Oral history interview with Eddie Dean; 1974 July 31; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 July 31.

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Oral history interview with Eddie Dean; 1974 July 31; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 July 31.

Singer Eddie Dean talks about the highs and lows of his recording career. Discussion includes his films; working with his brother, Jimmy; his family history; the impact of "One Has My Name (The Other Has My Heart)"; difficulties encountered during his recording career; and the story behind "I Dreamed of a Hillbilly Heaven."

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 30 minutes)

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Green, Douglas B.

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Country music performer. Born March 20, 1946. Best-known as Ranger Doug from Riders in the Sky, a cowboy revival act he co-founded in 1977. Performed as a member of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys during the late 1960s. Recording credits include a solo album, Songs of the Sage, released on the Warner Western label in 1997. From the description of Oral history interview with Douglas B. Green; 1993 November 23; interview with John W. Rumble. 1993 Nov. 23. (Country Music Foundation, Libra...

Dean, Eddie, 1907-1999

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Western singer and film star. Born July 9, 1907. Died March 4, 1999. Real name: Edgar Glosup. Career most active 1930s-1950s. Stage performer, songwriter, recording artist, and motion picture "singing cowboy." Appeared on the WLS National Barn Dance during the 1930s, and on Town Hall Party during the 1950s. Songwriting credits include "On the Banks of the Sunny San Juan," "One Has My Name (The Other Has My Heart)," and "I Dreamed of a Hillbilly Heaven." From the description of Oral h...

Dean, Eddie, 1907-1999

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Western singer and film star. Born July 9, 1907. Died March 4, 1999. Real name: Edgar Glosup. Career most active 1930s-1950s. Stage performer, songwriter, recording artist, and motion picture "singing cowboy." Appeared on the WLS National Barn Dance during the 1930s, and on Town Hall Party during the 1950s. Songwriting credits include "On the Banks of the Sunny San Juan," "One Has My Name (The Other Has My Heart)," and "I Dreamed of a Hillbilly Heaven." From the description of Oral h...