Oral history interview with Johnny Bond; 1968 July 15; interview conducted by Dorothy Gable; 1968 July 15.

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Oral history interview with Johnny Bond; 1968 July 15; interview conducted by Dorothy Gable; 1968 July 15.

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Western musician and songwriter Johnny Bond reviews his successful career. Discussion includes a brief review of his early childhood development of his musical interests; his start in the music business; experiences working on Melody Ranch; the move to western movies; writing the hit "Cimarron"; meeting Tex Ritter; working on the Town Hall Party television show; and his advice for aspiring musicians and songwriters.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 4 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772484

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Bond, Johnny, 1915-1978

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Country & western performer. Born June 1, 1915. Died June 12, 1978. Real name: Cyrus Whitfield Bond. Successful songwriter, radio and television performer, and recording artist. Career most active 1940s and 1950s. Wrote "Cimarron" in 1938. Popular cast member of the Melody Ranch radio show and the Town Hall Party television show. Member, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview with Johnny Bond; 1968 Ju...

Gable, Dorothy;

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Bond, Johnny, 1915-1978

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Country & western performer. Born June 1, 1915. Died June 12, 1978. Real name: Cyrus Whitfield Bond. Successful songwriter, radio and television performer, and recording artist. Career most active 1940s and 1950s. Wrote "Cimarron" in 1938. Popular cast member of the Melody Ranch radio show and the Town Hall Party television show. Member, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview with Johnny Bond; 1968 Ju...