Oral history interview with Patsy Montana; 1984 June 9; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1984 June 9.

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Oral history interview with Patsy Montana; 1984 June 9; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1984 June 9.

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Patsy Montana recalls highlights from her career in country music. Discussion includes her early musical influences; her first radio performance; joining the Montana Cowgirls; the origin of the name, Patsy Montana; a description of early stage shows; the popularity of yodeling; the origin of her cowgirl outfits and image; her first recordings; working on the WLS National Barn Dance; memories from Patsy Montana & the Prairie Ramblers; working with Red Foley; her songwriting, including "I Want To Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart"; memories of WLS performers; changes at WLS; experiences from her solo career; the impact of World War II; her recording career during the mid-1930s-early 1950s; and an overview of her career from the 1950s-1970s.

3 sound cassettes (2 hours, 43 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772155

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Montana, Patsy

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Country performer. Born October 30, 1908. Died May 3, 1996. Real name: Rubye Blevins. Popular performer and recording artist, recognized for her cowgirl image and western style performances, including yodeling. Best known for her 1935 hit "I Want To Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart," which became the first million-seller for a female country & western performer. From the description of Oral history interview with Patsy Montana; 1984 June 9; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1984 Jun...

Montana, Patsy

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Country performer. Born October 30, 1908. Died May 3, 1996. Real name: Rubye Blevins. Popular performer and recording artist, recognized for her cowgirl image and western style performances, including yodeling. Best known for her 1935 hit "I Want To Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart," which became the first million-seller for a female country & western performer. From the description of Oral history interview with Patsy Montana; 1984 June 9; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1984 Jun...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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