Cooney, Michael B., 1943-

August 19, 1988

07:00

Pop Songs of the 1920s

Folk singer Michael Cooney says that several classic songs from the early 20th century have verses that never made it onto recordings or sheet music. He joins Fresh Air to sing some of those forgotten words.

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Michael B. Cooney

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January 22, 1988

06:56

Michael Cooney Performs an "Old-Time Novelty Song."

Folk singer Michael Cooney performs a song so bad that it's good.

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Michael B. Cooney

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December 4, 1987

07:00

Novelty Songs about the "South Sea Islands" from the 1920s and 1930s.

Two novelty tunes from the 20s and 30s performed by singer and songwriter Michael Cooney.

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Pop Songs of the 1920s

Michael Cooney Performs an "Old-Time Novelty Song."

Novelty Songs about the "South Sea Islands" from the 1920s and 1930s.

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