Sonny Bono talks about his music career and his experience working with music producer Phil Specter. Bono first gained national fame as half of the "Sonny and Cher" entertainment couple. The two were married but later divorced. We'll hear about the Cher years in the second half of the show. After leaving the music business, He entered politics. He was elected as Mayor of Palm Springs, California from 1988-1992. In 1994, As a Republican from California's 44th Congressional District he was elected to the U.S House of Represenatives. Earlier this month, He won re-election to Congress. This interview was originally aired 7/17 and 7/18 in 1991.
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