Oral history interview with Frank Luther; 1971 May 18; Interview conducted by Bill Williams. 1971 May 18.

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Oral history interview with Frank Luther; 1971 May 18; Interview conducted by Bill Williams. 1971 May 18.

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Country performer and recording artist Frank Luther talks about his role as a country music performer. Discussion includes the development of his music career; his move from evangelistic to commercial music; experiences traveling as a musician; joining Carson Robison as a replacement for Vernon Dalhart; his recordings with Robison; performing in New York in 1931; his songwriting; and his move to children's recordings.

1 sound cassette (27 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772134

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Williams, Bill, 1915-1992

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Luther, Frank, 1905-1980

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Pioneer country performer. Died November 16, 1980. Real name: Francis Luther Crow. Country music career active late 1920s-early 1940s. Noted songwriter and singer. Recorded prolifically with Carson Robison and as a solo act during the 1920s and 1930s. Author of the book, Americans and their songs (New York: Harper & Co., 1942). From the description of Oral history interview with Frank Luther; 1971 May 18; self-interview. 1971 May 18. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media...