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Discussing the book "Last Train to Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley," with author Peter Guralnick

BROADCAST: Oct. 19, 1994 | DURATION: 00:53:59

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Broadcast Date
Oct. 19, 1994

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
53 minutes, 59 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Rock & Pop

People

Musicians Authors, Writers

Tags

Guralnick, Peter--Interviews Guralnick, Peter. Last train to Memphis. Presley, Elvis, 1935-1977--Childhood and youth. Presley, Elvis, 1935-1977--Biography. Rock musicians--Biography.--United States Biographers--United States--20th century--Interviews WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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