Created by
Milkboy Recording Studio, American, founded 1994
Recorded by
Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
Date
2005
Medium
plastic, aluminum, polycarbonate;
ink on paper
Dimensions
plastic case: 4 7/8 x 5 5/8 x 3/16 in. (12.4 x 14.3 x 0.5 cm)
Diameter (compact disc): 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)
Description
This compact disc demo released for The Dixie Hummingbirds’ 77th Anniversary “with special guests” features a cover of Depeche Mode’s “Personal Jesus”. The compact disc has a blown up image of the Milkboy Recording Studio logo, with a child drinking milk and smiling. The Milkboy Recording Studio logo is in red block lettering on the UL region of the CD. The plastic case is a thin jewel case with a black plastic tray and a clear plastic cover. The liner notes are a 4 5/8”H x 4 ¾”W paper is roughly hand cut with uneven edges. The liner notes feature the text “Still… Keepin it Real:/ The Dixie Hummingbirds / 77th Anniversary with special guests” above a sepia picture of the Dixie Hummingbirds. Text below lists performance dates and sponsor logos. A white sticker on the verso of the case reads “PERSONAL JESUS / Dixie Hummingbirds / DEMO: 4:02 / Producers: Ira Tucker, Jr. / Tony Beck / Co-Producer: LaDeva Davis”.
Place made
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Time-based Media - Audio
Type
compact disks
Topic
Gospel (Music)
Singers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
Object number
2013.13.31ab
Restrictions & Rights
© World Cafe Live
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd507e01e4d-9c6f-4222-b090-500e8b899c1b

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