Oral history interview with George Morgan; 1975 May 13; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 May 13.

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Oral history interview with George Morgan; 1975 May 13; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 May 13.

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Country performer George Morgan talks about his experiences in the music industry. Discussion includes his family history and childhood; his early memories of listening to WSM Nashville and the Grand Ole Opry; his early musical interests; comments on his recording career, including his experiences with Columbia Records; comments on the music industry; the development of his career; his early career start at WWST Worcester, Ohio; his songwriting, including "Candy Kisses"; joining WWVA Wheeling, West Virginia; and his experiences working on the Opry.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 18 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772364

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Morgan, George, 1925-1975

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Country music performer. Born June 28, 1924. Died July 7, 1975. Recognized for his smooth singing style. Grand Ole Opry performer 1948-1956 and 1959-1975. Television show host on WLAC-TV, Nashville from 1956-1959. Popular recording artist, his hits include "Candy Kisses," "Rainbow in My Heart," and "Room Full of Roses." Member, Country Music Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview with George Morgan; 1975 May 13; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 May ...

Morgan, George, 1925-1975

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Country music performer. Born June 28, 1924. Died July 7, 1975. Recognized for his smooth singing style. Grand Ole Opry performer 1948-1956 and 1959-1975. Television show host on WLAC-TV, Nashville from 1956-1959. Popular recording artist, his hits include "Candy Kisses," "Rainbow in My Heart," and "Room Full of Roses." Member, Country Music Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview with George Morgan; 1975 May 13; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 May ...

Green, Douglas B.

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Country music performer. Born March 20, 1946. Best-known as Ranger Doug from Riders in the Sky, a cowboy revival act he co-founded in 1977. Performed as a member of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys during the late 1960s. Recording credits include a solo album, Songs of the Sage, released on the Warner Western label in 1997. From the description of Oral history interview with Douglas B. Green; 1993 November 23; interview with John W. Rumble. 1993 Nov. 23. (Country Music Foundation, Libra...