Music

1920s, 1930s

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Begins with a swing dance competition. Various couples dance on a…

1920s, 1930s

13171_7315_buy_american

A propaganda clip encouraging you to buy American. Begins with WS of a…

1950s

13171_7315_elvis_drafted

Elivs Presley in the Army.LS of Elvis performing on stage doing his…

1960s

13171_7315_liberace

Establishing shot of Liberace’s house. Various shots of his…

1920s

13171_7315_gershwin_strike_band

LS of composer George Gershwin talking about rehearsal on a Broadway…

1950s

13171_7315_tuman_petrillo_duet

Ex president Harry Truman was given a piano by the American Federation…

1950s

13171_7315_dizzy_gillespie_on_jazz

Dizzy Gillespie on jazz and rock n’ roll. MS of four person jazz group…

1970s

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Sammy Davis Jr. introduces Isaac Hayes to perform the theme song for…

1970s

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Isaac Hayes, with a troupe of dancers, performs the theme song for…

1970s

90024_28466_Eddie_Kendricks_01

Portrait of Eddie Kendricks, soul musician. Opens with his image on…

1970s

90024_28466_Eddie_Kendricks_02

Portrait of Eddie Kendricks, soul musician. More shots of The…