"Moonlight in Vermont"
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Joe Hunter and his guest, Bill Rudman, listen with you to renditions of "Moonlight in Vermont" by Margaret Whiting, Ray Charles, Ahmad Jamal, and Willie Nelson. As the nephew of the song’s lyricist, John Blackburn, Bill Rudman gives us special insight into the history of this piece. Then you'll enjoy this week's bonus tune by Ahmad Jamal and his trio, performing a piece by one Rudman’s favorite composers. (S1 Ep4)
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