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Philip Furia in conversation with Studs Terkel

BROADCAST: Mar. 14, 1991 | DURATION: 00:55:15

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Synopsis

Discussing the book "The Poets of Tin Pan Alley: A History of America's Great Lyricists" (published by Oxford Press) with the author Philip Furia.

Details

Broadcast Date
Mar. 14, 1991

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

Duration
55 minutes, 15 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Rock & Pop

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Furia, Philip, 1943---Interviews Furia, Philip, 1943-. Poets of Tin Pan Alley. American poetry--History and criticism.--20th century Songs, English--History and criticism.--United States Popular literature--History and criticism.--United States Audiotapes. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Radio programs.

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