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How Shel Silverstein Became a Poet, Songwriter, and American Icon
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Shel Silverstein was a poet, illustrator, and songwriter who didn’t fit any mold. Known to millions for The Giving Tree and Where the Sidewalk Ends, he also wrote one of country music’s most unforgettable hits: “A Boy Named Sue,” made famous by Johnny Cash. With a legacy that spans literature, music, and illustration, Silverstein remains one of the most versatile and beloved storytellers in American culture. Our American Stories’ own Greg Hengler shares the story.
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1. How Shel Silverstein Became a Poet, Songwriter, and American Icon (00:00:00)
2. Marker 01 (00:09:27)
3776 episodes
Manage episode 496045329 series 2943947
On this episode of Our American Stories, Shel Silverstein was a poet, illustrator, and songwriter who didn’t fit any mold. Known to millions for The Giving Tree and Where the Sidewalk Ends, he also wrote one of country music’s most unforgettable hits: “A Boy Named Sue,” made famous by Johnny Cash. With a legacy that spans literature, music, and illustration, Silverstein remains one of the most versatile and beloved storytellers in American culture. Our American Stories’ own Greg Hengler shares the story.
Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
1. How Shel Silverstein Became a Poet, Songwriter, and American Icon (00:00:00)
2. Marker 01 (00:09:27)
3776 episodes
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