On The Road (Day 0): Nashville and Memphis, TN

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Time for a trip back in music history, no flux capacitor needed. Nashville and Memphis still hold much of the underpinnings of blues and rock ‘n’ roll. Just at St. Louis’ weather is finally becoming bearable, it’s time to hightail it to Tennessee for a musical history lesson. And, Memphis BBQ wouldn’t hurt, either.

See our playlist for the ride after the jump.

All of these artists have some connection to this month’s cities, from being born in Tennessee to recording his or her first single at Sun Studios (can you guess who?):

1. Elvis – “That’s All Right”
2. Pujol – “Keeper of Atlantis”
3. Sam & Dave – “Soul Man”
4. Johnny Cash – “I Walk The Line”
5. Jeff the Brotherhood – “U Got The Look”
6. The Ettes – “Take It With You”
7. Those Darlins – “Screws Get Loose”
8. B.B. King – “Ain’t Nobody Home”
9. Albert King – “Born Under a Bad Sign”
10. Big Star  – “Thirteen”
11. Three 6 Mafia – “Stay Fly”

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