Episode 2341: 24-36 Humor in Difficult Times, Pt.1

It seems we're inundated with news these days - so many stories come at us during the day. This week and next we offer a remedy for these difficult times with humorous songs with little political content. On the first installment we'll hear from Loudon Wainwright III, The Princes of Serendip, Dan Hicks and his Hot Licks, Andy Breckman, Peter Mayer and many more. So turn away from the TV, put down your phone for a little bit, and just have fun … this week on The Sing Out! Radio Magazine.Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways Bowhunter / “Violin vs Fiddle - L'ville (Snake Hunt)” / Four Hands Round / Self-producedLoudon Wainwright III / “Cardboard Boxes” / I'm Aright / RounderThe Princes of Serendip / “A Scientific Love Song” / Yumpatiddly Bee / Jaiya RecordsDan Berggren / “Fix it or Stop Complaining” / Fresh Territory / Sleeping GiantThe Ragtime Rumors / “Way Too Smart” / Rag 'N Roll / RufOld Man Luedecke / “Lego and Renaissance Painting” / Live at the Chester Playhouse / True NorthOld Man Leudecke / “Girl with the Pearl Earring” / Live at the Chester Playhouse / True NorthCarla Gover / “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” / Gypsy Ways / Self-producedDan Hicks & His Hot Licks / “Shorty Falls in Love” / Where's the Money / MCABowhunter / “The Saddest Thing-Ten Strike” / Four Hands Round / Self-producedJohn Hartford / “Watching the River Go By” / A Tribute to John Hartford / Blue PlateAndy Breckman / “Railroad Bill” / Fast Folk A Community of Singers & Songwriters / Smithsonian  Folkways Robin & Linda Williams / “Herding Cattle in a Cadillac Coupe Deville / Live in Holland / Strictly CountryMaria Muldaur / “Don't You Make Me High (Don't You Feel My Leg)” / Maria Muldaur / RepriseThe Volo Bogtrotters / “Don't Try It Cause It Can't Be Done” / Old-Time String Band with Vocal Accompaniment / MarimacPeter Mayer / “The Introvert Song” / Elements / Blue BoatPete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways