History Center compiles musical collage for Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ^ | August 07, 2002 | Adrian McCoy

[glorygirl]

If Pittsburgh had its own unique soundtrack, with songs that have some connection to the city, what would it be? It could include "Blue Velvet" and "Blue Moon," or Stephen Foster's "Oh Susannah" and Donnie Iris' "Ah Leah."

Based on the belief that plenty of good music has come out of Pittsburgh, the Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center has launched a "Soundtrack of Our City" initiative, asking Pittsburghers to vote for their most memorable songs. The music should be about Pittsburgh or composed or performed by Pittsburgh artists. The ones with the most votes will be used to compile a series of city "soundtracks," which will be played in the History Center's Great Hall.

[glorygirl]

Big Pittsburgh ping for a local story with "national connections." At least most on the list have them. (Didn't know Slim Bryant from Pgh.) Interesting that Donnie Iris is leading the web poll for artists that should be included.

I want to know what happened to "What A Feelin'" from Flashdance.

[glorygirl]

bump

[martin_fierro]

Please, PLEASE, no "We Are Family" by Sister Sledge.

The '79 Pirates beat THAT one into the ground!

[Glenn]

Some good music on that list. I know I'll have at least two songs running through my head today.

[bloodmeridian]

I'd vote for "Dahntahn," by Paulsen and Krenn.

[SoothingDave]

Interesting that Donnie Iris is leading the web poll for artists that should be included.

I would expect nothing less.

SD