#475 - Dan Penn

475 - Dan Penn Dan Penn brings in 17 years of The Paul Leslie Hour. It's a great honor to welcome an influential songwriter of songs recorded by the greatest singers in many genres from soul, blues, rock and country. Aretha Franklin, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Box Tops, Conway Twitty, Percy Sledge and Janis Joplin have all put their stamp on songs Dan Penn wrote. Dan Penn's records are a treat to listen to. His vocals are one of a kind. His latest album "Living on Mercy" is out now on CD and digital with a vinyl record version coming soon. An inductee of the Alabama Music Hall of Fame, Dan Penn is right here on The Paul Leslie Hour. It couldn't be a bigger honor. The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.