[78-L] Political voices

[Taylor Bowie]

Ray's mention of Martha Reeves reminded me that soul singer Jerry Butler was 
a long-time Chicago alderman...he certainly made a lot of records...not sure 
if any were on 78.

Taylor



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ray Kilcoyne" <kil at roadrunner.com>
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Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 2:33 AM
Subject: Re: [78-L] Political voices


> Hank Locklin - made 78s but wasn't elected - Honorary Mayor of McLellan,
> Fla.
> Sonny Bono - was elected but I don't think he made 78s. - Mayor of Palm
> Springs, Cal.
> Martha Reeves - Elected Detroit City Councilwoman - No 78s??
> RayK
>>
>>
> From: Dennis Flannigan
> 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.
>
>
>
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