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Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built

Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built

2007

7

Categories:

  • Documentary

Overview:

This American Masters episode showcases the wonderful influence of Ahmet Ertegun, the founder of Atlantic Records. Since the label's founding in 1947, some of the most popular Rhythm and Blues and Rock 'n' Roll artists have worked for Atlantic. Among them: first artist Ruth Brown, Big Joe Turner, Ray Charles, Bobby Darin, The Coasters, Aretha Franklin, The Rolling Stones, Phil Collins and many more. Also covered are many of the Atlantic crew like engineer Tom Dowd, producer Jerry Wexler, and songwriters Mike Lieber and Jerry Stoller.

Susan Steinberg

Director, Writer

Cast:

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  • Bette Midler

    Bette Midler

    Self - Narrator
  • Ahmet Ertegün

    Ahmet Ertegün

    Self
  • Ray Charles

    Ray Charles

    Self
  • Aretha Franklin

    Aretha Franklin

    Self
  • Otis Redding

    Otis Redding

    Self (archive footage)
  • Eric Clapton

    Eric Clapton

    Self