Record of the Month - Stamgast - December - Dirt Farmer - Levon Helm

     1. West                                       1                  *                    <2> 

Lucinda Williams (Lost Highway)   

2.  Back to black                             3                 *                <2> 

Amy Winehouse (Island) 

  3. Not too late                                *              *                    <1> 
Norah Jones (EMI) 

4. Happy songs from Rattlesnake Gulch    *           *               <1> 
Joe Ely (Rack Em) 

5. My name is Buddy                               *            *              <1> 
Ry Cooder (Nonesuch - WEA) 

6. Thirteen cities                                              *        *        <1> 
Richmond Fontaine (El Cortez) 

7. Children running through                             11        *         <2> 
Patty Griffin (ATO) 

   8. Lost men and angry girls                     *               *              <1> 
Audrey Auld Mezera (Reckless) 

9.  9                                               7              2                 <4> 
Damien Rice (WEA) 

10. The sermon on exposition boulevard     2              *             <2> 
Rickie Lee Jones (New West) 

11. War and peace                               *              *                <1> 
Butch Hancock (Two Roads) 

12. Rootsclub                                                12          *          <2> 
Rootsclub (Rosa) 

13. Country ghetto                                         *           *            <1> 
JJ Grey & Mofro (Alligator - Munich) 

***

New or Cooking: 

Waterloo, Tn.               Hymn for my soul              Over the hills 
Uncle Earl (Rounder)                    Joe Cocker (EMI)                Lucy Kaplansky (Red House) 

Diamond Days          100 miles or more                One tough town 
Eric Bibb (Tearc)              Alison Krauss (Rounder)                  David Olney (Red Parlor - Xango) 

Don't tell Columbus               Rhinestoned                Elana James 
Graham Parker (Bloodshot)               Pam Tillis (31 Tigers)                   Elana James (Snarf) 

Black Snake Moan                  From the cradle to the grave              We'll never turn back 
Soundtrack(New West)              Dale Watson (Hyena)               Mavis Staples (Anti) 

***

Compiled by Paul van Gelder/Based on airplay National Radio: "For the Record" "Over de schutting"(VARA)/"American Connection"(KRO)/ "Boogie Nights (VPRO) 
Regional radio: "Weekendmol"(Omroep Brabant)/"Hubert on the air"(L1)/Wim Kerkhof(Radio Rijnmond)/"Muziek en toch.."/"Giddy  
Up Country"(Radio 227)/Radio Waddenzee/Local and internet Radio:Paulvangelder.com/WOLD at Shoutcast.com/" down from the  
mountain"(VPRO)/EbischAlt Country/Radio Hoorn/Winschoten/BRTO/Lelystad/Sales:Sonic/Munich/CRS/M&W/Bertus/Corazong/  
Special Retailers/Lucky Dice, Amsterdam/Rootsmail,Breda/Diskid,Zwolle/List can be heard on Radio 227,Waddenzee,Lelystad,  
VARA/List also published in Country Gazette and on www.paulvangelder.com/www.americanaradio.nl/The Top 13 is independent,  
reliable and exists since October 2000. Region: The Netherlands. Distribution or advertising contact gelder@paulvangelder.com 

number         title,artist, (label)                 last month                 2 m.ago                        <m.in list>

              1              West                                                              *                             *                               <1>
Lucinda Williams (Lost Highway)

      2              The sermon on …                                      *                         *                                  <1>
Rickie Lee Jones (New West)

3              Back to black                                         *                          *                                 <1>
Amy Winehouse (Island)

4                 The Pull                                        4                             11                                    <3>
Kreg Viesselman (Red Kite)

5                     Orphans                                                          1                            2                  <3>
Tom Waits (Anti)

6              The road to Escondido                                  3                     6                                  <4>
JJ Cale & Eric Clapton (Reprise)

7                         9                                                   2                        13                                   <3>
Damien Rice (WEA)

8                    Ya Dunya                                                      *                       *                              <1>
No Blues (Rounder)

9                 Garden Rocket                                                      *                           *                     <1>
Rainravens (Blue Rose)

10             Bad French                                               11                       *                                      <2>
JP Den Tex (Corazong)

       11                      Children running through                                                  *                      *                 <1>
Patty Griffin (ATO)

12               Rootsclub                                                               *                       *                         <1>
Rootsclub (Rosa)

13                  Too bad you're no good                                       *                      *                            <1>
Paul Craft (SCR)

Bubbling Up:
Mockingbird                     Blind man walking                                Hammer of the honky tonk Gods
Sally Spring (Sniffinpup)              Cadillac Sky (Skaggs Family)                        Bill Kirchen (Proper American)

Diamond Days                                      Endless Highway                                                   War and peace
Eric Bibb (Tearc)                      Music of the Band (Savoy)                               Butch Hancock (Two Roads)

The West was burning                              Viridian                                                            Elana James
Martha Scanlan (Sugar Hill)                       Greencards (Dualtone)                              Elana James (Snarf)

Black Snake Moan                                   Countrypolitan                                             Favorites Spend it all
Soundtrack(New West)                Southern Culture on the Skids (Yep Roc)              Bow Thayer & Perfect Train Wreck (Crooked Root)

"Compiled by Paul van Gelder/Based on airplay National Radio: ""For the Record"" ""Over de schutting""(VARA)/""American Connection""(KRO)/ ""Boogie Nights (VPRO)"
"Regional radio: ""Weekendmol""(Omroep Brabant)/""Hubert on the air""(L1)/Wim Kerkhof(Radio Rijnmond)/""Muziek en toch..""/""Giddy "
"Up Country""(Radio 227)/Radio Waddenzee/Local and internet Radio:Paulvangelder.com/WOLD at Shoutcast.com/"" down from the "
"mountain""(VPRO)/EbischAlt Country/Radio Hoorn/Winschoten/BRTO/Lelystad/Sales:Sonic/Munich/CRS/M&W/Bertus/Corazong/ "
Special Retailers/Lucky Dice, Amsterdam/Rootsmail,Breda/Diskid,Zwolle/List can be heard on Radio 227,Waddenzee,Lelystad, 
VARA/List also published in Country Gazette and on www.paulvangelder.com/www.americanaradio.nl/The Top 13 is independent, 
reliable and exists since October 2000. Region: The Netherlands. Distribution or advertising contact gelder@paulvangelder.com

