Oral history interview with Don Gibson; 1979 June 20; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1979 June 20.

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Oral history interview with Don Gibson; 1979 June 20; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1979 June 20.

Singer-songwriter Don Gibson discusses the development of his career. Discussion includes his guitars; his early interest in jazz guitar; the start of his career and his early songwriting; his early recording career; recording "Oh Lonesome Me," and "I Can't Stop Loving You"; his association with Mel Foree; joining Hickory Records; his singing style; and his overall view of his career.

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Gibson, Don (Donald Eugene), 1928-2003

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Singer-songwriter. Born April 3, 1928. Died November 17, 2003. Counted among his songwriting credits are some of the most popular songs in country music history, including "I Can't Stop Loving You," "Oh Lonesome Me," and "Sweet Dreams." His recordings for RCA during the late 1950s and 1960s led to a string of hits, including "Blue, Blue Day," and "Sea of Heartbreak." Member, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history i...

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...

Gibson, Don (Donald Eugene), 1928-2003

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Singer-songwriter. Born April 3, 1928. Died November 17, 2003. Counted among his songwriting credits are some of the most popular songs in country music history, including "I Can't Stop Loving You," "Oh Lonesome Me," and "Sweet Dreams." His recordings for RCA during the late 1950s and 1960s led to a string of hits, including "Blue, Blue Day," and "Sea of Heartbreak." Member, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history i...