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Tommy Makem and the Clancy Brothers discuss the origins of St. Patrick's Day and their careers

BROADCAST: Mar. 17, 1961 | DURATION: 00:37:41

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Broadcast Date
Mar. 17, 1961

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 57 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
37 minutes, 41 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - World Music Travel & Culture - United Kingdom

People

Musicians

Tags

Makem, Tommy--Interviews Clancy Brothers--Interviews Irish folk singers--United States--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Makem, Tommy,-- interviewee Clancy Brothers,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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