Anderson, Bill, 1937-
Variant namesCountry performer and songwriter. Born November 1, 1937. Full name: James William Anderson III. Songwriter, recording artist, and television host. Known as "Whisperin' Bill" for his distinctive vocal style. His songwriting credits include "City Lights" (recorded by Ray Price, 1958; Mickey Gilley, 1974), and "Saginaw, Michigan" (recorded by Lefty Frizzell, 1964). Also wrote several of his own hit songs, including "Mama Sang A Song," "Still," and "Po' Folks." Member, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame.
From the description of Oral history interview with Bill Anderson; 1969 June 16; interview conducted by Cecil H. Whaley. 1969 June 16. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841314
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| referencedIn | Anderson, Bill, 1937-;. Oral history interview with Bill Anderson; 1969 June 16; interview conducted by Cecil H. Whaley. | Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center | |
| referencedIn | Southern Folklife Collection fan club newsletters, 1952-1998. | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | |
| creatorOf | Anderson, Bill, 1937-;. Oral history interview with Bill Anderson; 1969 June 16; interview conducted by Cecil H. Whaley. | Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center | |
| referencedIn | Southern Folklife Collection artist name files, 1940-2005 (artists A-C). | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
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| alumnusOrAlumnaOf | University of Georgia. School of Journalism | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Whaley, Cecil H.; | person |
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Birth 1937-11-01
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