Playing for the Troops

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:00:00

Playing for the Troops

David Lowery

David Lowery is more comfortable on a stage than in a combat zone. But the lead singer of the rock band Cracker left comfort behind recently to play for the troops serving in Iraq. The singer is personally against the war. But one of his songs, Yalla Yalla, became a hit with soldiers. Dick Gordon finds out how a left leaning musician ended up playing his music for the troops in Iraq.

See pictures of the band in Iraq
Learn more about Cracker
See the YouTube video for Yalla Yalla

Dressing the King

Gene Doucette

Elvis would have been 75 years old today. And even though it's been more than 30 years since he died, worldwide celebrations are being held and Elvis mania seems as big as ever. Gene Doucette was a young designer specializing in embroidery back in 1972 when he got a call that would change his life: he was asked to help design jumpsuits for Elvis Presley's live concerts. Gene talks to Dick about what it was like creating the elaborate costumes that are nearly as memorable as the songs.

See some of Gene's costumes
A number of Elvis tunes and Love Me Tender by Harchol for the album Hanan Harchol Guitar Collection

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Playing for the Troops

Playing for the Troops

Dressing the King