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Episode 2

Paul Gambaccini presents a series charting the history of Elektra Records. 2/6. Holzman recalls the development of Elektra during the first half of the Sixties.

Paul Gambaccini presents a series charting the history of Elektra Records, from when it was founded by Jac Holzman in 1950 until he sold his company in 1973.

Primarily a New York folk label in the 1950s and early 1960s with influential singers Judy Collins, Phil Ochs and Tom Paxton, the label explored new avenues from the mid-sixties when Jac signed West Coast artists Love, Tim Buckley and the Doors. Further chart success came from the development of artists such as Bread, Carly Simon and Harry Chapin.

2/6. Holzman recalls the development of Elektra during the first half of the Sixties. Holzman discovered his first star of the decade when he signed Judy Collins in 1962.

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 14 Apr 2008 23:30

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  • Mon 14 Apr 2008 23:30