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Bobbi Blake
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back in the day, non-musicians mailed in their addled and/or eloquent poetry (often scribbled on sandwich bags or cocktail napkins), and fo… read moreback in the day, non-musicians mailed in their addled and/or eloquent poetry (often scribbled on sandwich bags or cocktail napkins), and for a small fee, a song was created out of their poetic detritus. Bobbi Blake was a singer working … read moreback in the day, non-musicians mailed in their addled and/or eloquent poetry (often scribbled on sandwich bags or cocktail napkins), and for a small fee, a song was created out of their poetic detritus. Bobbi Blake was a singer working for a record company that specialized in this scam. View wiki -
Dick Kent
1,770 listeners
American singer Dick Kent was one of the regular vocalists used to record ' Song Poems' during the 60's and 70's. The i… read moreAmerican singer Dick Kent was one of the regular vocalists used to record ' Song Poems' during the 60's and 70's. The idea was that the public could send their poems , accompanied by a cheque, and have their work set… read moreAmerican singer Dick Kent was one of the regular vocalists used to record ' Song Poems' during the 60's and 70's. The idea was that the public could send their poems , accompanied by a cheque, and have their work set to music by the companys in- house band and singers. Kent… read more -
Gene Marshall
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A performer of song-poems View wikiA performer of song-poems View wikiA performer of song-poems View wiki -
Bill Joy
976 listeners
We don't know a lot about Bill Joy. He was a session singer involved in the American Song Poem scene - whereby for a small fee you cou… read moreWe don't know a lot about Bill Joy. He was a session singer involved in the American Song Poem scene - whereby for a small fee you could have your poem or lyrics set to music and cut onto disc. Bill's best known recording is … read moreWe don't know a lot about Bill Joy. He was a session singer involved in the American Song Poem scene - whereby for a small fee you could have your poem or lyrics set to music and cut onto disc. Bill's best known recording is ' How Long Are You Staying ' a disco-themed track th… read more -
Rodd Keith
2,931 listeners
Rodd Keith (January 30, 1937 - December 16, 1974) was born Rodney Keith Eskelin. As a talented multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, he is … read moreRodd Keith (January 30, 1937 - December 16, 1974) was born Rodney Keith Eskelin. As a talented multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, he is perhaps the best known figure in the obscure musical sub-genre known as song poem music. He worked… read moreRodd Keith (January 30, 1937 - December 16, 1974) was born Rodney Keith Eskelin. As a talented multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, he is perhaps the best known figure in the obscure musical sub-genre known as song poem music. He worked for several companies active in the song-poem business, a p… read more