Dressed For Success 'Shake Baby Shake'
Dressed For Success 'Shake Baby Shake'
1970
- NFSA IDHS3QNF1W
- TypeRadio
- MediumAudio
- FormMusic
- GenresPopular music
- Year1970
In 1959, Johnny O'Keefe claimed he had 40 suits all worth over 100 pounds each. Tailors known to have made costumes for Johnny include Andy Ellis, Pineapple Joe, Len Taylor, Vince Gerbino and his mother Thelma.
In this radio interview from the 1970's, Johnny explains the inspiration for his flamboyant early costumes and, amid much laughter, why he stopped wearing them.
Notes by Stephen Groenewegen
In 1959, Johnny O'Keefe claimed he had 40 suits all worth over 100 pounds each. Tailors known to have made costumes for Johnny include Andy Ellis, Pineapple Joe, Len Taylor, Vince Gerbino and his mother Thelma.
In this radio interview from the 1970's, Johnny explains the inspiration for his flamboyant early costumes and, amid much laughter, why he stopped wearing them.
Notes by Stephen Groenewegen
- NFSA IDHS3QNF1W
- TypeRadio
- MediumAudio
- FormMusic
- GenresPopular music
- Year1970
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