Name
Fariña, Richard (Interviewee,Performer)
Fariña, Mimi (Interviewee,Performer)
Holmes, Jake (Interviewee)
Fass, Bob, 1933-2021 (Host,Former owner)
Title
Unidentified
Abstract
Interview with Richard and Mimi Fariña, during which Richard sings two unnamed songs live--one is about daydreaming. Following interview, Bob plays a mix of daydream-related songs. Cut to an interview with Jake Holmes, a comedy singer-songwriter. Tape ends mid-interview. Mentions "Radio Unnameable" in this interview, mentions previous interview with a writer, Tom Lehrer
Richard and Mimi Fariña, guests. Unidentified guest (may be Jake Holmes) and Bob Fass discuss uniforms that people wear, Patrick Sky, and buckskin, among other things. Male and female voice in background. Guest performs a song that may be called "Hey Little Girl, A Penny." There is a mention that Dick and Mimi are in the studio. There is talk about Al Kooper. "Norwegian Wood," "Daydream," and "Day Tripper," a German record, and "Sing Along With God" are played. Mimi And Dick Fariña discuss the correct pronunciation of "Fariña" with Bob Fass. They say goodbye and leave. "Hard Lovin' Loser" is played from an LP. Jake Holmes talks about "C" tuning. There is a discussion of "funny songs" and Eddy Cantor
Collection Name
Bob Fass papers, circa 1960-2011
Archival Context
Series II: Other Radio Shows, 1965-1990. Subseries II.5: Radio Show Unidentified, 1966-2011
Subjects
Folk musicians; New York (N.Y.); Fariña, Richard; Fariña, Mimi; Holmes, Jake
Format
sound recordings
Genre
Popular music radio programs; Interviews; Live sound recordings; Folk music
Origin Information
New York (N.Y.)?
Date
1966-2011
Physical Description
1 audio file (35 minutes)
Note (Bf number)
BF0628
Language
English
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
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Time-Based Media
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Persistent URL
https://dx.doi.org/10.7916/d8-2kcf-eh83