Americana & Roots Top 13 
based on sales and airplay

 february-2007 

number   title,artist, (label)                           last month 2 m.ago <m.in list> 
1 Orphans                               2      *     <2> 
 Tom Waits (Anti) 

     2         9                                   13       *      <2>  

       Damien Rice (WEA)
     3 The road to Escondido         6       12      <3> 
                          JJ Cale & Eric Clapton (Reprise) 

      4 The Pull                                  11      *      <2> 
                 Greg Viesselman (Red Kite) 

       5 Live at the Fillmore East      10       *     <2> 
           Neil Young (WEA)  

         6 Modern times                            3     3       <5> 
             Bob Dylan (Columbia) 

        7 Over the border                       *      *      <2> 
            Brandos (Blue Rose) 

                    8 Goodbye girl and the big apple circus *      *      <1>
        Chris Allen (Rosa) 

            9 Revelation                                    7     8      <3>
                   A.J.Roach (New Folkstar) 

              10 Last man standing                         1       1       <4>
                                 Jerry Lee Lewis (Go Entertainment) 

              11 Bad French                                   *       *       <1>
               JP Den Tex (Corazong) 

                 12 So much more                                 *        *       <1>
             Brett Dennen (Dualtone) 

                  13 Burning in hell                                  *       *       <1>

David Childers (Lucky Dice) 

Newbies: 
The sermon on exposition boulevard                 Never cried once                             Endless highway
Rickie Lee Jones (New West)       Lancaster Orchestra (Rootsy)           Music of the Band (Savoy) 

Death songs for the living                          West           Hammer of the Honky Tonk Gods 
Gob Iron (Sony)                         Lucinda Williams (Lost Highway)       Bill Kirchen (Proper American) 

Not too late              Horseshoes and hand grenades                   Live from Austin, Tx. 
Norah Jones (EMI)            Trent Summar (Palo Duro)      Johnny Cash (New West)  

Live from Austin, Tx.                        All in store                     Heartbreaker's Hall of Fame 
Neko Case (New West)                           Shiner Twins (Stagger Lee)           Sunny Sweeney (Big Machine) 

Compiled by Paul van Gelder/Based on airplay National Radio: "For the Record" "Over de schutting"(VARA)/"American Connection"(KRO)/ "Boogie Nights (VPRO)
Regional radio: "Weekendmol"(Omroep Brabant)/"Hubert on the air"(L1)/Wim Kerkhof(Radio Rijnmond)/"Muziek en toch.."/"Giddy 
Up Country"(Radio 227)/Radio Waddenzee/Local and internet Radio:Paulvangelder.com/WOLD at Shoutcast.com/"down from the 
mountain"(VPRO)/EbischAlt Country/Radio Hoorn/Winschoten/BRTO/Lelystad/Sales:Sonic/Munich/CRS/M&W/Bertus/Corazong/ 
Special Retailers/Lucky Dice, Amsterdam/Rootsmail,Breda/Diskid,Zwolle/List can be heard on Radio 227,Waddenzee,Lelystad, 
VARA/List also published in Country Gazette and on www.paulvangelder.com/www.americanaradio.nl/The Top 13 is independent, 
reliable and exists since October 2000. Region: The Netherlands. Distribution or advertising contact gelder@paulvangelder.com 

 january-2007 

number   title,artist, (label)                           last month 2 m.ago <m.in list> 
1 Last man standing                  1      3     <3> 
                          Jerry Lee Lewis (Go Entertainment) 

2 Orphans                                 *       *      <1> 
Tom Waits (Anti)  

3 Modern times                          3       1      <4> 
    Bob Dylan (Columbia) 

4 Cloud of unknowing                   4      4      <3> 
     Ad VanderVeen (Sonic) 

5 Nashville                                    2       2     <4> 
                 Solomon Burke (Shout Factory) 

   6 The road to Escondido            1     2      *      <2> 
                  J.J.Cale & Eric Clapton (Reprise) 

7 Revelation                                   8      *      <2> 
     A.J.Roach (New Folkstar) 

8 An other cup                               *      *      <1>
Yusuf Islam (Polydor) 

9 Hello love                                  11      *      <2>
         Be Good Tanyas (Nettwerk) 

10 Live at the Fillmore East             *       *       <1>
                      Neil Young & Crazy Horse (Reprise) 

11 The Pull                                        *       *       <1>
     Kreg Viesselman (Red Kite) 

12 Live from across the pond            *        *       <1>
Robert Cray (New West) 

13 9                                                    *       *       <1>
Damien Rice (WEA) 

Newbies: 
Americana 101                 Never cried once                             So much more
Frank Carlier (CRS)       Lancaster Orchestra (Rootsy)           Brett Dennen (Dualtone) 

Death songs for the living           Small town girl          Strange adventure 
Gob Iron (Sony)                         Kimmie Rhodes (Sunbird)       Mercy Brothers (Corazong) 

Horseshoes and hand grenades           Over the border                   Breathe 
Trent Summar & the New Row Mob (Palo Duro)            Brandos (Blue Rose)      Dan Bern(Messenger) 

Live from Austin, Tx.                        All in store                     Songbird 
Neko Case (New West)                           Shiner Twins (Stagger Lee)           Willie Nelson (Lost Highway) 

Compiled by Paul van Gelder/Based on airplay National Radio: "For the Record" "Over de schutting"(VARA)/"American Connection"(KRO)/ "Boogie Nights (VPRO)
Regional radio: "Weekendmol"(Omroep Brabant)/"Hubert on the air"(L1)/Wim Kerkhof(Radio Rijnmond)/"Muziek en toch.."/"Giddy 
Up Country"(Radio 227)/Radio Waddenzee/Local and internet Radio:Paulvangelder.com/WOLD at Shoutcast.com/"down from the 
mountain"(VPRO)/EbischAlt Country/Radio Hoorn/Winschoten/BRTO/Lelystad/Sales:Sonic/Munich/CRS/M&W/Bertus/Corazong/ 
Special Retailers/Lucky Dice, Amsterdam/Rootsmail,Breda/Diskid,Zwolle/List can be heard on Radio 227,Waddenzee,Lelystad, 
VARA/List also published in Country Gazette and on www.paulvangelder.com/www.americanaradio.nl/The Top 13 is independent, 
reliable and exists since October 2000. Region: The Netherlands. Distribution or advertising contact gelder@paulvangelder.com 




