Mississippi

by Corny O'Connell | 12/10/2019 | 6:00am

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Mississippi was admitted to the Union as the 20th state on this date in 1817. So today we're looking for songs that mention Mississippi - the state or the river. Share your favorites and we'll spin a set after 9am.

Here's what we played:

Jesse Winchester "Mississippi You're on My Mind"

The Doobie Brothers "Black Water"

Bob Dylan "Mississippi"

June Tabor and the Oyster Band "Mississippi"

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts "New Orleans"

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