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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1977

Page

10

Vinton Eyes Chopin Home Special With Liberace

Bob Vinton says major networks ridicule his idea for a Liberace musical special filmed at Chopin's Polish home. He vows to persist, citing his past hits and enduring appeal after returning to prominence with My Melody of Love.

Greg McGarry Associated Press Albany N.Y Bobby Vinton Liberace Chopin Poland Vinton Pittsburgh

Old Music Shows Newly Recorded by Smithsonian Reissues

Smithsonian reissues three archival musical shows by Gershwin Astaire Berlin Porter Merman Cantor Williams reconstructs 1919 Ziegfeld Follies 1924 Lady Be Good and 1934 Anything Goes from original records. First three due in October with plans for 30 total archival reconstructions for scholarly and entertainment value.

Donald Sanders Associated Press Washington George Gershwin Fred Adele Astaire Irving Berlin Cole Porter Ethel Merman Eddie Cantor Bert Williams Smithsonian Institution Martin Williams Williams Gershwin Porter Decca Oklahoma Tists Victor Herbert Smithsonian

Gosdin Hits Peak Age With Country Breakthrough

Nashville based singer Vern Gosdin at age 43 found major success with three Top 10 country songs in seven months. He left his Atlanta glass and mirror business to focus full time on music, aided by producer Gary S. Paxton and backup vocals from Emmylou Harris. He aims to go further in country music despite earlier tries in rock bluegrass and gospel.

Vinton Mr. Lonely Pittsburgh Joe Edwards Associated Press Nashville Vern Gosdin Atlanta Gosdin Music Row United States Canada Gary S. Paxton Paxton Los Angeles Emmylou Harris

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