Leap – Richard Pryor and the Power of Belief

Middle America

7. Wendell tells the story of Richard Pryor's comedic coming-of-age in Peoria and his leap of faith in heading to NYC. Wendell also discusses his early attempts to tour full time with his college band.

"Middle America" is a podcast using history, storytelling, and music to talk about all of the issues and feelings brought on by the world around us. "Middle America" is an access point to everything under the sun.

Music in this episode:
Jared Grabb “Prison Bars (Middle America Version)”
Jared Grabb “Down by the Riverside” (traditional)
Tina Sparkle “Through Your Unkissed Hazel Eyes”
Tina Sparkle “Reprise (Through Your Unkissed Hazel Eyes – Instrumental Version)”
John Bellows “Happy Talk” (from South Pacific)
Tina Sparkle “Oh Redheads”
Jared Grabb “Middle America Ad Music”
Scouts Honor “I Am the Dust”
Tina Sparkle “Protecting What Matters (Instrumental Version)"
Jared Grabb “Whitewashing (Middle America Version)”

The featured music for this episode was South Pacific’s “Happy Talk” performed by John Bellows and “Oh Redheads” by Tina Sparkle. Everything else was created by Jared Grabb along with Chris Mackey in an appearance on bass guitar and Thomas Satterfield in an appearance on drums except for the instrumental versions of “Through Your Unkissed Hazel Eyes,” “Reprise,” and “Protecting What Matters,” which are all by Tina Sparkle. “Down by the Riverside” is an unattributed traditional spiritual.

All of Jared Grabb's and Scouts Honor's music is published by Roots In Gasoline (ASCAP).
All of Tina Sparkle's music is published by Sleeze For Sad Sacks (ASCAP).

Editing assistance was provided by Becca Taylor.

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