Americana & Roots Top 13 
based on sales and airplay

December 2006
number title,artist, (label)                             last month 2 m.ago <m.in list> 
1 Last man standing                 3    *     <3> 
                 Jerry Lee Lewis (Go Entertainment) 

        2 Nashville                                2       13      <3> 
                  Sololon Burke (Shout Factory) 

       3 Modern times                             1     1     <3> 
        Bob Dylan (Columbia) 

        4 Cloud of unknowing                     4     *     <2> 
          Ad VanderVeen (Sonic) 

        5 Jubilee Dive                                  5      7     <4> 
Drams (New West) 

     6 Wail and ride                        12      *          <2> 
                Grayson Capps (Hyena - Bertus)  

         7 Songs of the wild west island           *     *     <1> 
         Loomer (Newtone)  

       8 Revelation                                     *     *      <1> 
        A.J.Roach (New Folkstar)

        9 Ruby's torch                                   *     *      <1> 
         Nanci Griffith (Rounder) 

   10 The town and the city                  *      *      <1> 
Los Lobos (Hollywood) 

  11 Hello love                                      *    *     <1> 
                Be Good Tanyas (Nettwerk) 

  12 The road to Escondido                   *     *     <1> 
                 JJ Cale & Eric Clapton (Reprise) 

            13 Felt like a Sunday night                         *     *     <1> 
Cam Penner (Self released) 

Newbies: 

Americana 101                The Golden West                  On my way to see you 
Frank Carlier (CRS)     Laurie Lewis (Hightone)        Resentments (Blue Rose) 

9                          Small town girl                           Strange adventure 
Damien Rice (WEA)    Kimmie Rhodes (Sunbird)       Mercy Brothers (Corazong)

Outlaw country               Orphans                    Breathe 
Live from Austin, Tx (New West)    Tom Waits (Anti)       Dan Bern(Messenger) 

Rockin'in the forest with farmer Jason                               All in store                  Songbird

Jason Ringenberg (Blue Rose)                                     Shiner Twins (Stagger Lee)         Willie Nelson (Lost Highway) 

Compiled by Paul van Gelder/Based on airplay National Radio: "For the Record"(VARA)/"American Connection"(KRO)/ 
Regional radio: "Weekendmol"(Omroep Brabant)/"Hubert on the air"(L1)/Wim Kerkhof(Radio Rijnmond)/"Muziek en toch.."/"Giddy 
Up Country"(Radio 227)/Radio Waddenzee/Local and internet Radio:Paulvangelder.com/WOLD at Shoutcast.com/"down from the 
mountain"(VPRO)/EbischAlt Country/Radio Hoorn/Winschoten/BRTO/Lelystad/Sales:Sonic/Munich/CRS/M&W/Bertus/Corazong/ 
Special Retailers/Lucky Dice, Amsterdam/Rootsmail,Breda/Diskid,Zwolle/List can be heard on Radio 227,Waddenzee,Lelystad, 
VARA/List also published in Country Gazette and on www.paulvangelder.com/www.americanaradio.nl/The Top 13 is independent, 
reliable and exists since October 2000. Region: The Netherlands. Distribution or advertising contact gelder@paulvangelder.com 

November 2006
number title,artist, (label)         last month 2 m.ago <m.in list> 
1 Modern times                 1    *     <2> 
Bob Dylan (Columbia) 

        2 Nashville                         13       *      <2> 
                Solomon Burke (Shout Factory) 

       3 Last man standing              *     *     <1> 
             Jerry Lee Lewis (Shangri-La) 

        4 Cloud of unknowing           *     *     <1> 
          Ad VanderVeen (Sonic) 

        5 Jubilee Dive                       7      7     <3> 
Drams (New West) 

     6 Sailover                   12      *          <2> 
P.F.Sloan (Hightone)  

         7 Strange adventure                 *     *     <1> 
         Mercy Brothers (Corazong) 

       8 Brand new bag                  *     *      <1> 
        Kelly Pardekooper (Sonic) 

        9 Bluegrass                           *     *      <1> 
         Jim Lauderdale (Yep Roc) 

   10 In Concert Vol.1            8      6      <3> 
Sadies (Yep Roc) 

  11 Enough rope          re-entry     8     <2> 
                Chris Knight (Drifter's Church) 

  12 Wail and ride                     *     *     <1> 
                 Grayson Capps (Hyena - Bertus) 

            13 Songs of the wild west island       *     *     <1> 
Loomer (Newtone) 

Newbies: 

The great illusion                The Golden West                  Hello love 
Michael de Jong (Music&Words)     Laurie Lewis (Hightone)    Be Good Tanyas (Nettwerk) 

Tulsa              Carnival                          Only just begun 
Wayne Hancock (Bloodshot)    Kasey Chambers (WEA)  Philip Kroonenberg (Sweet Jelly)

Big iron world               Orphans                    Breathe 
Old Crow Medicine Show (Nettwerk)    Tom Waits (Anti)       Dan Bern(Messenger) 

Long island shores                  The town and the city      How to grow a woman from the ground 
Mindy Smith (Vanguard)       Los Lobos (Hollywood)            Chris Thile (Sugar Hill) 

Compiled by Paul van Gelder/Based on airplay National Radio: "For the Record"(VARA)/"American Connection"(KRO)/ 
Regional radio: "Weekendmol"(Omroep Brabant)/"Hubert on the air"(L1)/Wim Kerkhof(Radio Rijnmond)/"Muziek en toch.."/"Giddy 
Up Country"(Radio 227)/Radio Waddenzee/Local and internet Radio:Paulvangelder.com/WOLD at Shoutcast.com/"down from the 
mountain"(VPRO)/EbischAlt Country/Radio Hoorn/Winschoten/BRTO/Lelystad/Sales:Sonic/Munich/CRS/M&W/Bertus/Corazong/ 
Special Retailers/Lucky Dice, Amsterdam/Rootsmail,Breda/Diskid,Zwolle/List can be heard on Radio 227,Waddenzee,Lelystad, 
VARA/List also published in Country Gazette and on www.paulvangelder.com/www.americanaradio.nl/The Top 13 is independent, 
reliable and exists since October 2000. Region: The Netherlands. Distribution or advertising contact gelder@paulvangelder.com 




