Location: Paris

“Paris, Texas” is most famously known for Ry Cooder’s haunting 1984 slide-guitar soundtrack to Wim Wenders’ iconic film of the same name. It has also become synonymous with a prominent alternative hip-hop duo from Compton, and a cult-favorite 2000s midwest emo band.

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Paris: Lefty Frizzell on Radio Station KPLT

Where Lefty Frizzell First Went on the Radio

While living in nearby Greenville, a teenage Lefty Frizzell performed on KPLT radio in Paris, Texas — and met the woman who would become his wife.

Categories Artists Lefty Frizzell

Paris: Ella Mae Morse at the Corner Store Where She Learned the Blues

Where Ella Mae Morse Learned the Blues

In Paris, Texas, young Ella Mae Morse met Uncle Joe, an elderly blues guitarist who taught her to sing the blues and changed American music forever.

Categories Artists Ella Mae Morse

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