of America's favorite radio show. 'Commercials' for Powdermilk Biscuits, Jack's Deep Valley Bed and more introduce songs and sketches like 'The Finn Who Would Not Take a Sauna,' and 'The Cat Came Back.' Selected from the original live radio broadcasts. Contents:
Garrison Keillor (Author), Garrison Keillor (Narrator)
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