Americana & Roots Top 13 
based on sales and airplay

 October 2006 

number title,artist, (label)                              last month    2 m.ago      <m.in list> 
1  Modern times                         *                *         <1> 
Bob Dylan (Columbia) 
2   American V                            2           2              <3> 
Johnny Cash (Columbia) 
3   Workbench Songs                   3           5          <3> 
Guy Clark (Dualtone) 
  4  Writing in the margins                  4         *              <2> 
JohnGorka (Red House) 
    5 The Evening Call                          5              *           <2> 
Greg Brown (Red House) 
   6 The invisible man                       1              1             <4> 
Darrell Scott (Full Light) 
     7 Jubilee Dive                              7              *               <2> 
Drams (New West) 
     8 In concert Vol.1                        6             *               <2> 
Sadies (Yep Roc) 
          9 Unglorious hallelujah                              9          *         <2> 
Chip Taylor (Trainwreck) 
      10 Uncovered                                                *       *      <1> 
Tony Joe White (Swamp - Munich) 
       11 Seven angels on a bicycle                     *         *         <1> 
Carrie Rodriguez (Trainwreck) 
      12 Sailover                                         *         *              <1> 
PF Sloan (Hightone) 
           13 Nashville                                                      *      *       <1> 
Solomon Burke (Shout Factory) 

Newbies: 
The great illusion                           The Golden West                  The devil you know 
Michael de Jong (Music&Words)        Laurie Lewis (Hightone)     Todd Snider (New Door) 

Last man standing              Carnival                                  Leave the light on 
Jerry Lee Lewis (Lost Highway)      Kasey Chambers (WEA)      Chris Smither (Signature) 

The Backshop live                 Snake farm                                  Breathe 
Greg Trooper (Lucky Dice)                    Ray Wylie Hubbard (Sustain)           Dan Bern(Messenger) 

Migrations                                               The town and the city               How to grow a woman from the ground 
Duhks (Sugar Hill)                          Los Lobos (Hollywood)                Chris Thile (Sugar Hill) 

Compiled by Paul van Gelder/Based on airplay National Radio: "For the Record"(VARA)/"American Connection"(KRO)/ 
Regional radio: "Weekendmol"(Omroep Brabant)/"Hubert on the air"(L1)/Wim Kerkhof(Radio Rijnmond)/"Muziek en toch.."/"Giddy 
Up Country"(Radio 227)/Radio Waddenzee/Local and internet Radio:Paulvangelder.com/WOLD at Shoutcast.com/"dwon from down from the 
mountain"(VPRO)/EbischAlt Country/Radio Hoorn/Winschoten/BRTO/Lelystad/Sales:Sonic/Munich/CRS/M&W/Bertus/Corazong/ 
Special Retailers/Lucky Dice, Amsterdam/Rootsmail,Breda/Diskid,Zwolle/List can be heard on Radio 227,Waddenzee,Lelystad, 
VARA/List also published in Country Gazette and on www.paulvangelder.com/www.americanaradio.nl/The Top 13 is independent, 
reliable and exists since October 2000. Region: The Netherlands. Distribution or advertising contact gelder@paulvangelder.com 

September 2006
number title,artist, label last month 2 m.ago <m.in list> 
1 The invisible man 1 13 <3> 
Darrell Scott (Full Light) 

2 American V 2 <2> 
Johnny Cash (Columbia) 

3 Workbench Songs 5 <2> 
Guy Clark (Dualtone) 

4 Writing in the margins <1> 
JohnGorka (Red House) 

5 The Evening Call <1> 
Greg Brown (Red House) 

6 In Concert vol.1 <1> 
Sadies (Yep Roc) 

7 Jubilee Dive <1> 
Drams (New West) 

8 Enough rope <1> 
Chris Knight (Drifter's Church) 

9 Unglorious hallelujah <1> 
Chip Taylor (Trainwreck) 

10 Adieu false heart <1> 
Linda Rondstadt & Ann Savoy (Vanguard) 

11 My remembrance of you <1> 
Diana Jones (Newsong) 

12 The Pilgrim 9 <2> 
Various Artists (American Roots) 

13 Comin' round again 3 4 <4> 
Kevn Kinney's STAR (Rosa) 

Newbies: 
The great illusion                        Highway Companion              The devil you know 
Michael de Jong (Music&Words)               Tom Petty (WEA)            Todd Snider (New Door) 
Modern times                23rd. & Stout                                            Aphrodisiac 
Bob Dylan (Columbia)              Chuck E.Weiss (Cooking Vinyl)                Andre Williams (Pravda) 
The Backshop live                           Snake farm                               7 Angels on a bicycle 
Greg Trooper (Lucky Dice)                          Ray Wylie Hubbard (Sustain)                         Carrie Rodriguez(Train Wreck) 
Migrations                                  The town and the city                        How to grow a woman from the ground 
Duhks (Sugar Hill)              Los Lobos (Hollywood)                                    Chris Thile (Sugar Hill) 

