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I Get a Kick Out Of You

Adding Frank Sinatra’s version of the Cole Porter standard I Get a Kick Out of You to the Bourbon playlist. It spun up this morning while we were taking a break from Christmas music. The song appears on Songs for … Continue reading

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Dead Flowers

The random gods spun up Townes Van Zandt singing Dead Flowers tonight. The original Stones version appeared on the Julep Sessions Vol. I. I remember that I printed copies of the lyrics and brought them to the inaugural bourbonhours.comĀ  Kentucky … Continue reading

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Bill Monroe – Kentucky Waltz

Listened to Bill Monroe’s Kentucky Waltz this morning. In my fog, I can’t remember if we’ve actually had this version on any previous version of the Julep Sessions. I’m adding it to the current list of hopefuls just in case. … Continue reading

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The Bourbon Playlist

The Bourbonhours Playlist is a list of songs that satisfy three simple criteria. To make the list, each song: 1) is an example of the bourbon genre, 2) has not appeared on any version of the Julep Sessions drinklist previously … Continue reading

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Julep Sessions Volume V

Although there was no lack of material, the Bourbonhours Radio Chorus ran out of steam in year five, so we took a break. A year later, in 2006, the 6th annual Kentucky Derby Party saw a new list of songs. … Continue reading

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Julep Sessions Volume 4

2004 saw the 4th annual Kentucky Derby Party in full swing. It’s popularity had grown to legendary proportions and expectations. Mint Juleps were on ice, southern food was on the menu, and people filled the house and backyard. The ensuing … Continue reading

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Julep Sessions Volume 3

When 2003 rolled around he popularity of the bourbon song list had risen to epic proportions, and included the turkey calls. Was it possible to celebrate the Kentucky Derby without a bourbon song list and an original creation? This year’s … Continue reading

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Julep Sessions Volume 2

In 2002, our bourbon celebrations became the 2nd annual Kentucky Derby Party. Bourbon was on the table and another Julep Sessions song list was formed, but this time the list included an original tune sung by the Bourbonhours Radio Chorus, … Continue reading

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Julep Sessions Volume 1

In May 2001 we had our first Vancouver style Kentucky Derby Party. The Bourbonhours Radio Chorus put together a song list of bourbon genre music. It consisted of music that honed in on the subject of mint juleps, roses, horses, … Continue reading

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