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Tag Archives: Decca
A Personal History of the British Record Industry 98 – Jonathan King Pt.1
Jonathan King! The very name will immediately provoke a reaction. Many of the characters I interviewed around 20 years ago would have meant very little or nothing to the general public. But everyone knows Jonathan, so without further introduction….and without … Continue reading →
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Tagged Alan Klein, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Andrew Loog Oldham, Andrew Scott, Bill Townsley, Chris Wright, D.H.Tollerbond, Decca, Dennis Berger, Dick Rowe, Don Moss, Genesis, Geoff Milne, Hedgehoppers Anonymous, Hugh Mendl, Joe Meek, Joe Roncorini, Jonathan King, Ken Jones, Korgis, Marcel Stellman, Maurice Roach, Mickie Most, Pete Murray, Peter Gabriel, Sir Edward Lewis, Terry Ellis, Terry Ward & the Bumblies, The Ramblers, Tim Rice, Tony Hall, Walt Maguire
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A Personal History of the British Record Business 71 – Tommy Loftus
Now here’s a challenge before I even start transcribing this interview from about 20 years ago. I remember Tommy Loftus as a name but, albeit I obviously spent an hour or two with him at the time, I cannot … Continue reading →
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Tagged Big Bopper, Bill Crozier, Billy Eckstine, Colin Burn, Collins Music Hall, Dave Allen, David Betteridge, David Jacobs, Decca, Dickie Murdoch, Don Burkheimer, Edmundo Ross, EMI, Four Ramblers, George Lucan, Harry Walters, Housewives Choice, Isabel Burdette, Jack Dabbs, Jack Train, Jean Metcalfe, Johnny Lawson, Julie Rogers, Lilian Duff, Max Bygraves, Mercury Records, Michael Bell, Pat Campbell, Pat Osborne, Paul Williams, Peter Prince, Queen's Theatre Poplar, Robin Richmond, Ron Richards, Sam Costa, Teddy Warwick, Tommy Loftus, Two Way Family Favourites, Val Doonican, Yarners Coffee
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A Personal History of the British Record Business 67 – Bunny Lewis 5 and conclusion
Bunny had just listed some of the artists that he signed to Columbia during his time at EMI including The Avons, The Mudlarks and, via Top Rank, Craig Douglas. I then asked about the frequency with which singers changed labels … Continue reading →
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Tagged Bob Sharples, Brian Epstein, Brian Poole & Tremeloes, Bunny Lewis, Burt Bacharach, Chris Peers, Craig Douglas, David Essex, Decca, Dick James, Dick Rowe, Dusty Springfield, Emperor Rosko, George Maartin, Hal David, Harry Robinson, Harry Walters, Jack Baverstock, Jack Jackson, Jimmy Young, JOan Regan, Johnny Franz, Kenny Lynch, Larry Parnes, Lita Roza, Lorrae Desmond, Marcel Stellman, Michael Pasternak, Mike Smith, Norrie Paramor, Pete Murray, Sally Douglas, Suzy Miller, Ted Lewis, The Beatles, The Caravelles, Tony Hall, Woolworths
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A Personal History of the British Record Business 33 – Tony Barrow 1
Careful readers will note not only another long gap in posting, but a change of interviewee. The recent death of Tony Barrow, a name known to everyone if only for one famous client, prompts his replacement for Brian Gibson, who … Continue reading →
A Personal History of the British Music Business 28, Ken East Pt.5
Barney Ales, John McCready (Phonogram New Zealand), to be hired by Ken when he moves to Decca) and Ken East’s profile! We have followed Ken back and forth from London to Australia..all the time with EMI. Now … Continue reading →
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Tagged Alan Kaupe, Allan Klein, Barney Ales, Berry Gordy, Bill Townsley, Decca, Dick Rowe, Gerry Oord, Hugh Mendl, Johanan Vigoda, John Burnett, John Fruin, John Kuipers, John Marshall, John McCready, John Read, Leslie Hill, Mitzi Ales, Paul Marshall, Ralph Seltzer, Sir Edward Lewis, Strevie Wonder, Tom Jones
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