Southern Folklife Collection sheet music and song lyrics, 1852-1988

Louvin, Charlie, 1927-2011

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Charles Elzer Loudermilk (July 7, 1927 – January 26, 2011), known professionally as Charlie Louvin, was an American country music singer and songwriter. He is best known as one of the Louvin Brothers, and was a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1955 Born in Section, Alabama, Louvin was one of seven children and grew up working on the family farm in nearby Henagar. He started singing when he was eight years old. Louvin began singing professionally with his brother Ira as a teenager on loca...

Loudermilk, John D., 1934-2016

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Country music songwriter. Born March 31, 1934. Songwriting credits include "A Rose and a Baby Ruth," "Waterloo," "Tobacco Road," "Ebony Eyes," "Talk Back Trembling Lips," "Break My Mind," "Indian Reservation (The Lament of the Cherokee Indian)," and "Abilene." Member, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview with John D. Loudermilk; 1976 January 30; interview conducted by Patricia A. Hall. 1976 Jan. 30. (Country Music Foundation, Library &am...

Louvin, Ira, 1924-1965

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Ira Lonnie Loudermilk (April 21, 1924 – June 20, 1965), known professionally as Ira Louvin, was an American country music singer, mandolinist and songwriter. Ira Louvin was born in Section, Alabama, and played together with his brother, Charlie, in the close harmony tradition as the Louvin Brothers. They were heavily influenced by the Delmore Brothers and Monroe Brothers. Ira played mandolin with Charlie Monroe, guitar player of the Monroe Brothers in the early 1940s. The Louvin Brothers' ...

Orbison, Roy, 1936-1988

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Roy Kelton Orbison (April 23, 1936 – December 6, 1988) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician known for his impassioned singing style, complex song structures, and dark, emotional ballads. His music was described by critics as operatic, earning him the nicknames "The Caruso of Rock" and "The Big O". Many of Orbison's songs conveyed vulnerability at a time when most male rock-and-roll performers chose to project machismo. He performed while standing motionless and wearing black clothes ...

Payne, L. M.

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Bonham-Carter, Helena 1966-....

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Elliott Carter's wife. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Waccabuc, N.Y., 24 August [1978], to Francis S. Mason, 1978 Aug. 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270564156 ...

Carson, Martha C.

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Gibson, Donald, 1945-

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Bryant, Felice

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Bryant, Boudleaux

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Songwriter. Born February 13, 1920. Died June 25, 1987. With his wife Felice (Born August 7, 1925; Died April 22, 2003) wrote some of the most popular songs ever recorded in Nashville. Best remembered as the writers of many of the Everly Brothers' biggest hits, including "Bye, Bye Love," "Wake Up Little Susie," and "All I Have To Do Is Dream." Other hits they wrote include "How's the World Treating You," "Let's Think About Living," and "Rocky Top." Member, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Mem...

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