Oral history interview with Gordon Stoker; 1988 June 28; interview conducted by Jay Orr. 1988 June 28.

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Oral history interview with Gordon Stoker; 1988 June 28; interview conducted by Jay Orr. 1988 June 28.

Quartet singer Gordon Stoker, member of the Jordanaires, recalls the group's association with Elvis Presley. Discussion includes their first meeting with Elvis; working in the recording studio; recording in Nashville vs. recording in Hollywood and New York; the enduring popularity of Elvis's music; the blend of the Jordanaires with Elvis; Elvis and the quartet tradition; Elvis's song selection; and comments on working with Elvis.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 34 minutes)

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Presley, Elvis, 1935-1977

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Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), also known simply as Elvis, was an American singer, musician and actor. He is regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century and is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King". His energized interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a singularly potent mix of influences across color lines during a transformative era in race relations, led him to ...

Stoker, Gordon, 1924-2013

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Quartet singer. Born August 13, 1924. Full name: Hugh Gordon Stoker. In 1949 joined the Jordanaires, one of Nashville's premier background vocal groups and a key component of the Nashville Sound. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview with Gordon Stoker; 1975 February 7; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 Feb. 7. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841148 From the description of ...

Stoker, Gordon, 1924-2013

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Quartet singer. Born August 13, 1924. Full name: Hugh Gordon Stoker. In 1949 joined the Jordanaires, one of Nashville's premier background vocal groups and a key component of the Nashville Sound. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview with Gordon Stoker; 1975 February 7; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 Feb. 7. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841148 From the description of ...

Stoker, Alan

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Orr, Jay

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