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Record World

Founded in 1946, Record World magazine was one of the three main music industry trade publications in the United States, along with Billboard and Cash Box magazines. It ceased publication in April 1982.

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Jack Nitzsche: Music Above All

Profile and Interview by uncredited writer, Record World, 14 August 1965

HOLLYWOOD – Jack Nitzsche, arranger and songwriter extraordinaire, got his first big break in 1958 and says, "There hasn't been any biggest break since then, ...

Sydney Nathan Dead

Obituary by uncredited writer, Record World, 16 March 1968

Pioneered C&W Wax, Then R&B ...

The Stooges: Ungano's, New York NY

Live Review by Bob Merlis, Record World, 29 August 1970

Club Review Stooges Score ...

David Bowie: Bowie Neat-O At Carnegie Debut

Live Review by Ron Ross, Record World, 14 October 1972

David Bowie: Carnegie Hall, NYC, 28 September 1972 ...

Carly Simon, Dory Previn, Mary Travers: Record World Forum: Three Artists on the New Consciousness

Interview by Loraine Alterman, Record World, 19 May 1973

Carly Simon, Dory Previn and Mary Travers are three major artists whose work and lives exemplify the independent role women are assuming in society. As ...

George Harrison: A&M Sues George Harrison for $10 Million

Report by Sam Sutherland, Record World, 9 October 1976

LOS ANGELES — A&M Records has filed a suit against George Harrison, seeking $10 million in damages and the dissolution of Harrison's Dark Horse label, ...

Earth, Wind & Fire, Maurice White: Maurice White: From Sessionman To Producer

Interview by Sam Sutherland, Record World, 7 January 1978

EVEN IF Maurice had chosen to retire as a musician in the early '70s, his mid-decade emergence as a producer would guarantee him prominence: White's ...

Jerry Wexler: Muscle Shoals Sound Studios: Jerry Wexler on Years in 'Boogaloo Country'

Interview by Sam Sutherland, Record World, 19 May 1979

WALK THROUGH the lobby of Muscle Shoals Sound Studios and, hanging near all those gilded singles and albums, you'll see the face of veteran producer ...

Muscle Shoals: A Look at Who Makes It Cook

Profile by Sam Sutherland, Record World, 19 May 1979

THE MUSICAL traits that have earned the Muscle Shoals Sound Rhythm Section the respect and admiration of artists and producers around the world aren't obvious ...

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