Mid Century Living
Your weekly nostalgia podcast about technology and culture from the 1940’s, 1950’s, and 1960’s. We cover the best of the mid-twentieth century: technology, art, fashion, locations, and even food! In each episode we’ll cover the history and impact of a mid-century topic - and tell you where to find, buy, or make them today.
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Mid Century Living
068 - The Day the Music Died
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It's a musical episode! Join us as we honor three great artists: The Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens, and Buddy Holly. Three artists, forever bound together by one tragic accident, but each as unique as can be. We cover their beginnings and their rise to fame. Join us and you might even hear a bit of each artists' work!
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Weekly Catch up ends at 9:45
Foodtalk ends at 6:45
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SHOW NOTES:
Chantilly Lace - The Big Bopper, Mercury Records - 1958
La Bamba - Ritchie Valens, Del-Fi Records - 1958
That'll be the Day - Buddy Holly & the Crickets, Norman Petty Records - 1956
Rave On - Buddy Holly, Bell Sound - 1958
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Winter Dance Party Tribute Festival: https://www.surfballroom.com/wdp.html
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SOURCES:
https://www.britannica.com/art/rock-and-roll-early-style-of-rock-music
https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/richardson-jiles-perry-big-bopper
https://www.biography.com/musicians/ritchie-valens
https://www.ritchievalens.com/
https://www.biography.com/musicians/buddy-holly
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Music: Feather Duster by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
