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Lee HazlewoodThe Man Behind 'These Boots'
Lee Hazlewood is an iconoclastic figure in pop, behind songs like “These Boots are Made for Walking” and “Some Velvet Morning.” At age 77 he was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Today on Soundcheck, Hazlewood talks about his life, career, and a new album. Also: Do you think opera is a little up-tight? Soprano Anne Ricci started 'Opera on Tap' to bring opera to the bar and to bring booze to the singers!
The Man Behind 'These Boots'
Lee Hazlewood is behind songs like “These Boots are Made for Walking” and “Some Velvet Morning.” At age 77 he was diagnosed with terminal cancer and he has recently finished a new album aptly titled "Cake or Death." Hazlewood joins Soundcheck to discuss his life, career, and a new album.
Classical in the Jungle
With more and more retail music stores closing, where's a classical music fan to go? Amazon.com hopes to attract them to their online classical music discount store. Bob Tedeschi, E-Commerce Columnist for The New York Times, explains whether this is a good idea or not.
Amazon Seeks to Fill Classical Recording Niche (The New York Times)
Opera on Tap
Opera singer Anne Ricci was tired of the stiffness associated with her music. So two years ago she started 'Opera on Tap.' She now brings a more laid-back version of Opera to the masses in bars and clubs around the city. Rowdy listeners and drunk piano players aren't uncommon!
Opera on Tap's Web site
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Soundcheck received an overwhelming response to our segment on the effects of urban noise. So much so that Arline Bronzaft decided to address the feedback. Listen to the original segment and read Bronzaft's response.
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