[78-L] Political voices

Don Cox doncox at enterprise.net
Mon Nov 28 01:59:21 PST 2011


On 28/11/2011, Dennis Flannigan wrote:

> While preparing my radio program, I recorded, "Bang, Bang," by Jimmie
> Davis. Well known for many reasons, this popular bluesy country artist
> later served two terms as Governor of Louisiana. Bandleader, Vic
> Meyers made some strong sides sometime before he was elected (at
> different times) both Secretary of State and the Lt. Governor in
> Washington State. Scotty Wiseman (Lulu Bell and Scotty) was, I think,
> elected mayor. Others, like Roy Acuff ran for office but were not
> elected.
> 
> So, I'm interested in 78s recorded by *elected* officials. Not seeking
> political themed recordings, but artists you'd collect if they'd never
> been elected. I guess there's a word for that: talented. Hoping to put
> together an all-politicians (elected) program.
> 
> Thank you for whatever you turn up.
> 
Paderewski.

Regards
-- 
Don Cox
doncox at enterprise.net



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