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Interview with Aaron Allen. Transcript, two audio cassette tapes, and five CDs, May 24, 2005

 File — Box: 886, Folder: 8

Scope and Contents

Jack Kinslow interviews Aaron Allen. Tape 1 Side A: Aaron begins with his earliest memories of music and talks about his family. He discusses his earlier career and all the radio stations he would perform/work at in Texas. He covers more on the radio station, WOAI, sharing stories about his coworkers. He tells a story about one of Willie Nelson's groupies and how they gave him trouble through the years. Side B: Aaron Allen opens with a story about Henry Guerra. He shares a few stories about working at radio stations, including working with his friend Neil Merritt and also working during the President Kennedy assassination. He talks about Neil writing a hit song. He tells a humorous story about Roger Miller. Allen finishes up with discussing many of the songs he has written and recorded. Tape 2 Side A: Allen discusses his friendship with Willie Nelson and about the times he joined him on stage. He tells a story about Johnny Cash and discusses the work he did with Chet McIntyre. He discusses Texas songwriters and the people who have recorded his songs. Side B: Aaron Allen talks about charisma in famous country artists and how socio-politics have affected his music in regard to his controversial songs. He finishes the interview by speaking about his relationship with God, religion, and the concept of time in the universe.

Dates

  • May 24, 2005

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet

From the Collection: 2 boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the The Wittliff Collections Repository

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