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Senator Samuel James "Sam" Ervin Jr. (1896-1985) (D-N.C.) was a former lawyer and judge, who graduated from Harvard Law School. Ervin was a something of a paradox. He supported Jim Crow and segregation, and helped lead southern opposition to civil rights on constitutional grounds. But in other contexts, he was seen as a champion of liberal causes, opposing Senator Joseph McCarthy's House Un-American Activities Committee and leading the Watergate investigation that led to President Nixon's resignation. After his retirement from politics in 1974, Ervin returned to the practice of law.

in 1973, CBS records published the LP "Senator Sam at Home" which consists of Ervin delivering an assortment of anecdotes, pithy observations, jokes, and songs. His version of Simon & Garfunkel's song "Bridge Over Troubled Water" was unexpectedly popular, and was released as a 45, with the B-side "Zeke and the Snake." Here is the track list of "Senator Sam at Home":

A1Zeke And The Snake1:40

A2Friendship1:50

A3Bridge Over Troubled Water Written-By – Paul Simon 2:32

A4The Fault Of Conformity1:50

A5Southern Heroes ("Defeat May Serve") Written-By – Edwin Markham 1:50

A6If Written-By – Rudyard Kipling 1:50

A7.1Grow Tall, My Son Words By – Loonis McGlohon

A7.2Through The Years Music By – Al Ham

A8Cousin Sue And The U.D.C.1:23

A9The First Amendement1:05

A10John And Mandy And The Strikin' Clock2:53

A11Myself Written-By – Edgar A. Guest* 0:33

A12Philosophy Of Life2:02

B1The Hymn Book And Link Shaw's Singin'2:06

B2The Old Rugged Cross Arranged By – Al Ham Written-By – George Bennard 3:45

B3Thoughts On Religion ("More Faith In Honest Doubt") Written-By – Alfred Lord Tennyson 2:18

B4.1If I Had A Hammer Written-By – Lee Hays, Pete Seeger

B4.2America The Beautiful Arranged By – Al Ham

B5Comments: Elbert Hubbard, W. C. Fields, Josh Billings0:47

B6General Jim Leach And The Mount Vernon Hotel3:10

B7Country Ham0:10

B8Jus' Right Likker0:34

B9The Greatest Hunger Of The Human Heart2:56

B10Thoughts On Shakespeare0:30

B11Joshua1:34

B12The Drunk Driver1:04

B13God Give Us Men Written-By – Josiah Gilbert Holland 1:20

B14The Last Verse Of Our National Anthem Arranged By – Al Ham Written-By – Francis Scott Key 1:25

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In 1967, Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen (R-IL), known by his detractors as "The Wizard of Ooze" for his unctuous demeanor, recorded this LP, titled "Everett McKinley Dirksen at Christmas Time." It was a follow-up to Dirksen's 1966 LP "Gallant Men: Stories of the American Adventure," which was an unexpected runaway success. In a similar vein, this record featured Dirksen reading a selection of popular Christmas stories and poems, over a musical accompaniment. The text was "written" by Dirksen and Charles Wood, the record was conceived by H. Paul Jeffers, produced and directed by Arch Lustberg, and released by Capitol Records. The music was written and performed by the John Cacavas Orchestra and Chorus. Here is the track list:

A1The First Time The Christmas Story Was Told2:35

A2I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day2:36

A3The Prophecy: He Is Coming3:04

A4Christ Has Come...Joy To The World!6:37

A5Shepherds Are Guided: Away In A Manger4:27

B1O Little Town of Bethlehem2:52

B2The Wise Men3:13

B3The Night Before Christmas5:20

B4Epilogue1:54

B5Silent Night2:34

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In 1966, Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen (R-IL), known by his detractors as "The Wizard of Ooze" for his unctuous demeanor, recorded an LP titled "Gallant Men: Stories of the American Adventure." The record was an unexpected success, and Dirksen recorded two more LPs.

In 1969, Dirksen recorded this album for Bell Records, titled "Everett Dirksen's America," which consists of him reciting the lyrics to assorted patriotic songs, over a choral accompaniment. Dirksen died on September 7, 1969, shortly after recording the album, which was considerably less successful than his debut LP. Here is the track list.

A1God Bless America2:13

A2Keep The Home Fires Burning3:39

A3You're A Grand Old Flag2:00

A4The Battle Hymn Of The Republic3:35

A5When Johnny Comes Marching Home1:44

A6America The Beautiful2:27

B1Yankee Doodle2:54

B2Tenting Tonight3:17

B3Yankee Doodle Boy2:14

B4Columbia The Gem Of The Ocean2:55

B5America2:47

B6Tribute To Apollo 2:38

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In 1966, Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen (R-IL), known by his detractors as "The Wizard of Ooze" for his unctuous demeanor, recorded this LP, titled "Gallant Men: Stories of the American Adventure." The record was conceived and written by H. Paul Jeffers, produced and directed by Arch Lustberg, and published by Capitol Records. It features Dirksen opining on and reading historical political documents in his trademark style, over an original score composed, arranged, and conducted by John Cacavas.

Tracklist:

1. Prologue0:38
2. Gallant Men2:38
3. The Story Of The Mayflower And The Mayflower Compact4:14
4. The Story Of The Battle For Independence7:26
5. The Story Of The Flag6:09
6. The Star-Spangled Banner2:50
7. The Story Of Gettysburg5:24
8. The Gettysburg Address2:24
9. The Story Of The Statue Of Liberty4:55
10. Epilogue1:45
11. Pledge Of Allegiance To The Flag 4:55

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In July 1951, CBS Radio Network began broadcasting the six-part radio series "The Nation's Nightmare." The series was written and produced by Irving Gitlin and narrated by CBS News announcer Bill Downs. Each episode consisted of audio recordings of "underworld figures, victims and law enforcement officials," with explanatory narration. Among other things, the episodes addressed illegal drugs and organized crime. CBS commissioned illustrations from Andy Warhol for its advertising campaign, including a striking drawing of a young man injecting heroin. CBS Radio Network rebroadcast it in September 1951. It was well-received, and received a Peabody Award.

In 1952, CBS Records released two episodes of "The Nation's Nightmare" on LP: "The Narcotic Evil" and "Crime on the Waterfront." The cover of the LP featured two drawings by Andy Warhol, for which Warhol received his first Art Directors Club Medal.

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In July 1951, CBS Radio Network began broadcasting the six-part radio series "The Nation's Nightmare." The series was written and produced by Irving Gitlin and narrated by CBS News announcer Bill Downs. Each episode consisted of audio recordings of "underworld figures, victims and law enforcement officials," with explanatory narration. Among other things, the episodes addressed illegal drugs and organized crime. CBS commissioned illustrations from Andy Warhol for its advertising campaign, including a striking drawing of a young man injecting heroin. CBS Radio Network rebroadcast it in September 1951. It was well-received, and received a Peabody Award.

In 1952, CBS Records released two episodes of "The Nation's Nightmare" on LP: "The Narcotic Evil" and "Crime on the Waterfront." The cover of the LP featured two drawings by Andy Warhol, for which Warhol received his first Art Directors Club Medal.

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1. Humphrey
2. Thurmond
3. Rockefeller
4. Lindsay
5. Nixon
6. LBJ
7. Agnew
8. Buckley
9. Reagan
10. Daley

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