Oral history interview with Hal Spencer; 1974 June 26; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green and Gene Bear. 1974 June 26.

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Oral history interview with Hal Spencer; 1974 June 26; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green and Gene Bear. 1974 June 26.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/58841333

Hal Spencer, son of songwriter and original Sons of the Pioneer member Tim Spencer, recalls highlights from his father's career. Discussion includes Tim Spencer's early history and the start of his musical career; his move to California; the formation of the original Sons of the Pioneers; an overview of the group's movie career; Spencer's songwriting; memories of the group's working style, including a description of their harmony style and a typical stage show; Tim Spencer's involvement in religious work and publishing, including his company Manna Music; an overview of Hal's career; memories from the early years of the Songs of the Pioneers, including the origin of the group's name; and memories of the group's members, including Bob Nolan and Roy Rogers.

3 sound cassettes (3 hours, 6 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772417

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Spencer, Hal;

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Son of songwriter and original Sons of the Pioneers member, Tim Spencer. Born 1936. President and CEO of his father's music publishing company, Manna Music. From the description of Oral history interview with Hal Spencer; 1974 June 26; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green and Gene Bear. 1974 June 26. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841333 ...

Sons of the Pioneers

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The Sons of the Pioneers was one of the leading vocal and instrumental groups in Western music. They were especially known for their harmonies, songwriting, and musicianship. In addition to their creative success, the Pioneers were among the longest lasting groups in the history of country music, celebrating 65 years of continuous performances in 1998. Over the years, the members of the group included Pat Brady, Ken Carson, Ken Curtis, Tommy Doss, Hugh Farr, Karl Farr, Shug Fisher, Luther Nallie...

Spencer, Tim, 1908-1974

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Bear, Gene.

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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...