Oral history interview with Mitch Miller; 1983 February 24; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 Feb. 24.

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Miller, Mitch;. Oral history interview with Mitch Miller; 1983 February 24; interview conducted by John W. Rumble.

Oral history interview with Mitch Miller; 1983 February 24; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 Feb. 24.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/58841056

Mitch Miller, producer for Columbia Records, talks about his decision to cover country songs for the pop field during the 1950s. Discussion includes the development of his work with Nashville; working with Fred Rose and Wesley Rose; covering Hank Williams's songs; the story behind recording "A White Sport Coat and A Pink Carnation"; the quality of country songs during the 1950s; promoting pop versions of country songs; his role as head of pop A&R for Columbia Records during the 1950s; and comments on changes in the music industry since the 1950s.

1 sound cassette (55 minutes)

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