Craig, Francis, 1900-1966
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Biographical notes:
Francis Craig was born in Dickson, Tenn., and graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1922. He was a pianist and bandleader who co-wrote (with Kermit Goell) and recorded the song "Near You," which was extremely popular and sold heavily on record and in sheet music form. He also worked as a disc jockey on the Nashville, Tenn., radio station WSM.
From the description of Francis Craig Papers, 1919-1994. (Vanderbilt University Library). WorldCat record id: 53936001
Epithet: Lieutenant-General
British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000680.0x00030b
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Subjects:
- Big band music
- Big bands
- Conductors (Music)
- Disc jockeys
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Places:
- Tennessee--Nashville (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
