Oral history interview with Boudleaux Bryant; 1983 May 12; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 May 12.

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Oral history interview with Boudleaux Bryant; 1983 May 12; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 May 12.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/58840833

Songwriter Boudleaux Bryant discusses the songwriting career of he and wife Felice during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Discussion includes working with the Everly Brothers; their Acuff-Rose contract; the start of the House of Bryant publishing company; BMI vs. ASCAP; the role of publishing companies; their views on songwriting; working with Fred rose; Fred Rose as songwriter; and Fred Rose the Christian Scientist.

3 sound cassettes (2 hours, 53 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7771937

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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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...

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...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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