Scotty Wiseman
Scotty Wiseman was a prominent figure in country music, born on November 8, 1909, and passing away on January 31, 1981. He was a versatile artist, known for his skills as a singer, songwriter, banjo player, and recording artist. Wiseman's career was most active during the 1930s and 1940s, during which he formed the popular country duo Lulu Belle & Scotty with his wife, Myrtle Eleanor Cooper, known professionally as "Lulu Belle." The duo became well-known performers on the WLS National Barn Dance.
Scotty Wiseman's songwriting talents are evident in his contributions to country music classics such as "Mountain Dew" and "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You." His achievements in songwriting were recognized with his induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
An oral history interview conducted on October 19, 1967, captures Wiseman reflecting on his music career. He discusses the formation of the Lulu Belle & Scotty duo, his childhood and early influences, his association with Bradley Kincaid, and his early performances. Wiseman also mentions his educational background and his contributions to the Country Music Foundation, including donating Lulu Belle's award for being elected Radio Queen of 1936 and the original sheet music for "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You."