Oral history interview with Henry Glover; 1990 April 25; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1990 Apr. 25.

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Oral history interview with Henry Glover; 1990 April 25; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1990 Apr. 25.

Producer Henry Glover recounts the development and highlights of his music career. Discussion includes a family history; his childhood growing up in Hot Springs, Arkansas; issues of race; his musical influences; his college years; his music education and training; the introduction of the diminished chord; his work as an arranger; his songwriting, including "I Love You, Yes I Do"; working as a musician; working for King Records; recording Hank Penny and Moon Mullican; working with Syd Nathan; and memorable experiences from his career.

6 sound cassettes (5 hours, 50 minutes)

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Glover, Henry, 1603-1655

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Music industry executive, producer, and songwriter. Born May 21, 1921. Died April 7, 1991. Full name: Henry Bernard Glover. AKA: Henry Bernard. Career most active late 1940s-1970s. Among the first African-American music executives on a major label. Produced r&b and country music. His production credits include recordings by Bull Moose Jackson, Grandpa Jones, Hawkshaw Hawkins, and Moon Mullican. Worked for several record labels, including King Records, Roulette, and Starday-King. Songwriting ...

Glover, Henry, 1603-1655

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Music industry executive, producer, and songwriter. Born May 21, 1921. Died April 7, 1991. Full name: Henry Bernard Glover. AKA: Henry Bernard. Career most active late 1940s-1970s. Among the first African-American music executives on a major label. Produced r&b and country music. His production credits include recordings by Bull Moose Jackson, Grandpa Jones, Hawkshaw Hawkins, and Moon Mullican. Worked for several record labels, including King Records, Roulette, and Starday-King. Songwriting ...