Tape 1 Side A: Staedtler discusses growing up and the musical influences he had, specifically Texas music. He speaks of his summers in Nashville and singing at the Grand Ole Opry. He shares his approach to song writing. He also discusses his experience with Kent Finlay on Cheatham Street. Interviewer mentions several people who have been influenced by Darrell's song writing. Darrell gives advice to people pursuing music and talks about the politics in music.
Part 2 of the audio is available here: https://dc.library.txstate.edu/node/24839
Part 3 of the audio is available here: https://dc.library.txstate.edu/node/24840
A photograph taken during this interview is available here: https://dc.library.txstate.edu/node/24861
A photograph taken during this interview is available here: https://dc.library.txstate.edu/node/24863
Full transcript available here: https://dc.library.txstate.edu/node/24860
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