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Presenting the Edith Piaf eulogy

BROADCAST: Oct. 16, 1963 | DURATION: 00:58:20

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Synopsis

Terkel comments and presents Edith Piaf eulogy

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 16, 1963

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
58 minutes, 20 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music - World Music Music Travel & Culture - France

People

Musicians

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Piaf, Edith, 1915-1963 Singers Dedications. Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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