John Raitt: 1917-2005

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John Raitt introduces Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Carousel" to patrons at Carnegie Hall in New York in 2002. Raitt is the robust baritone who created the role of Billy Bigelow in the original New York production.

'Carousel' intro

( Stuart Ramson / AP )

John Raitt introduces Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Carousel" to patrons at Carnegie Hall in New York in 2002. Raitt is the robust baritone who created the role of Billy Bigelow in the original New York production.

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