Davis, Karl, 1905-1979
Variant namesCountry musician, songwriter, and radio performer. Born December 17, 1905. Died May 30, 1979. Popular on Chicago radio stations WLS and WJJD as a member of Karl & Harty and the Cumberland Ridge Runners. Career active 1930s-1940s. Writer of several popular country songs, including "Kentucky," and "I'm Here To Get My Baby Out of Jail."
From the description of Oral history interview with Karl Davis; 1974 June 9; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 June 9. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58840881
From the description of Oral history interview with Karl Davis; 1974 June 8; Interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 June 8. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58840882
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| creatorOf | Davis, Karl, 1905-1979,. Oral history interview with Karl Davis; 1974 June 8; Interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. | Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center | |
| creatorOf | Davis, Karl, 1905-1979,. Oral history interview with Karl Davis; 1974 June 9; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. | Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center | |
| referencedIn | Davis, Karl : [miscellaneous ephemeral material]. | Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas J. Watson Library |
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| associatedWith | Davis, Jean; | person |
| associatedWith | Green, Douglas B.; | person |
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Birth 1905-12-17
Death 1979
