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Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #4
The fourth program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program highlights the year 1941, with discussion of the ASCAP boycott and BMI, and the Second World War.
Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #5
The fifth program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program continues the previous program's emphasis on 1941, with discussion of the music of Freddy Martin, as well as of "sweet" bands and gimmick (or "Mickey Mouse") bands, and wartime novelty songs.
Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #6
The sixth program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program highlights the year 1942, with discussion of wartime music and culture, and cultural reflections of domestic mobilization in the U.S.
Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #7
The seventh program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program continues the previous program's emphasis on the year 1942, with discussion of the songs of Johnny Mercer, Capitol Records, and mass migration connected to the war effort.
Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #8
The eighth program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program highlights the years 1942 and 1943, with discussion of Frank Sinatra, and the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Oklahoma.
Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #9
The ninth program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program highlights the year 1943, with discussion of wartime movies.
Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #10
The tenth program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program highlights the year 1944, with continued discussion of wartime culture.
Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #11
The eleventh program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program highlights the time frame around 1944, with discussion of Hollywood's output during the war.
Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #12
The twelfth program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program is the finale of Part I of the series, which covered 1940 through 1945, and was originally broadcast in October and November of 1972. It highlights the end of the Second World War, with discussion of armed forces' return home, and "dream" songs.
Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #13
The thirteenth program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program is the first of Part II, which covers the conclusion of the Second World War through the end of the decade. It highlights musical theater, with particular attention to Irving Berlin's compositions in Annie, Get Your Gun.
Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #14
The fourteenth program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program highlights the year 1945 after the end of the Second World War, with discussion of armed forces returning home, songwriters, and vocalists.
Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #15
The fifteenth program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program highlights the years 1945 and 1946, with discussion of Bing Crosby and Hoagy Carmichael.
Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #16
The sixteenth program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program highlights the year 1946.
Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #17
The seventeenth program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program highlights the years 1946 and 1947, with discussion of the beginnings of the Cold War, and the prevalence of nostalgia in popular culture.
Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #18
The eighteenth program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program highlights the music of Irving Berlin, and includes an extensive discussion of Al Jolson's comeback.
Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #19
The nineteenth program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program highlights the year 1947, with discussion of the challenges that contributed to the decline of the big bands.
Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #20
The twentieth program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program highlights the years 1947 and 1948, with discussion of Disney movies and their songs, nostalgia, and the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) recording ban of 1948.
Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #21
The twenty-first program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program highlights the year 1948, with discussion of the impact of the AFM recording ban, and the music of Judy Garland.
Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #22
The twenty-second program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program highlights the years 1948 and 1949, with discussion of politics, travel-related songs, and the end of the AFM recording ban.
Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #23
The twenty-third program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program highlights the end of the decade, with discussion of Spike Jones, antecedents of rock 'n' roll, country music and its popularity, overdubbing, and Broadway.
Pop Chronicles 1940s Program #24
The twenty-fourth and final program in John Gilliland’s 24-program series on popular music and culture in the 1940s, produced following the success of his extensive Pop Chronicles series on the 1950s and 1960s. This program highlights the years 1948 and 1949, with discussion of the musicals Kiss Me Kate and South Pacific.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #1 - Patty Andrews, part 1
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 1 of 2.
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 #3 - Lou Adler
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing producer and director Lou Adler in Bel Air, California for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #4 - Herb Alpert
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Herb Alpert in Hollywood for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #5 - Chet Atkins
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing guitarist Chet Atkins in Nashville for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #6 - Tony Bennett
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Tony Bennett in Fort Worth, Texas. Gilliland later used this recording in the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #8 - Joan Baez
Interview of Joan Baez in Los Angeles. John Gilliland used this recording 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 #10 - Sonny and Cher
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Sonny and Cher in Bel Air, Los Angeles, for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
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 #15 - The Association
The Association appears on KRLA's Open Session program. John Gilliland used this recording 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 #21 - Ray Charles
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Ray Charles in Los Angeles for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #23 - Leonard Chess
Dick LaPalm interviews Leonard Chess of the Chess, Checkers, and Cadet record companies in Chicago. John Gilliland used this recording for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #26 - Dave Clark Five
The Dave Clark Five appears on KRLA's Open Session program. John Gilliland used this recording 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 #28 - Petula Clark
Petula Clark appears on KRLA's Open Session program. John Gilliland used this recording for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #30 - Judy Collins
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Judy Collins 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 #33 - Bo Diddley
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Bo Diddley 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 #38 - Ahmet Ertegun
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Ahmet Ertegun in Pasadena, California 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 #40 - Jose Feliciano
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing José Feliciano in Los Angeles for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #41 - John Fogerty and Creedence Clearwater Revival
John Fogerty and members of Creedence Clearwater Revival, interviewed in Los Angeles. John Gilliland used this recording for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #42 - Tennessee Ernie Ford
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Tennessee Ernie Ford in Hollywood for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #43 - Melvin Franklin
Billy Mack interviews Melvin Franklin of the Temptations in Detroit. John Gilliland used this recording for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #46 and 105 - Simon and Garfunkel
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel in Hollywood for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
Pop Chronicles Interviews #48 - Marvin Gaye
Recording of John Gilliland interviewing Marvin Gaye in Los Angeles for the Pop Chronicles radio program series.
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