| Length | 59:00 |
| Licensor | Bernadette Cahill |
| Producer(s) | Bernadette Cahill |
| Formats | Interview, Limited Series |
| Topics | Entertainment, Music, Women |
| Produced | April 17, 2005 |
| Added to PRX | July 29, 2005 |
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Conversation and music of singer/songwriter Dory Previn with host Bernadette Cahill.
Host: Bernadette Cahill
An Arts Content Production
English
Dory Previn's first interview with the media in years, this is Part 1 of two editions of "Memories" in which she talks about the inspiration for her songs and that showcase her work.
Abused as a child, Dory Previn began her songwriting career in Hollywood as soundtrack lyricist with composer Andre Previn. In the late 1960's her work became autobiographical, baring her soul as she related her struggle to heal in songs of exquisite imagery, haunting emotions, tremendous melodic variety, delightful humor and pointed irony. Her seven alubms, critically acclaimed, attracted a dedicated following. Despite the uniqueness and quality of her work, a short performing career limited exposure. Today, information about her passes from one person to another like some occult mystery of ancient wisdom.
Songs featured:
Scared to be Alone (excerpt)
Mythical Kings and Iguanas (complete)
I danced and danced (almost complete)
Play it Again, Sam (almost complete)
Veterans' Big Parade (almost complete)
Coldwater Canyon (excerpt)
Did Jesus Have a Baby Sister?(complete)
I ain't his child (incomplete)
Mama Mama comfort me (almost complete)
The Empress of China (incomplete, v/o fade out)