Compiled by Paul van Gelder/Based on airplay National Radio: "For the Record"(VARA)/"American Connection"(KRO)/ 
Regional radio: "Weekendmol"(Omroep Brabant)/"Hubert on the air"(L1)/Wim Kerkhof(Radio Rijnmond)/"Muziek en toch.."/"Giddy 
Up Country"(Radio 227)/Radio Waddenzee/Local and internet Radio:Paulvangelder.com/WOLD at Shoutcast.com/"dwon from down from the 
mountain"(VPRO)/EbischAlt Country/Radio Hoorn/Winschoten/BRTO/Lelystad/Sales:Sonic/Munich/CRS/M&W/Bertus/Corazong/ 
Special Retailers/Lucky Dice, Amsterdam/Rootsmail,Breda/Diskid,Zwolle/List can be heard on Radio 227,Waddenzee,Lelystad, 
VARA/List also published in Country Gazette and on www.paulvangelder.com/www.americanaradio.nl/The Top 13 is independent, 
reliable and exists since October 2000. Region: The Netherlands. Distribution or advertising contact gelder@paulvangelder.com 

august 2006
number title,artist, label last month 2 m.ago <m.in list> 

1 The invisible man 13 - <2> 
Darrell Scott (Full Light) 

2 American V - - <1> 
Johnny Cash (Columbia) 

3 Comin' round again 4 4 8 <3> 
Kevn Kinney's STAR (Rosa) 

4 Unsung - - <1> 
Slaid Cleaves (Rounder) 

5 Workbench songs - - <1> 
Guy Clark (Dualtone) 

6 Taking the long way 7 7 - <2> 
Dixie Chicks (SonyBMG) 

7 West of the west 11 - <2> 
Dave Alvin (Yep Roc) 

8 The stinging nettles  8 - <2> 
Bellwether (Rosa) 

9 Pilgrim - - <1> 
Various Artists (American Roots) 

10 We shall overcome 1 1  <4> 
Bruce Springsteen (Columbia) 

11 Lost John Dean - - <-> 
Kieran Kane, Kevin Welch & Fats Kaplan (Compass) 

12 Speed of the whippoorwill 12 - <2>
Chatham County Line (Yep Roc) 

13 Not forgotten - - <1> 
Malcolm Holcombe (Bug Music) 

Hot Shots: 

Strange conversation            Writing in the margins              Enough rope 
Kris Delmhorst (Signature)                     John Gorka (Rounder)             Chris Knight (Drifter's Church) 

My remembrance of you                  I stand alone                What's wrong with right? 
Diana Jones (Newsong Recordings)                    Rambling Jack Elliott (ANTI)             Hacienda Brothers (Proper American) 

The Backshop live                      Blood Oranges                      Suitcase 
Greg Trooper (Lucky Dice)               Ginn Sisters (Self-released)              Keb Mo (SonyBMG)

 The true false identity                             Soldiers of love                        Adieu false heart 
T-Bone Burnett (SonyBMG)                               Derailers (Palo Duro)                    Linda Ronstadt & Ann Savoy (Vanguard) 

Compiled by Paul van Gelder/Based on airplay National Radio: "For the Record"(VARA)/"American Connection"(KRO)/ 
Regional radio: "Weekendmol"(Omroep Brabant)/"Hubert on the air"(L1)/Wim Kerkhof(Radio Rijnmond)/"Muziek en toch.."/"Giddy 
Up Country"(Radio 227)/Radio Waddenzee/Local and internet Radio:Paulvangelder.com/WOLD at Shoutcast.com/"dwon from 
mountain"(VPRO)/EbischAlt Country/Radio Hoorn/Winschoten/BRTO/Lelystad/Sales:Sonic/Munich/CRS/M&W/Bertus/Corazong/ 
Special Retailers/Lucky Dice, Amsterdam/Rootsmail,Breda/Diskid,Zwolle/List can be heard on Radio 227,Waddenzee,Lelystad, 
VARA/List also published in Country Gazette and on www.paulvangelder.com/www.americanaradio.nl/The Top 13 is independent, 
reliable and exists since October 2000. Region: The Netherlands. Distribution or advertising contact gelder@paulvangelder.com 





Americana&Roots Top 13
based on sales and airplay

JULY 2006

TM TITLE,ARTIST,(LABEL) LM 2M (M)

1 WE SHALL OVERCOME 1 11 (3)
Bruce Springsteen (Columbia)

2 MILLY'S CAFE 3 - (2)
Fred J.Eaglesmith (Sonic)

3 LOVE AND FEAR 2 2 (4)
Tom Russell (Hightone)

4 COMIN' ROUND AGAIN 8 -(2)
Kevn Kinney's STAR (Rosa) 

5 AMMUNITION 6 - (2)
Tim Easton (New West)

6 GHOST REPEATER 4 7 (3)
Jeffrey Foucault (Signature) 

7 TAKING THE LONG WAY - - (1)
Dixie Chicks (SonyBMG) 

8 THE STINGING NETTLES - -(1)
Bellwether (Rosa) 

9 FULL 9 - (2)
Jon Dee Graham (Blue Rose)

10 LIVING WITH WAR 10 - (2)
Neil Young (Reprise) 

11 WEST OF THE WEST - - (1)
Dave Alvin (Yep Roc)

12 SPEED OF THE WHIPPOORWILL - - (1)
Chatham County Line (Yep Roc)

13 THE INVISIBLE MAN - - (1)
Darrell Scott (Full Light) 


HOT SHOTS:

THE RIVER IN REVERSE                NO DEPRESSION                               THE PILGRIM 
                Elvis Costello&Allen Toussaint (Verve)               Various Artists (Dualtone)                     Celebration of Kris (American Roots) 

LAPS IN SEVEN                                       SAIL AWAY                                   ZOYSIA
                        Sam Bush Sugar Hill)                 Songs of Randy Newman (Sugar Hill)                    Bottle Rockets (Bloodshot) 

Compiled by Paul van Gelder/Based on Airplay National Radio:"For the Record”(VARA)/”American Connection”(KRO)/Regional Radio: ”Weekendmol”(Omroep Brabant)/Hubert on the air (L1)/Wim Kerkhof(Radio Rijnmond)/”Muziek, en toch luister je even”and”Giddy Up Country”(Radio227)/Local and Internet Radio:Paulvangelder.com/WOLD at Shoutcast.com/”Down from the mountain”(VPRO)/ Ebisch,Alt.Country/ Radio Hoorn/Winschoten/BRTO/LelystadSales:Sonic/Munich/CRS/M&W/Bertus/SpecialRetailers/Plaatboef,Amsterdam/RootsMailmusic,Breda/Diskid,Zwolle/List can be heard on Radio 227 and Radio Lelystad/We cooperate with USA publication Roots Top 50. Also published in Music Magazine Country Gazette and on www.paulvangelder.com/The Top 13 is independent, reliable and exists since October 2000. Region: the Netherlands.Distribution or Advertising: contact: gelder@wxs.nl
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JUNE 2006


