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Burton Lane recording, 1987 September 28
Lane talks about his career as a composer, songs he’s written, people he’s met, his parents' influence, how he started composing, and stories from his career. He also talks about Judy Garland and the use of music in film.
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
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Lounge performer panel recording, 1991 November 23
Bill Willard hosts a panel of Las Vegas lounger singers including Bob Anderson, Sam Butera, Loleatta Holloway, and Claude Trenier. The panelists discuss early casino lounges, who enjoys lounge acts, the type of music, and the business of successful lounges.
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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Dick Angelini, Sam DiStephano, and Tom Synder recording, approximate
Three short telephone interviews with Dick Angelini, who talks about working in hotels; Sam DiStephano, who talks about the history and development of the Las Vegas show, "Splash"; and television personality Tom Snyder, who talks about his shows, family, and news journalist Lowell Thomas.
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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Freddie Bell recordings, 1993 to 2002
Bell talks about coming to Las Vegas, his first jobs, being called up for the draft and getting married to avoid it, quitting his job. Bell talks about his childhood, some early musicians, lounge singing in the 1950s, his group The Bellboys, and a variety other topics.
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
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David Brenner recordings, 1976 to 1984
Brenner answers call-in questions from listeners, and discusses his career experiences. Brenner talks about his career and answers questions from callers. Brenner talks about his comedy career, The Tonight Show, show business, and how he deals with fame. Also includes a recorded stage performance.
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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Lew Chudd recording, 1974 March 20
Chudd talks about his career as a music producer and promoter starting with the development of the "Let's Dance" radio show that launched Benny Goodman's career, and then details the development of Imperial Records, with artists including Fats Domino, Roy Brown, T-Bone Walker, Slim Whitman, and Ricky Nelson.
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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Roy Clark recordings, 1976 to 1989
Clark talks about his career as a singer and musician, how he built experience, and different performances. He also performs a song for the audience. Clark talks about his music, about recently coming back from Russia, and the way Russians view Americans. He then answers audience questions.
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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Mickey Gilley recording, 1987 October 18
Interview starts with a recorded rendition of "Stagger Lee". Gilley discusses his childhood, his cousin, Jerry Lee Lewis, opening the club "Gilley's" in 1971, his first successful record in 1974, "Urban Cowboy", performing in Las Vegas, techniques of recording and performing, and his band and back-up singers.
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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Alex Hassilev recording, 1976 November 29
Hassilev, a founding member of the Limeliters, talks about his background, childhood as the son of immigrants, education, interest in theatre in high school, military service, and professional goal to be an actor. He then explains how he started singing to support himself while he pursued his acting goal.
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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Loretta Holloway and Claude Trenier recording, 1990
Holloway discusses her upbringing, aspirations, traveling, first career moves, and her family. Half way through the clip, the interviewer introduces Claude Trenier. The two speak about Trenier's late twin brother, his childhood, his musical experiences, and family. Both guests answer audience questions.
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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