The Man Behind 'These Boots'

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
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.

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