TM TITLE,ARTIST,(LABEL) LM 2M (M)

1 WE SHALL OVERCOME 11 - (2)

Bruce Springsteen (Columbia)



2 LOVE AND FEAR 2 7 (3)

Tom Russell (Hightone)



3 MILLY'S CAFE - - (1)

Fred J.Eaglesmith (Sonic)



4 GHOST REPEATER 7 - (2)

Jeffrey Foucault (Signature) 



5 THIS OLD ROAD 1 1(4)

Kris Kristofferson (New West) 



6 AMMUNITION - - (1)

Tim Easton (New West)



7 GARDEN RUIN 6 - (2)

Calexico (City Slang – V2) 



8 COMIN' ROUND AGAIN - -(1)

Kevn Kinney's STAR (Rosa) 



9 FULL - - (1)

Jon Dee Graham (Blue Rose)



10 LIVING WITH WAR - - (1)

Neil Young (Reprise) 



11 ALL THE ROADRUNNING - - (1)

Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris (Mercury)



12 STARGAZER - - (1)

Shane Alexander (Lucky Dice)



13 SKUNKMELLO - - (1)

Guy Davis (Red House) 





HOT SHOTS: 

WHERE I BEEN       WEST OF THE WEST              LOST JOHN DEAN         UNSUNG

                Doug Mc.Leod (Black&Tan)  Dave Alvin (Yep Roc)   Kieran Kane cs (Compass)       Slaid Cleaves(Rounder)



LAPS IN SEVEN         SAIL AWAY                                         SPEED OF THE WHIPPOORWILL
Sam Bush Sugar Hill)       Songs of Randy Newman (Sugar Hill)          Chatham County Line (Yep Roc) 





Compiled by Paul van Gelder/Based on Airplay National Radio:"For the Record”(VARA)/”American Connection”(KRO)/Regional Radio: ”Weekendmol”(Omroep Brabant)/Hubert on the air (L1)/Wim Kerkhof(Radio Rijnmond)/”Muziek, en toch luister je even”and”Giddy Up Country”(Radio227)/Local and Internet Radio:Paulvangelder.com/WOLD at Shoutcast.com/”Down from the mountain”(VPRO)/ Ebisch,Alt.Country/ Radio Hoorn/Winschoten/BRTO/LelystadSales:Sonic/Munich/CRS/M&W/Bertus/SpecialRetailers/Plaatboef,Amsterdam/RootsMailmusic,Breda/Diskid,Zwolle/List can be heard on Radio 227 and Radio Lelystad/We cooperate with USA publication Roots Top 50. Also published in Music Magazine Country Gazette and on www.paulvangelder.com/The Top 13 is independent, reliable and exists since October 2000. Region: the Netherlands.Distribution or Advertising: contact: gelder@wxs.nl

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MAY 2006

TM TITLE,ARTIST,(LABEL) LM 2M (M)

1 THIS OLD ROAD 1 13 (3)
KrisKristofferson (New West)

2 LOVE AND FEAR 7 - (2)
Tom Russell (Hightone)

3 A BLESSING AND A CURSE 10 - (2)
Drive By Truckers (New West)

4 CITATION 12 - (2)
Scott Miller (Sugar Hill) 

5 PEOPLE GONNA TALK 11 -(2)
James Hunter (Rounder) 

6 GARDEN RUIN - - (1)
Calexico (City Slang – V2)

7 GHOST REPEATER - - (1)
Jeffrey Foucault (Signature) 

8 DAYS TO REMEMBER - -(1)
William Hut (Corazong) 

9 MUDSHOW re-entry (1)
Krista Detor (Tightrope)

10 HEAVY ORNAMENTALS 6 - (2)
Gourds (Eleven Thirty) 

11 WE SHALL OVERCOME - - (1)
Bruce Springsteen (Columbia)

12 LITTLE WILLIES - - (1)
Little Willies (Milking Bull – EMI)

13 BLOOM, RED & THE ORDINARY GIRL 8 - (1)
Tres Chicas (Yep Roc) 


BUBBLIN' UP: 

MILLY'S CAFE               WEST OF THE WEST        SKUNKMELLO          HIS HANDS
Fred J.Eaglesmith (Sonic)      Dave Alvin (Yep Roc)     Guy Davis (Red House)     Candi Staton (EMI)

ALL THE ROADRUNNING             SAIL AWAY                                     YOU DON'T KNOW ME
Mark Knopfler&Emmylou Harris (Mercury)  Songs of Randy Newman (Sugar Hill)   Willie Nelson (Lost Highway) 


Compiled by Paul van Gelder/Based on Airplay National Radio:"For the Record”(VARA)/”American Connection”(KRO)/Regional Radio: ”Weekendmol”(Omroep Brabant)/Hubert on the air (L1)/Wim Kerkhof(Radio Rijnmond)/”Muziek, en toch luister je even”and”Giddy Up Country”(Radio227)/Local and Internet Radio:Paulvangelder.com/WOLD at Shoutcast.com/”Down from the mountain”(VPRO)/ Ebisch,Alt.Country/ Radio Hoorn/Winschoten/BRTO/LelystadSales:Sonic/Munich/CRS/M&W/Bertus/SpecialRetailers/Plaatboef,Amsterdam/RootsMailmusic,Breda/Diskid,Zwolle/List can be heard on Radio 227 and Radio Lelystad/We cooperate with USA publication Roots Top 50. Also published in Music Magazine Country Gazette and on www.paulvangelder.com/The Top 13 is independent, reliable and exists since October 2000. Region: the Netherlands.Distribution or Advertising: contact: gelder@wxs.nl
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APRIL 2006

TM TITLE,ARTIST,(LABEL) LM 2M (M)

