Oral history interview with Tommy Hill; 1995 October 24; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1995 Oct. 24.

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Oral history interview with Tommy Hill; 1995 October 24; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1995 Oct. 24.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/58840931

Musician, songwriter, producer, and industry executive Tommy Hill recalls the development and early years of his career in country music. Discussion includes his childhood; his musical influences; his start in the music business; working for Smiley Burnette; his movie work; experiences working in different clubs in Texas during the early 1950s; going to work for Webb Pierce; helping his sister, Goldie Hill, get her start in music; his first recording sessions; working on the Louisiana Hayride; working with Hank Williams; his songwriting; meeting Fred Rose and signing with Hickory Records; the impact of Fred Rose's death on his career; and comments on the working relationship between Hank Williams and Fred Rose.

2 sound cassettes (2 hours)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772032

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Hill, Tommy

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Country musician, performer, songwriter, and producer. Born April 27, 1929. Died March 21, 2002. Full name: John Thomas Hill. Songwriting hits include "Slowly" (recorded by Webb Pierce, 1954), and "Teddy Bear" (recorded by Red Sovine, 1976). His musician credits include backing Hank Williams on the Louisiana Hayride and on tour in 1952. Joined Starday Records in 1959 as an engineer and producer. His production credits include Cowboy Copas, Dottie West, and Johnny Bond. From the descr...

Hill, Tommy

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Country musician, performer, songwriter, and producer. Born April 27, 1929. Died March 21, 2002. Full name: John Thomas Hill. Songwriting hits include "Slowly" (recorded by Webb Pierce, 1954), and "Teddy Bear" (recorded by Red Sovine, 1976). His musician credits include backing Hank Williams on the Louisiana Hayride and on tour in 1952. Joined Starday Records in 1959 as an engineer and producer. His production credits include Cowboy Copas, Dottie West, and Johnny Bond. From the descr...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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