Oral history interview with Pee Wee King; 1985 July 24; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1985 July 24.

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Oral history interview with Pee Wee King; 1985 July 24; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1985 July 24.

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Bandleader Pee Wee King recalls highlights from his career during the 1940s. Discussion includes the 1941-42 Camel Caravan tour; the Kentucky Club show; his start on the Grand Ole Opry; working with Eddy Arnold; performers he worked with during the 1940s; sponsors he was associated with, including R. C. Cola; working with Acuff-Rose during the company's early years; working with Fred Rose; and the story behind the writing and recording of "Tennessee Waltz."

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 35 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772121

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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King, Lydia

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Rumble, John Woodruff

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King, Pee Wee, 1914-2000

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Country music performer, bandleader, and songwriter. Born February 18, 1914. Died March 7, 2000. Real name: Julius Frank Anthony Kuczynski. Career active late 1930s-1960s. Bandleader of the Golden West Cowboys, a popular Grand Old Opry act during the late 1930s-1940s. His songwriting credits include "Tennessee Waltz," and "Slow Poke." Star of ABC Television's The Pee Wee King Show during the late 1950s. Member, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame. F...