1 THIS OLD ROAD 13 - (2)
KrisKristofferson (New West)

2 HELL UNDER THE SKULLBONES 1 6 (3)
Graham Lindsey (Sonic)

3 ANOTHER BLACK FEATHER 2 10 (3)
Dayna Kurtz (Munich)

4 DOG DAYS 3 - (2)
BR 549 (Dualtone) 

5 CACTUSMAN VS. THE BLUE DEMON 6 -(2)
Boris Mc.Cutcheon & the Saltlicks 

6 HEAVY ORNAMENTALS - - (1)
Gourds (Eleven Thirty)

7 LOVE AND FEAR - - (1)
Tom Russell (Hightone) 

8 BLOOM, RED & THE ORDINARY GIRL - -(1)
Tres Chicas (Yep Roc) 

9 PAY THE DEVIL - - (1)
Van Morrison (Lost Highway)

10 A BLESSING AND A CURSE - - (1)
Drive By Truckers (New West) 

11 PEOPLE GONNA TALK - - (1)
James Hunter (Rounder)

12 CITATION - - (1)
Scott Miller (Sugar Hill)

13 BURN IT DOWN FOR THE NAILS - - (1)
Mike Gunther & His Restless Souls (RosaRecords)


BUBBLIN' UP:

 INVISIBLE MAN              STRAIGHT TO HELL              LITTLE WILLIES 
Darrell Scott (Full Light)                   Hank III (BRUC)                   Little Willies (Milking Bull)

WHERE I BEEN                                       OUT OF THE ASHES               BEHIND THE LEVEE               SOLACE FOR THE LONELY
Doug Mc.Leod (Black&Tan)             Jesse Colter (Shout Factory)                 Subdudes (Back Porch)      RobinElla (Dualtone) 


Compiled by Paul van Gelder/Based on Airplay National Radio:"For the Record”(VARA)/”American Connection”(KRO)/Regional Radio: ”Weekendmol”(Omroep Brabant)/Hubert on the air (L1)/Wim Kerkhof(Radio Rijnmond)/”Muziek, en toch luister je even”and”Giddy Up Country”(Radio227)/Local and Internet Radio:Paulvangelder.com/WOLD at Shoutcast.com/”Down from the mountain”(VPRO)/ Ebisch,Alt.Country/ Radio Hoorn/Winschoten/BRTO/LelystadSales:Sonic/Munich/CRS/M&W/Bertus/SpecialRetailers/Plaatboef,Amsterdam/RootsMailmusic,Breda/Diskid,Zwolle/List can be heard on Radio 227 and Radio Lelystad/We cooperate with USA publication Roots Top 50. Also published in Music Magazine Country Gazette and on www.paulvangelder.com/The Top 13 is independent, reliable and exists since October 2000. Region: the Netherlands.Distribution or Advertising: contact: gelder@wxs.nl
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MARCH 2006

TM TITLE,ARTIST,(LABEL) LM 2M (M)
1 HELL UNDER THE SKULLBONES 6 - (2)
Graham Lindsey (Sonic)

2 ANOTHER BLACK FEATHER 10 - (2)
Dayna Kurtz (Munich)

3 DOG DAYS - - (1)
BR 549 (Dualtone) 

4 I'M A MOUNTAIN - - (1)
Sarah Harmer (Zoe)

5 JAILHOUSE RELIGION 9 - (2)
David Childers (Lucky Dice) 

6 CACTUSMAN VS. THE BLUE DEMON - -(1)
Boris Mc.Cutcheon & the Saltlicks 

7 9th. WARD PICKIN' PARLOR - - (1)
Shawn Mullins (Vanguard)

8 THIS WEARY WAY 8 - (2)
Wayne Scott (Full Light) 

9 PANDELIRIUM - - (1)
Legendary Shack Shakers (Yep Roc)

10 MAKING UP FOR LOST TIME - - (1)
Julia P. (Rosa)

11 BLACK CADILLAC - - (1)
Rosanne Cash (Capitol)

12 MUDSHOW - - (1)
Krista Detor (Tightrope)

13 THIS OLD ROAD - - (1)
Kris Kristofferson (New West) 

BUBBLIN' UP: 

TULIPS FOR LUNCH              HEAVY ORNAMENTALS              PROUD HEART 
Chuck Brodsky (Waterbug)               Gourds (Eleven Thirty)                David Rodriguez (Recovery) 

LIVE FROM AUSTIN, TX.          LIVE FROM AUSTIN, TX.             LIVE FROM AUSTIN, TX. 
Merle Haggard (New West)          Waylon Jennings (New West)              Tony Joe White (New West) 


Compiled by Paul van Gelder/Based on Airplay National Radio:"For the Record”(VARA)/”American Connection”(KRO)/Regional Radio: ”Weekendmol”(Omroep Brabant)/Hubert on the air (L1)/Wim Kerkhof(Radio Rijnmond)/”Muziek, en toch luister je even”and”Giddy Up Country”(Radio227)/Local and Internet Radio:Paulvangelder.com/WOLD at Shoutcast.com/”Down from the mountain”(VPRO)/ Ebisch,Alt.Country/ Radio Hoorn/Winschoten/BRTO/LelystadSales:Sonic/Munich/CRS/M&W/Bertus/SpecialRetailers/Plaatboef,Amsterdam/RootsMailmusic,Breda/Diskid,Zwolle/List can be heard on Radio 227 and Radio Lelystad/We cooperate with USA publication Roots Top 50. Also published in Music Magazine Country Gazette and on www.paulvangelder.com/The Top 13 is independent, reliable and exists since October 2000. Region: the Netherlands.Distribution or Advertising: contact: gelder@wxs.nl
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Americana&Roots Top 13
based on sales and airplay


FEBRUARY 2006

TM TITLE,ARTIST,(LABEL) LM 2M (M)
1 CHILDISH THINGS 1 4 (4)
James Mc.Murtry (Compadre)

