Interview with Aaron Allan, May 24, 2005 - transcript

Jack Kinslow interviews Aaron Allan.
Tape 1 Side A: Aaron begins with his earliest memories of music and talks about his family. He discusses his earlier career and all the radio stations he would perform/work at in Texas. He covers more on the radio station, WOAI, sharing stories about his coworkers. He tells a story about one of Willie Nelson's groupies and how they gave him trouble through the years.
Side B: Aaron Allan opens with a story about Henry Guerra. He shares a few stories about working at radio stations, including working with his friend Neil Merritt and also working during the President Kennedy assassination. He talks about Neil writing a hit song. He tells a humorous story about Roger Miller. Allen finishes up with discussing many of the songs he has written and recorded.

Tape 2 Side A: Allan discusses his friendship with Willie Nelson and about the times he joined him on stage. He tells a story about Johnny Cash and discusses the work he did with Chet McIntyre. He discusses Texas songwriters and the people who have recorded his songs.
Side B: Aaron Allan talks about charisma in famous country artists and how socio-politics have affected his music in regard to his controversial songs. He finishes the interview by speaking about his relationship with God, religion, and the concept of time in the universe.