Ep. 05 - Beyond A Cappella
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Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Beyond A Cappella is a weekly journey into the music and stories shared by Julie Lawson, wife and former manager of the late Jerry Lawson who is revered as the king of a cappella. She brings Jerry's lighthearted humor to life through by blending funny, interesting anecdotes with behind the scenes details about his life. The show highlights Jerry's pioneering work as the lead singer, arranger, and producer of The Persuasions for over four decades. It also details Jerry's next chapter after leaving The Persuasions leading to his collaboration with the a cappella group Talk of the Town. Through these broadcasts, Julie also shares a selection of Jerry's instrument-backed unreleased recordings and collaborative projects, offering a unique first-hand perspective of the significant role Jerry Lawson played in the American musical experience.
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- 0:00 Good Old A Cappella
- 2:37 JULIE
- 6:04 The River of Dreams
- 9:24 Mountain of Love
- 11:39 Thank God For You
- 14:20 JULIE
- 17:44 It's Gonna Rain Again
- 20:05 Feel the Rain
- 24:22 The Rain
- 28:01 JULIE
- 28:58 Ain't The Good News
- 31:33 All I Have To Do Is Dream
- 35:18 Members Only
- 38:58 JULIE
- 39:53 Heaven Help Us All
- 42:49 The House of the Rising Sun
- 44:47 Hallelujah Time
- 48:31 JULIE
- 49:30 Imagine
- 55:22 JULIE
- 55:59 Still Ain't Got No Band
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