2 IF YOU KNEW MY MIND 3 7 (3)
Grayson Capps (Hyena)

3 ONE MORE TIME 6 13 (3)
Joy Lynn White (Thorch) 

4 LIVE FROM AUSTIN, TX 10 - (2)
Texas Tornados (New West)

5 LIVE FROM AUSTIN, TX 11 - (2)
John Hiatt (New West) 

6 HELL UNDER THE SKULLBONES - -(1)
Graham Lindsey (Sonic) 

7 WHO'S AFRAID OF THE BOOGIEMEN? - - (1)
Blue Grass Boogiemen (VanDiver)

8 THIS WEARY WAY - - (1)
Wayne Scott (Full Light) 

9 JAILHOUSE RELIGION - - (1)
David Childers (Lucky Dice)

10 ANOTHER BLACK FEATHER - - (1)
Dayna Kurtz (Munich)

11 BARELY TOUCHING IT - - (1)
Thomas Denver Jonsson (Kite – Sonic)

12 FOR SO LONG 7 11 (3)
Robyn Ludwick (Late Show)

13 CHICAGO WIND - - (1)
Merle Haggard (Capitol) 

BUBBLIN' UP: 

DOG DAYS              I'M A MOUNTAIN                WHEN YOUR EYES ARE CLOSED 
BR 549 (Dualtone)       Sarah Harmer (Zoe)                Dave Mesmelik (DaveDesmelik.com)

ROOM TO ROOM             RED LETTER DAY            MANTRAS FOR MADMEN 
Will Webb (Bonnie June)    Gibson Brothers (Sugar Hill) Harry Manx (Dog my Cat) 


Compiled by Paul van Gelder/Based on Airplay National Radio:"For the Record”(VARA)/”American Connection”(KRO)/Regional Radio: ”Weekendmol”(Omroep Brabant)/Hubert on the air (L1)/Wim Kerkhof(Radio Rijnmond)/”Muziek, en toch luister je even”and”Giddy Up Country”(Radio227)/Local and Internet Radio:Paulvangelder.com/WOLD at Shoutcast.com/”Down from the mountain”(VPRO)/ Ebisch,Alt.Country/ Radio Hoorn/Winschoten/BRTO/LelystadSales:Sonic/Munich/CRS/M&W/Bertus/SpecialRetailers/Plaatboef,Amsterdam/RootsMailmusic,Breda/Diskid,Zwolle/List can be heard on Radio 227 and Radio Lelystad/We cooperate with USA publication Roots Top 50. Also published in Music Magazine Country Gazette and on www.paulvangelder.com/The Top 13 is independent, reliable and exists since October 2000. Region: the Netherlands.Distribution or Advertising: contact: gelder@wxs.nl
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JANUARY 2006

TM TITLE,ARTIST,(LABEL) LM 2M (M)
1 CHILDISH THINGS 4 11 (3)
James Mc.Murtry (Compadre)

2 I'VE GOT MY OWN HELL TO RAISE 6 - (2)
Bettye LaVette (Anti)

3 IF YOU KNEW MY MIND 7 - (2)
Grayson Capps (Hyena)

4 PRAIRIE WIND 1 2 (3)
Neil Young (WEA)

5 PARADISE HOTEL 3 1 (5)
Eliza Gilkyson (Red House) 

6 ONE MORE TIME 13 -(2)
Joy Lynn White (Thorth) 

7 FOR SO LONG 11 - (2)
Robyn Ludwick (Late Show)

8 GIANTS 12 - (2)
Donal Hinely (CD Baby) 

9 COST OF LIVING 9 6 (5)
Delbert Mc.Clinton (New West)

10 LIVE FROM AUSTIN,TX. - - (1)
Texas Tornados (New West)

11 LIVE FROM AUSTIN, TX. - - (1)
John Hiatt (New West)

12 THE REAL DEAL 5 12 (3)
Billy Joe Shaver (Compadre)

13 WANTED MORE DEAD THAN ALIVE - - (1)
Blaze Foley (Waddell Hollow) 

BUBBLIN' UP: 

THIS OLD ROAD              WHO'S AFRAID OF THE BOOGIEMEN?                           29 
Kris Kristofferson (New West)                     Blue Grass Boogiemen (VanDiver)                               Ryan Adams (Lost Highway)

JESUS ON A GREYHOUND                     THE OTHER SIDE                              CHICAGO WIND 
      Mark Fosson (Big Otis)                         Chris Hillman (Cooking Vinyl)                       Merle Haggard (Capitol) 


Compiled by Paul van Gelder/Based on Airplay National Radio:"For the Record”(VARA)/”American Connection”(KRO)/Regional Radio: ”Weekendmol”(Omroep Brabant)/Hubert on the air (L1)/Wim Kerkhof(Radio Rijnmond)/”Muziek, en toch luister je even”and”Giddy Up Country”(Radio227)/Local and Internet Radio:Paulvangelder.com/WOLD at Shoutcast.com/”Down from the mountain”(VPRO)/ Ebisch,Alt.Country/ Radio Hoorn/Winschoten/BRTO/LelystadSales:Sonic/Munich/CRS/M&W/Bertus/SpecialRetailers/Plaatboef,Amsterdam/RootsMailmusic,Breda/Diskid,Zwolle/List can be heard on Radio 227 and Radio Lelystad/We cooperate with USA publication Roots Top 50. Also published in Music Magazine Country Gazette and on www.paulvangelder.com/The Top 13 is independent, reliable and exists since October 2000. Region: the Netherlands.Distribution or Advertising: contact: gelder@wxs.nl
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Stamgast 2000: Solitary man. Johnny Cash
Stamgast 2001: Last man on earth. Loudon WainwrightIII
Stamgast 2002: The Rising. Bruce Springsteen
sTAMGAST 2003: Theatre of the Unheard. Darrell Scott
WIN A C.D.!! JUST E-MAIL NAME OF BEST C.D.2004 (MOST COUNTED FOR)AND YOU MIGHT JUST BE AMONG THE LUCKY ONES


Help us compile this list. Your vote counts (Ain't we modern) Send us the title of a 2004 c.d. by an Americana/Roots group/artist. mailto:h.van.gelder@quicknet.nlIf your choice is the most voted for by the end of the year, you win a c.d. (We let you choose between 3 Americana c.d.'s)


Winner 2000: George Bos: C.D. of 2000 (Stamgast): Solitary Man by Johnny Cash This list is published on: www.paulvangelder.com

Winner 2001: Andre v.d.Berg: C.D. of 2001 (Stamgast) : Last man on earth. Loudon Wainwright III