The Grapevine takes a spin on the roads of the Chitlin' Circuit with some of the musicians that were the backbone of sound & good times during that legendary period. Big Joe Turner, Ray Charles, Little Esther and Hank Ballard all make appearances on this broadcast with plenty more to round it out.
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The author did an exceptionally wonderful job on capturing the spirit and details of the Chitlin' Circuit.