Oral history interview with Owen Bradley; 1993; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1993.

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Oral history interview with Owen Bradley; 1993; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1993.

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Producer Owen Bradley talks about his work in the country music industry during the late 1950s and early 1960s, focusing on his work with Bill Monroe. Discussion includes working for Paul Cohen at Decca; Bill Monroe, the artist and the person; comments on what constitutes a good country hit; the philosophy behind his song selection for country albums; working with Ernest Tubb; promotion man Harry Silverstein; and his comments on production costs.

1 sound cassette (50 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772492

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Bradley, Owen, 1915-1998

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Nashville record producer. Born October 21, 1915. Died January 7, 1998. Assistant to Decca producer Paul Cohen, 1947-1958. Head of Decca Nashville, 1958-1976. Important force behind the development of the Nashville Sound. With brother, Harold Bradley, co-owned the Bradley Film and Recording Studio. Produced many legendary country artists, including Patsy Cline, Bill Monroe, Brenda Lee, Kitty Wells, and Loretta Lynn. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame....

Gillon, Katie;

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Rumble, John Woodruff

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