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Rhode Island in the Limelight: Music, A-M Neoplan Danceable ode to the German-made buses utilized by RIPTA in the 1990s, with shout-outs for numerous Rhode Island stops. From 1992 album Neoplan (or collected on the 1993 compilation 94 HJY Hometown Heroes). Lyrics: Newport Girls From the 2004 CD Catch and Release. Newport, Rhode Island Guitar instrumental from the 1991 album Some Towns and Cities. The Night It Rained Glass on Union Street Instrumental from the 2005 CD Quiet Room. No School Today Featuring the voice of WPRO's Salty Brine, from the 1988 album You're In Trouble. Oh Listen Rhode Island From the 2000 CD compilation Christmas Across America: North. One Clam Cake From the 2000 CD Keep On Fishin'. One Providence Anti-Buddy Cianci/pro Jorge Elorza tune from the 2014 Providence mayoral election, as performed by the Gnomes on Youtube: The Palatine From the 2000 CD Keep On Fishin'. Covered by Pendragon on their 1993 album Passage to New England. Pawtucket From the 1997 CD No Less The Trees Than The Stars. Covered by The 'Mericans on their 2013 digital album A Tribute to Providence. Pawtucket Pickup Instrumental from the 2002 CD It's a Sin. Perryville Reel, Rhode Island Reel Covered by Patrick Sky on his 1975 album Two Steps Forward, One Step Back. Piracy From the 2000 CD Keep On Fishin'. The lyrics tell of the twenty-six pirates who were hung on Gravely Point in Newport in 1723. Poor Little Rhode Island "Poor Little Rhode Island" was featured in the 1944 movie, Carolina Blues, in which it was performed by Ann Miller. While that version doesn't seem to be available online, a number of cover versions are: 1945: Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians. 1960: Louisiana guitarist Dale Hawkins. 2002: The Gazetteers from the album Territory Songs. Providence Home Town Song One-sided, radio-only 45 rpm record, from WICE 1290 AM, 1963. Providence Nigga! Circa 2011. Note: contains explicit lyrics. The Providence Reel Performed by Pendragon as part of a medley on their 1993 album Passage to New England. The liner notes state: "Legend has it that fiddler Michael Coleman was once on his way to play in Providence, RI, could not remember the name of this first tune, and simply called it "The Providence Reel." Here's another version by the Czech band Asonance from their 2000 album Alison Gross.< br /> Providence, Rhode Island Ambient track from the 1997 album First Encounter Tour 1996. Providence Rhode Island Circa 2010. Note: contains explicit lyrics. The Providence Waltz From the 2000 CD Keep On Fishin'. Peter Breen covered the tune on the 2010 CD Yup, I Said That. A Compilation of Artists Performing the 'Classic' Hits of Jon Campbell. Quonset Hut From the 2000 CD Keep On Fishin'. Covered by Wesley "Geno" Leech on the 2010 CD Yup, I Said That. A Compilation of Artists Performing the 'Classic' Hits of Jon Campbell. Rhode Island in the Limelight: Music, A-M What did we miss?Can't find your favorite Rhode Islandy tune here? Drop us a line at stuffie@quahog.org and let us know what we overlooked! This article last edited December 9, 2015 © 1999–2018 Quahog.org (with the exception of elements provided by contributors, as noted). | ||
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