The Sounds of the Road

In order to re-create the ambience of Hank Williams’ last ride, ideastream producer David C. Barnett and engineer Al Dahlhausen needed the sounds of a 1952 Cadillac convertible. They found a pretty close match at the Western Reserve Historical Society’s Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum which has a 1951 Caddy in its collection. This vintage car was a hardtop, but its engine was the same as the 1952 model. With Crawford Collection Manager Al Unrein acting as chauffeur, Al Dahlhausen recorded the quiet rumble of the motor, along with the slamming of the trunk and doors:

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