Hartford, John

Variant names

Dates:

Birth 1937-12-30

Death 2001-06-04

Nationality: Americans

Biographical notes:

Country music performer. Born December 30, 1937. Died June 4, 2001. Real name: John Cowan Harford. Career most active 1960s-1990s. Singer, songwriter, banjoist, television performer, and recording artist. Specialized in tradition-derived material and often combined singing, banjo playing, and dancing. His songwriting credits include the 1967 Grammy Award winning "Gentle On My Mind." Known for his expertise as a riverboat pilot and for his vast knowledge of river lore. Author of the children's book, Steamboat in a Cornfield (New York: Crown, 1986).

From the description of Oral history interview with John Hartford [sound recording] ; 1972 November 18; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1972 Nov. 18. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841379

From the description of Oral history interview with John Hartford [sound recording] ; 1972 October 17; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1972 Oct. 17. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841376

From the description of Oral history interview with John Hartford [sound recording] ; 1972 October 19; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1972 Oct. 19. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841377

From the description of Oral history interview with John Hartford [sound recording] ; 1972 November 17; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1972 Nov. 17. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841378