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The Soundtrack: May 2012

Listen to the music that inspired some of this month’s contributing writers, photographers, and story subjects.

by Our State Staff

It seems music is always playing – even if its just in the background. With this in mind, we asked this month’s writers, photographers, and story subjects to tell us what music filled the silence as they worked on the May 2012 issue.

We’ve assembled these songs into the music playlist below. So find a comfortable spot, kick back with this month’s Our State, and listen to the soundtrack for a richer experience.

Click the play button below to begin listening.

May Music Playlist from ourstate on 8tracks.

Track Listing

  • Heart to Tell by The Love Language – recommended by Lissa Gotwals.
  • Lonely Boy by The Black Keys – recommended by Sandy Lang and Peter Frank Edwards.
  • Leaving Eden by Polecat Creek – recommended by Jeri Rowe.
  • Talk About Suffering by Doc Watson – recommended by Sandy Lang and Peter Frank Edwards.
  • Dance All Night by Ryan Adams & The Cardinals – recommended by Michael Waller at Carolina Shuckers.
  • Abilene by Lightnings Hopkins – recommended by Sandy Lang and Peter Frank Edwards.
  • The Road Pt. 2 by Midtown Dickens – recommended by Lissa Gotwals.
  • January Wedding by the Avett Brothers – recommended by Lissa Gotwals.
  • Double Happiness by Lloyd Cole – recommended by Sandy Lang and Peter Frank Edwards.

This story was published on Apr 18, 2012

Our State Staff

Our State Staff

Since 1933, Our State has shared stories about North Carolina with readers both in state and around the world. We celebrate the people and places that make this state great. From the mountains to the coast, we feature North Carolina travel, history, food, and beautiful scenic photography.