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Uploaded by on Apr 6, 2009

"Talking Atomic Blues" (aka "Old Man Atom") was composed by California newspaperman Vern Partlow (1910-1987) in 1945. Inspired by interviews he conducted with nuclear scientists for an article he wrote for the Los Angeles Daily News. First recorded by Sam Hinton for ABC Eagle Records in 1949, it was covered by a number of artists, including Ozzie Davis and the Sons of the Pioneers. The song became one of the most popular novelty records of 1950, until the United States government's War on Communism prompted record companies to withdraw the recording from circulation.

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  • My grandfather's brother, Uncle Vern Partlow, wrote this song. I think about him a lot, especially when I play my guitar.

  • i like the final "good night and good luck" look. great interpretation!

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  • Would love to talk to you someday Mr. J. Spring, I am also related to Vern Partlow, he was my first cousin twice removed, my great-grandfather was his uncle.

  • I was thinking the exact same thing, lol

  • I have searched this, Thank U so much!

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