Songs of the Susquehanna Volume 2 playlist to include 20 submissions representing diverse genres, stories

After sorting through numerous online feedback forms, numerous discussions among board members and other parties connected to the Songs of the Susquehanna project, the official list of songs and artists selected for Volume 2 is now available.

Twenty songs have been chosen from the 58 submitted and will be turned over to regional musician Kimbo Reichley for professional mastering and compilation to develop our official Volume 2 CD, and we are working on an online download option for this album, as well.

"I​t was extremely difficult to determine the final playlist -- a sign that the quality of music throughout this project was top-notch," said Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper John Zaktansky. "We factored in online responses, our board members' opinions and other elements to choose a very unique, diverse set of songs for this album."

All submitted songs are still available to listen to for a limited time at this webpage. We have included the names of the musicians behind the music to celebrate their hard work.

The songs, pulled from the order they were displayed during feedback, which will be on Volume 2 of the Songs of the Susquehanna will include:
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• Susquehanna Springs by ​Benn Keller
• Beyond the Riverbend, composed by Robert Sheldon, performed by the Repasz Band
• Polar Bear Plunge by ​Larry Lawson
• Shelley Island Anthem by Bare Creek Junction
• Susquehanna Home by Doug Madenford and Chris LaRose
• Come Around by Nicholas Horner
• Susquehanna (I Long for Your Embrace) by Michael Arthur
• Me and the River (Sweet Serenity) by ​Emily Berge
• Down at the River by Averie Clark Don Krech and Kimbo Reichley
• Someone Forgot the Paddle by Richard Findlay
• Benny by ​Bobbi Carmichael
• The Fish Fight Harder in the Susquehanna by Bill Dann and Jack Servello
• The River Song by Rosi Hibbard
• Knee Deep in the River by ​Thomas Patten
• Down to the River to Pray by Don Shappelle and Don Sennett
• Same Old Path by Mike and Elizabeth Robertson
• Roll On by Van Wagner, Trace Cassidy and Haley Berge
• King of the Susquehanna by ​Lindsey Van Gorden
• Susquehanna Don't Rise by Scott Tokarz
• Paddle On by Ricky Murphy

Check back soon to purchase your copy of the Songs of the Susquehanna Volume 2 either on CD or online download.

Support the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association directly during Raise the Region by 11:59 p.m. March 10:

Raise the Region donation

Consider a donation to our Songs of the Susquehanna project, which helps cover costs with remaining funds going to musicians on the final playlist: