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John Prine discusses songwriting and growing up in Southern Illinois

BROADCAST: 1972 | DURATION: 00:32:23

Synopsis

They briefly discuss coal mining in Appalachia, specifically Blackey Kentucky. Includes an interview with Joe Begley a coal miner from Blackey, Kentucky.

Details

Broadcast Date
1972

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55.05 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
32 minutes, 23 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music - Folk Music Music Environment, Ecology

People

Musicians

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Prine, John Lyricists Audiotapes. Radio programs. Strip Mining--Kentucky Appalachian coal mining Singer/Songwriter Begley, Joe American Folk Music

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