The Spin I’m In: Puttin’ On the Hits

Great Music + Great Record Label = Great Hits

What a novel concept. I personally don't take this equation lightly. I'm not snooty about the charts. I love hearing great songs on Top 40 radio. Sadly, these days I feel lucky to just hear one. I know that there is great new music out there. I also know that most of it isn't getting to the masses.

Ahmet Ertegun who co-founded Atlantic Records in 1947 (with ten grand borrowed from his family dentist) died last night at the age of 83.

This cat knew how to get the goods to the masses. I had a blast going through I-Tunes with just some of the artists on Atlantic's stellar roster last night, especially the early R&B stuff. I bought a hell of a lot of songs, some of which are in The Spin playlist this week. "Oh yeah that one!…I love that song….so that's who did Jim Dandy" and on and on for hours.

There's a very good interview with Ertegun in Slate Magazine that you might want to check out:

Slate: What do you want for your legacy?

AE: I'd be happy if people said that I did a little bit to raise the dignity and recognition of the greatness of African-American music. 

I'd love to hear the Spin You're In in the comments section

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