David Bradley, Douglass Southall Freeman, and Sigmund Spaeth

The NYPR Archive Collections | Jan 1, 2000

This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate.

Van Doren introduces Spaeth, who talks about his "History of Popular Music in America." Plays the piano: "We Never Speak As We Pass By," "Oh, Fred Tell Them to Stop," "My Mother Was a Lady," "A Poor Young Girl from the Country."


Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection


WNYC archives id: 71407

Be alert for scams. WNYC never asks for nor accepts money for coverage or interviews. Anyone making such a request does not represent WNYC.

Top Stories

NYC’s horse carriage drivers say they feel betrayed as lawmakers set to abolish industry

Advice for Making Sense of Midterm Election Coverage

30 Issues in 30 Days: Vaccine Policy

Olivia Colman & Alexander Skarsgård in 'Wicker'; 35 Years of Aljira Gallery in Newark

YOU ARE ONLINE