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The Atlantic Records Story: Directed by John T. Davis, Uri Fruchtmann. With Ahmet Ertegun, Jerry Wexler, Herb Abramson, Miriam Bienstock. A documentary on the history of one of the greatest record labels ever.
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- John T. Davis, Uri Fruchtmann
- 1994-05-12
Atlantic Recording Corporation (simply known as Atlantic Records) is an American record label founded in October 1947 by Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abramson.
Oct 5, 2022 · A deal with Satellite Records, a tiny independent label in Memphis, led to huge hits when it changed its name to Stax. As a result, Atlantic Records found itself distributing Otis Redding, Eddie Floyd, Rufus Thomas, Carla Thomas, Booker T & The MGs and many others.
- Ian Mccann
The $2500 that Atlantic spent buying Charles' contract from Swingtime records in 1952 might have been the best investment Ertegun made. Hits like 'What'd I Say', helped keep Atlantic afloat. And while it was a relatively small amount of money, Ertegun had begun to think big.
Apr 26, 2001 · Ahmet Ertegun found Ray Charles, introduced Eric Clapton to Aretha Franklin, fell asleep on Mick Jagger. Story of Atlantic Records in his own words.
Feb 13, 2014 · This documentary charts the first 25 years of the Atlantic Records label, featuring artists such as Ruth Brown, La Vern Baker, Acker Bilk, Chuck Willis, Clyde McPhatter, Lieber & Stoller, Ben E...
- 30 min
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- Elagabalus65
Jul 31, 2023 · The great co-founder of Atlantic Records helped steer the careers of countless superstar acts and was also a distinguished songwriter, producer, and philanthropist. The urbane Turkish-American...
