On September 23, 2016, “Cooking Viny;” label released “Shine a Light: Field Recordings from the Great American Railroad”, an album of field recordings made by Billy Bragg and Joe Henry, as they performed in waiting rooms and trackside at railway stations on a journey between Chicago and Los Angeles in March 2016. The album was produced by Billy Brag and Joe Henry.

Personnel:

• Billy Bragg – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar
• Joe Henry – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, harmonica
• Ryan Freeland – engineer, mixing

Track listing:

1. Rock Island Line – traditional, arranged by Billy Bragg, Joe Henry
2. The L&N Don’t Stop Here Any More – Jean Ritchie
3. Midnight Special – Huddie Ledbetter
4. Railroad Bill – traditional, arranged by Billy Bragg, Joe Henry
5. Lonesome Whistle – Hank Williams; Jimmie Davis
6. KC Moan – Tewee Blackman
7. Waiting for a Train – Jimmie Rodgers
8. In the Pines – traditional, arranged by Billy Bragg, Joe Henry
9. Gentle on My Mind – John Hartford
10. Hobo’s Lullaby – Goebel Reeves
11. Railroading on the Great Divide – Sara Carter
12. John Henry – traditional, arranged by Billy Bragg, Joe Henry
13. Early Morning Rain – Gordon Lightfoot