Brenda Lee Reflects on Career Roots and Elvis Friendship
Brenda Lee discusses her country and gospel roots shaping her rockabilly to pop career. She recalls early hits like Jambalaya and Dynamite, explains the origin of “Little Miss Dynamite,” and shares views on aging, studio tech, and her friendship with Elvis Presley.
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Hank Williams
Jambalya
Little Miss Dynamite
Europe
Kitty Wells
Mahalia Jackson
Frank Sinatra
Stevie Nicks
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Sheena Easton
Lacy J. Dalton
John Anderson
Julie
Ronnie Shacklett
Elvis Presley
Elvis
Albert Goldman
Priscilla
Presley
Statler Brothers reflect on control and a packed Staunton picnic
The Statler Brothers discuss keeping control of releases and TV exposure while planning a new syndicated special. They praise their successful Staunton Fourth of July picnic, now a two day event drawing 50 000 to 60 000 attendees with charity booths and free shows. Tickets for Saturday’s concert at Five Seasons Center range from 8 to 9 dollars.
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Statler Brothers
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Staunton
Jerry Reed
Five Seasons Center
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Frank Kliegel Seizes Lead In Chorus Line Touring Run
In Cedar Rapids Frank Kliegel recalls auditioning with 400 to 500 fellows for Chorus Line. He earned a call back and signed a six month contract with rehearsals starting in December. He portrays Don and understudies Zach, as the national company tours eight cities in seven states before Cedar Rapids, Ames runs, and up to 35 states by contract end.
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Colorado
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Zach
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Broadway
Michael Bennett
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Nicholas Dante
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Omaha
LaSalle
Marla
David
Ames
Equity
Hursig
Ann Landers admits rerunning old letters in column
In a Dear Readers column Landers says she erred in recycling 15 year old letters and did not label them as reruns. She calls the disclosure a tempest in a teapot and apologizes for the emotion and extra phone bills caused. She notes editors should have indicated unaccepted practice and pledges future transparency.
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