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Novelty Songs about the "South Sea Islands" from the 1920s and 1930s.

Two novelty tunes from the 20s and 30s performed by singer and songwriter Michael Cooney.

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Other segments from the episode on December 4, 1987

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, December 4, 1987: Interview with Denise Levertov; Interview with Michael Cooney; Interview with Bill Viola; Review of new home video releases.

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