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Interviewing folksinger and songwriter Bob Gibson and author and poet Shel Silverstein

BROADCAST: Jul. 27, 1993 | DURATION: 00:50:41

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Synopsis

Focus of the interview is Gibson's record Makin' a Mess.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jul. 27, 1993

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

Duration
50 minutes, 41 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Folk Music Comedy, Satire Poetry

People

Musicians Authors, Writers

Tags

Gibson, Bob--Interviews Silverstein, Shel--Interviews Folk singers--United States--20th century--Interviews Lyricists--United States--20th century--Interviews Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Poets, American--20th century--Interviews WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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