Oral history interview with Tom T. Hall; 1969 July 22; interview conducted by Cecil H. Whaley. 1969 Jul. 22.

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Oral history interview with Tom T. Hall; 1969 July 22; interview conducted by Cecil H. Whaley. 1969 Jul. 22.

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Singer-songwriter Tom T. Hall talks about his career. Discussion includes his childhood and early musical influences; his first performances; the development of his songwriting; his early radio work; his move to Nashville and the start of his professional career; the audience base of country music; his professional ambitions; the psychology of a songwriter; his personal appearances; the impact of the music business on his personal life; competition within the music industry; changes in country music; the need for good writers; the combination of elements that affect the career of the songwriter; his songs; and comments on what he considers a performer owes the public.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 17 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772111

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Whaley, Cecil;

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Hall, Tom T., 1936-2021

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Thomas Hall (May 25, 1936 – August 20, 2021), known professionally as Tom T. Hall and informally nicknamed "The Storyteller", was an American country music singer-songwriter and short-story author. He wrote 12 No. 1 hit songs, with 26 more that reached the Top 10, including the No. 1 international pop crossover hit "Harper Valley PTA", and "I Love", which reached No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. He is included in Rolling Stone's list of 100 Greatest Songwriters. He was inducted into the Country ...