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Pop Chronicles Interviews #107 - Phil Spector, Part 1
Part 1 of a recording of John Gilliland interviewing producer Phil Spector in Hollywood for the Pop Chronicles radio program series. This recording includes racial slurs and stereotyping.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #107 - Phil Spector, Part 3
Part 3 of a recording of John Gilliland interviewing producer Phil Spector in Hollywood for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #107 - Phil Spector, Part 2
Part 2 of a recording of John Gilliland interviewing producer Phil Spector in Hollywood for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #31 - Bobby Darin
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Bobby Darin in Beverly Hills, California for the Pop Chronicles radio program series. Due to problems with the original tape, the playback speed varies over the course of the interview.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #128 - Frank Zappa, part 1
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Frank Zappa in Glendale, California for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #182 - Pacific Jazz Festival, Part 1
Live performance from the Pacific Coast Jazz Festival, held October 6-8, 1967. The performers include Big Mama Thornton and the Original Hound Dogs, and possibly T-Bone Walker, from October 8. While this recording does not include interviews, it was included in the broader interview collection.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #69 - Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller in Beverly Hills, California for the Pop Chronicles radio program series. This recording includes the use of a racial slur by Gilliland.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #106 - Frank Sinatra
Recording of Frank Sinatra's acceptance speech for an award from the National Conference of Personal Managers. John Gilliland later used this audio for the Pop Chronicles radio program series. Sinatra notes his 35-year career beginning at age 15, placing this recording around the year 1965. This recording contains slurs or stereotyping directed at race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religion.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #88 - Patti Page with Jack Rael
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Patti Page and Jack Rael on the KCUL House of Wax program in Fort Worth. Gilliland later used this audio in the Pop Chronicles radio program series. The interview is in tracks 1 through 5, with unrelated material on the tape before and after.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #93 - Buck Ram
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing manager and songwriter Buck Ram in Hollywood for the Pop Chronicles radio program series. This recording contains racial stereotyping.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #128 - Frank Zappa, part 2
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Frank Zappa in Glendale, California for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #130 - Milton Berle
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Milton Berle for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #135 - Perry Como
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Perry Como for the Pop Chronicles radio program series. This recording includes discussion of sexual harassment.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #158 - Edgar Bergen
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Edgar Bergen for the Pop Chronicles radio program series. The interview begins in track 3 following unrelated material, and continues through track 6, followed by an apparent live performance by the Mills Brothers. This recording contains slurs or stereotyping directed at race, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, or religion.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #181 - Milt Jackson
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Milt Jackson in Orange, California for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #89 - Carl Perkins
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Carl Perkins in Los Angeles for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #34 - Fats Domino
Richard Perry interviews Fats Domino in Las Vegas. John Gilliland used this recording for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #117 - Jerry Wexler
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing writer and producer Jerry Wexler in Pasadena for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #176 - Mamas and the Papas
Excerpts of interviews with members of The Mamas and the Papas for the Pop Chronicles radio program series. The speakers are not identified, but include Cass Elliot (interviewed June 18, 1967 in Monterey).
Pop Chronicles Interviews #54 - George Harrison
George Harrison's comments on the Beatles' White Album. John Gilliland used this recording for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #167 - Julius Wechter
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Julius Wechter in Hollywood for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #114 - The Four Seasons
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing the members of the Four Seasons in New York for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #20 - Johnny Cash
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Johnny Cash in Los Angeles for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews # 144 - Pop Chronicles Promos
Pre-recorded promotional tracks to advertise the re-playing of John Gilliland's Pop Chronicles. This recording was included in the larger set of interviews.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #179 - Mike Piano
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Mike Piano of the Sandpipers for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #170 - Kay Starr
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Kay Starr in Los Angeles for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #9 - Cream: Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and Ginger Baker in Santa Monica, California for the Pop Chronicles radio program series. This recording includes excerpts from a live performance.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #173 - Penny Valentine
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing British music journalist Penny Valentine in London for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #27 - Dick Clark
Lew Irwin interviews Dick Clark in Hollywood. John Gilliland used this recording for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #121 - Jackie Wilson
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Jackie Wilson in West Covina, California for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #79 - Bill Medley
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers in Hollywood for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #72 - Trini Lopez
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Trini Lopez in Hollywood for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #39 - Everly Brothers
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Don and Phil Everly in Hollywood for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #85 - Rick Nelson
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Rick Nelson in Hollywood for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #102 - Diana Ross
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Diana Ross in Hollywood for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #2 - Patty Andrews, part 2
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Patty Andrews of the Andrews Sisters for the Pop Chronicles radio program series. The interview occurred either March 13 or September 13, 1971. A rehearsal is audible in the background. This segment is part 2 of 2.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #150 - Theme song
Recording of the Pop Chronicles theme song, as performed by Len Chandler. This recording was included among the interviews.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #13 - James Brown
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing James Brown in Hollywood for the Pop Chronicles radio program series. The last track is from a different recording, with pre-recorded interview questions for Billy Vaughn.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #152 - Herb Caen, Art Hoppe, Benjamin Swig
Recording of John Gilliland briefly interviewing local San Francisco figures Herb Caen, Art Hoppe, and Benjamin Swig for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #115b - The Hollies
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing members of The Hollies in Hollywood for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #136 - Himan Brown, Part 2
Part 2 of a recording of John Gilliland interviewing radio and television producer Himan Brown.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #146 - Ravi Shankar
Jim Hamblin and a group of interviewers speak with Ravi Shankar in Los Angeles. John Gilliland used this recording for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #175 - John Peel
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing radio personality John Peel in London for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #75 - George Martin
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing George Martin in London for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #172 - Anita Kerr
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Anita Kerr in Hollywood for the Pop Chronicles radio program series. The recording also includes components of the song "No Salt On Her Tail" as they were assembled in the studio.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #61 - Janis Joplin
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Janis Joplin in Hollywood for the Pop Chronicles radio program series. This interview contains the use of a racial slur.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #174 - Keith Altham
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing columnist Keith Altham in London for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #113 - Merle Travis
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Merle Travis in San Diego for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #156 - Jimmy Van Heusen, part 1
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing composer Jimmy Van Heusen for the Pop Chronicles radio program series. This is the first of three segments. Van Heusen's wife is present for this recording, and speaks in track 5.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #120 - Hank Williams, Jr.
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Hank Williams, Jr. in Culver City, California for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
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