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Tribute to Johnny Mercer

BROADCAST: Aug. 18, 1976 | DURATION: 00:55:50

Digital audio not yet public.

Details

Broadcast Date
Aug. 18, 1976

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55.48 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Edited copy, 1995 Nov. 30-T2291.

Duration
55 minutes, 50 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Rock & Pop

People

Musicians

Tags

Mercer, John H. (John Herndon), 1909-1976 Dedications. Memorials Lyricists Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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