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Howard Lackey recording, 2004 July 27
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Howard talks about his childhood, believing he wanted to be a doctor, being inspired by jazz musicians to learn music, and pursuing a professional musical career.
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Frankie Laine recordings, 1971
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Laine starts by talking about recent natural disasters and then discusses why he was expanding his musical genre into western and folk music. He talks about at 1957 song, "Cry of the Wild Goose" as a precursor to his western stylings, and how the tune predated the Kingston Trio's hit "Tom Dooley".
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Greg Lake recording, 1994
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Lake discusses the reformation of their band Emerson, Lake, and Palmer, the music industry and music changing as artists mature.
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Lorenzo Lamas recording, 1985 April 01
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Lamas discusses his latest television show, potential film opportunities, and working on a documentary about natural childbirth.
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Burton Lane recording, 1987 September 28
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Lane talks about his career as a composer, songs he’s written, people he’s met, his parents' influence, how he started composing, and stories from his career. He also talks about Judy Garland and the use of music in film.
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Murray Langston recordings, 1980 to 1981
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Langston discusses being irresponsible as a younger man, the economy, shares anecdotes about his experiences, and answers callers questions.
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Joe Lane recording, approximately 1969 to 2000
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Lano talks about how musical styles are reimagined and reused, overdubbing recordings, and writing arrangements for guitar interpretations of classical orchestral music. He also plays guitar.
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Florence LaRue (The Fifth Dimension) recording, 1991 September 25
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LaRue discusses the Fifth Dimension, talks about touring, performing on Broadway, and the group's first Las Vegas performance at Caesar's Palace.
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Mal Z. Lawrence recording, 1995 August 27
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Lawrence talks about his childhood in the Bronx, New York City, his military service where he first performed comedy, working the Borsch Belt, getting his big break touring with Tony Bennett, what it was like working the Catskills, and his views of other artists.
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Rick Lazer recording, 1994 October 08
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Lazer talks about his career as an Elvis Presley impersonator. He talks about first listening to Elvis, what he does, and other musical artists that he admires. He also sings 3 songs for the audience.
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