Oral history interview with Scotty Wiseman; 1967 October 19; interview conducted by Dorothy Gable. 1967 Oct. 19.

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Oral history interview with Scotty Wiseman; 1967 October 19; interview conducted by Dorothy Gable. 1967 Oct. 19.

Country performer Scotty Wiseman recalls highlights from his music career. Discussion includes the start of the Lulu Belle & Scotty performing team; his childhood and early influences; his association with Bradley Kincaid; his early performances; his educational background; and a description of his donations to the Country Music Foundation, including Lulu Belle's award for her election as Radio Queen of 1936, and the original sheet music of "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You."

1 sound cassette (19 minutes)

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Gable, Dorothy;

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Lulu Belle and Scotty

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Lulu Belle and Skyland Scotty were the stage names of the 1930s-1950s era husband-and-wife country duet nicknamed the "Sweethearts of Country Music." They were teamed by the staff of Chicago's WLS National Barn Dance and were later married in 1934. They had their own daily TV show and remained popular until their retirement in 1958. Some of their popular songs include Whippoorwill time, Remember me, Have I told you lately that I love you?, Empty Christmas stocking, and Mountain dew. ...

Wiseman, Scotty, 1909-1981

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Country music performer. Born November 8, 1909. Died January 31, 1981. Full name: Scott Greene Wiseman. Career most active 1930s-1940s. Singer, songwriter, banjo player, and recording artist. With his wife "Lulu Belle" (real name: Myrtle Eleanor Cooper; Born December 24, 1913; Died February 8, 1999) formed the country duo Lulu Belle & Scotty. Popular performer on the WLS National Barn Dance. Songwriting credits include the country classics "Mountain Dew," and "Have I Told You Lately That I L...

Wiseman, Scotty, 1909-1981

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Country music performer. Born November 8, 1909. Died January 31, 1981. Full name: Scott Greene Wiseman. Career most active 1930s-1940s. Singer, songwriter, banjo player, and recording artist. With his wife "Lulu Belle" (real name: Myrtle Eleanor Cooper; Born December 24, 1913; Died February 8, 1999) formed the country duo Lulu Belle & Scotty. Popular performer on the WLS National Barn Dance. Songwriting credits include the country classics "Mountain Dew," and "Have I Told You Lately That I L...