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The Return of Singer and Songwriter Arthur Alexander

Alexander's songs were recorded on early records by The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. His new album, "Lonely Just Like Me," is his first release in twenty years.

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, May 7, 1993: Interview with Arthur Alexander, Ben Vaughn, Bobby Jay, Seth Baer, and Mike Vogelmann; Interview with Jerry Wexler.
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Record Producer Jerry Wexler

A live interview with the former Atlantic Records executive. Wexler was the producer behind some of the greatest soul music of the 60s, including classic sessions with Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Wilson Pickett and Otis Redding. His memoir of his career is called "Rhythm and the Blues."

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Songwriter Arthur Alexander Revisits His Early Work

A conversation with singer/songwriter Arthur Alexander, whose songs were recorded on early records by The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. He was slated to tour with Otis Redding the week Redding died in a plane crash. Alexander's new album, "Lonely Just Like Me," is his first release in twenty years.

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Ben Vaughn Returns to Mono.

Musician, Singer, Record Producer and a Fresh Air favorite Ben Vaughn. He has a new release, "Mono USA: 8-track Home Recordings 1988-1992" (Bar/None).

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A Christmas Concert with the Ben Vaughn Combo

Rock musician Vaughn as been a cult staple for years in the Philadelphia/New Jersey area, where he's become known for his tongue-in-cheek lyrics and tunes that draw from rocks early influences. He'll perform some of his favorite Christmas songs with bandmates Gus Cordovox on accordion and Aldo Jones on bass. Afterward, he'll talk with Terry about his famous rock and roll holiday records.

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