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Remembering Lyricist Irving Caesar

Caesar wrote such songs as "Tea for Two," "Swanee," and "I Want to Be Happy." We play a cut from an old album, "And Then I Wrote" (Coral Records). Caesar died earlier this month at the age of 101.

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Other segments from the episode on December 30, 1996

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, December 30, 1996: Interview with Richard Thompson; Tribute to Irving Caesar; Interview with Rebecca Kilgore and David Frishberg.
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Interview and Concert with Richard Thompson

An in-studio concert and interview with singer/songwriter, guitarist Richard Thompson. He first became known for his work with "Fairport Convention." He's since gone solo and is known for his dark songs which blend elements of British folk ballads and the blues.

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