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Ratts discusses his interest in music from a young age and the development of his musical talent. He also brings up his current projects and work having to do with music.


==General Interview Information==

'''Interviewee Name:''' Jim Ratts

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'''Date:''' March 15, 2007

'''Location:''' Englewood, Colordao

'''Interviewer:''' Andy Wilkinson

'''Length:''' 01:52:58


==Abstract==

Background; Kansas; Church based music; Family; Ratts trio; Radio shows; Music during adolescence; Elvis Presley; Ozzie & Harriet Show; Country music & Rock n’ Roll; First guitar; High School assemblies; College; Lubbock Christian College scholarship; Folk trio with female singer; Texas Tech; Molly Pucket singer; Jan Lamers banjo player; Susan singer; Inner Ear Coffeehouse; Joe Ely; The Flatlanders; Opening for John Denver; Colors Band; National Entertainment Conference; Lance Smith manager; Move to Denver; Recording with Michael Murphey; John Cable; Marcus Parker string bass; After Colors broke up; Writing songs; Jimmy Ibbotson; Nitty Gritty Dirt Band; Sally; Ted Cole; Studio; Studio work & recording; Writing songs for Henry Conway; Buddy Holly songs; Runaway Express & Woodstock; Radio Theatre; Television vs. radio; Transition from radio to television; Woodstock record; Audio collage & transitional phases; David Amrith; Uniting effects of era; Inevitability of progression; Bobby Darin; Other work; Hometown show; Royalties for Woodstock record; Live performing in a band; Show song requests.


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'''Transcript:''' No transcript available 


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