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Program 10-11-14-B

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"Art is a more trustworthy expression of God than religion." That's a line from Rosanne Cash's new memoir, "Composed." In this hour of To the Best of Our Knowledge, Rosanne Cash talks about following in the footsteps of her father, country music icon, Johnny Cash, and how she found her own artistic voice. Also, Rob Sheffield talks about "Talking to Girls About Duran Duran."

SEGMENT 1:

Rosanne Cash is the daughter of country music legend Johnny Cash, but she's forged her own very successful career in music. In addition to fourteen albums and eleven number one singles, she's written essays and fiction. She talks with Steve Paulson about her latest literary effort, a memoir called "Composed."

SEGMENT 2:

Diederick Van Eck grew up in the shadow of the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, and has always been fascinated by the colors and textures of van Gogh's paintings. Now he's created a CD called "Van Gogh by Van Eck: A Musical Journey in the Heart and Sould of Vincent Van Gogh." He tells Jim Fleming about his inspirations.

SEGMENT 3:

Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale were art students in the 1970s when they formed a different kind of rock band called "Devo," short for "de-evolution." Now this hugely successful band of the 70s and 80s is back with a new album. To the Best of Our Knowledge producer Doug Gordon talked with Devo co-founder Gerald Casale about the return of Devo. Also, music journalist Rob Sheffield has a new book out remembering his fascination with Duran Duran. He tells Anne Strainchamps about "Talking to Girls About Duran Duran: One Young Man's Quest for True Love and a Cooler Haircut."

CD copies are available at 1-800-747-7444. Ask for program number 10-11-07-B.

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Books & CDs:

Rosanne Cash, Composed: A Memoir (Viking)
Rob Sheffield, Talking to Girls About Duran Duran: One Young Man’s Quest for True Love and a Cooler Haircut (Dutton)
Diederick Van Eck, Van Gogh by Van Eck: A Musical Journey into the Heart and Soul of Vincent van Gogh (Private Sound) (CD)
Jerry Casale/Devo, Something for Everybody (Warner Bros.) (CD)

Websites:

• -- Rosanne Cash
  http://www.rosannecash.com/
  
• -- Diederick van Eck/Van Gogh by Van eck http://www.vangoghbyvaneck.com/
  
• -- Gerald Casale/Devo
  http://www.clubdevo.com/
  
• -- Rob Sheffield
  http://www.robsheffield.com/

Music:

• -- 'Notorious" (Karaoke version in the style of Duran Duran) from the CD, "Sunfly Gold Series: In the Style of Duran Duran" (Sunfly)
  
• -- Music heard in Rosanne Cash interview:
  -- "Paralyzed"/Rosanne Cash
  from the CD, "Interiors" (Sony)
  -- "The Wheel"/Rosanne Cash
  from the CD, "The Wheel" (Sony)
  -- "September When It Comes"/Rosanne Cash featuring Johnny Cash from the CD, "Rules of Travel" (Capitol)
  -- "Long Black Veil"/Rosanne Cash featuring Jeff Tweedy from the CD, "The List" (Manhattan Records)
  
• -- Music heard after Rosanne Cash interview:
  -- "Tennessee Flat Top Box" (Karaoke version in the style of Rosanne Cash from the CD, "Karaoke Hits: In the Style of Rosanne Cash, Volume 1" (Stingray Music)
  
• -- Music heard in Diederick Van Eck interview:
  -- "One of the Family"/Diederick Van Eck
  -- "Picture of a Man"/Diederick Van Eck
  -- "Lost Letter to Theo"/Diederick Van Eck
  -- "La Belle de Nuit"/Diederick Van Eck
  All songs from the CD, "Van Gogh by Van Eck: A Musical Journey into the Heart and Soul of Vincent Van Gogh" (Private Sound) http://www.vangoghbyvaneck.com/
  
• -- Music heard after Diederick Van Eck interview
  -- "Vincent"/Chet Atkins
  from the CD, "Read My Licks" (Sony)
  
• -- Music heard in Gerald Casale/Devo interview:
  -- "General Boy Visits Apocalypse Now - General Boy"
  from the two-CD set, Devo/"Pioneers Who Got Scalped: The Anthology" (Rhino/WEA)
  -- "Devo Corporate Anthem"/Devo
  from the CD, "Duty Now for the Future" (Warner Bros.)
  -- "Fresh"/Devo
  from the CD, "Something for Everybody" (Warner Bros.)
  -- "What We Do"/Devo
  from the CD, "Something for Everybody" (Warner Bros.)
  -- "No Place Like Home"/Devo
  from the CD, "Something for Everybody" (Warner Bros.) http://www.clubdevo.com/
  
• -- Music heard in Rob Sheffield interview:
  -- "Hungry Like the Wolf"/Duran Duran
  from the CD, "Duran Duran: Greatest" (Capitol)
  -- "Save A Prayer"/Duran Duran
  from the CD, "Duran Duran: Greatest" (Capitol)
  -- "Jessie's Girl"/Rick Springfield
  from the CD, "Rick Springfield's Greatest Hits" (RCA)
  
• -- Music heard after Rob Sheffield interview:
  -- "Hungry Like the Wolf"/Vitamin String Quartet from the CD, "The String Quartet Tribute to Duran Duran" (Vitamin Records)

Distribution dates: week of 11/14/2010 - hour 2 click HERE for timings and cues

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