Guest DJ M. Ward

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New-folk artist M. Ward talks about his latest CD, Post-War and shares some of his favorite recordings. Hear selections from his new album and earlier work, plus songs and artists that have inspired him over the years, like Roy Orbison, the Beach Boys and John Fahey.

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M. Ward

CD: Post-War
Song: "Poison Cup"
Label: Merge

Listen to "Poison Cup"

Roy Orbison

CD: In Dreams: Roy Orbison's Greatest Hits
Song: "In Dreams"
Label: Orbison Records

Listen to "In Dreams"

M. Ward

CD: Transfiguration of Vincent
Song: "Vincent O'Brien"
Label: Merge

Listen to "Vincent O'Brien"

M. Ward

CD: Transistor Radio
Song: "Sweethearts on Parade"
Label: Merge

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Louis Armstrong

CD: Butter and Eggman
Song: "Sweethearts on Parade"
Label: Rhino

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John Fahey

CD: The Transfiguration of Blind Joe Death
Song: "Poor Boy"
Label: Takoma

Listen to "Poor Boy"

M. Ward

CD: End of Amnesia
Song: "Silverline"
Label: Merge

Listen to "Silverline"

Beach Boys

CD: Pet Sounds
Song: "Don't Talk"
Label: Capitol

Listen to "Don't Talk"

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M. Ward

CD: Transfiguration of Vincent
Song: "Helicopter"
Label: Merge

Listen to "Helicopter"

My Morning Jacket

CD: Z
Song: "Knot Comes Loose"
Label: ATO

Listen to "Knot Comes Loose"

M. Ward

CD: Post War
Song: "Right in the Head"
Label: Merge

Listen to "Right in the Head"

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