Oral history interview with John Hartford [sound recording] ; 1972 October 17; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1972 Oct. 17.

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Oral history interview with John Hartford [sound recording] ; 1972 October 17; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1972 Oct. 17.

Musician and songwriter John Hartford talks about his varied interests and his decision to pursue a music career. Discussion includes early interest in riverboats; his first interest in music and early musical influences; his developments as a musician and his interest in bluegrass; his interest in steamboats; the early years of his music career; his songwriting, including "Gentle On My Mind"; and the influence of bluegrass on his music.

1 sound cassette (1 hour, 12 min.)

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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...