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Other segments from the episode on March 7, 1997
Country Singer Charlie Rich Crosses Genres
Sony Music has re-issued four of Rich's CD's. He died in July of 1995 at the age of 62. Rich was known as the "Silver Fox," because of his premature gray hair. He got his start working with the Sun record label in the late 50s, writing tunes for Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, and Johnny Cash. From there he began making records himself. In the 70s he reached his commercial peak with his country hits, "The Most Beautiful Girl," and "Behind Closed Doors." (REBROADCAST FROM 9/3/92).
Folklorist Alan Lomax Preserves Traditional Music
A new collection of six CD's will be released next month by Rounder Records featuring folk music recordings Lomax recorded in the American South from 1959-60. It is titled "The Alan Lomax Collection: Southern Journey." Lomax spent more than a half century recording the folk music and customs of the world. Lomax and his father, John, were the first folklorists to travel around the American south, recording songs on portable record machines.
David Helfgott's Performance Lacks Poetry
Classical music critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews a recent concert of Australian pianist David Helfgott. The film "Shine" was based on Helfgott's life.
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