Amelia Earhart: Queen Of The Air

Soundcheck | Jul 5, 2012

75 years ago, Amelia Earhart disappeared while attempting to fly around the world. Now, there’s an expedition underway to try to solve, finally, the mystery of what happened to her. Over the years she’s become a kind of metaphor for being lost and alone - especially for artists. We've put together a playlist inspired by the pioneering aviator, including songs from Joni Mitchell, Everclear, The Handsome Family and more.

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