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Robin & Linda Williams' music, a mix of bluegrass, folk, old-time country and gospel, has defined the sound of public radio's A Prairie Home Companion. They've long been among Garrison Keillor's favorite guests for the 30+ years of the show - so much so that frequent listeners consider them "regulars." They were featured performers in Robert Altman's 2006 major motion picture based on the show. A Prairie Home Companion has been such an important part of their musical career, it is fitting that the Williams' first true retrospective is a collection of live performances on the show. Culled from their on-air appearances over decades, RADIO SONGS includes original favorites and cover songs by some of their songwriting heroes, including The Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers, Charlie Poole and Lefty Frizzell. Digging deep into their personal catalog, they include songs dating back to 1977 ("Restless One") to tunes never recorded, like the often requested "50,000 Names," which was originally worked up for a special Memorial Day show. Other highlights include down-home country tune "Things I've Learned," the nostalgic World War ll-era song "We'll Meet Again," and the comedic radio advertisement for "Marvin & Mavis Smiley - Down Home Diva." In addition to working with Keillor, Robin & Linda crossed paths with many wonderful musicians, many of whom are represented on the new CD - Mike Seeger, The Hopeful Gospel Quartet, Mountain Heart, Peter Ostroushko, The Guy's All-Star Shoe Band and the Williams' own critically acclaimed Fine Group. Showcasing the duo's humor, warmth and raucous roadhouse sensibilities, Radio Songs is a unique retrospective of one of the most enduring and energetic roots music acts of our time.