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The Last Sultan: The Life and Times of Ahmet Ertegun
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LENGTH13 hrs and 53 mins
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RELEASE DATE11-21-11
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
The definitive biography of the king of the rock 'n' roll business, Ahmet Ertegun, the founder of Atlantic Records.
©2011 Schoolyard Productions, Inc. (P)2011 Tantor
What the Critics Say
"A vivid saga of the an industry in its salad days, and of the unholy but fertile union of money and music." (Publishers Weekly)
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"A Man More Than Fascinating"
Greenfield takes you on an amazing journey through the life of a music business legend. Ertegun discovered Ray Charles, Aretha, CS&N, Led Zep and so many more. You feel as if you are at clubs, concerts, and meetings with so many musical heavies. The stories told are amazing.
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"Great book for Baby Boomers"
If you could sum up The Last Sultan in three words, what would they be?Great music, musicians
What other book might you compare The Last Sultan to and why?LIFE, by Keirth Richards. Both books are about the music that shaped many of our lives. Both books describe the energy of the music industry, and tell detailed, specific background stories about the music and musicians we know and love. The subject of the book led a charmed life, and charmed people along the way.
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"Great Story about a great story teller"
Where does The Last Sultan rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?If Bill Graham was the father of concerts, Ahmet was of the record business. Both were great story tellers who both loved their artists and love the business which they created. I loved every second of this book as well as the book about Mr. Wexler. Together these two bookends did what MOrris Levy never could and more. God bless you Ahmet, Jerry and of course Miriam.
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auther kingston, WA, United States 01-24-13 Member Since 2011
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"Could also be called The Real King of Rock"
Amazing chronicle of a man who's love for American roots music fueled the movement we now know as rock and roll. Ertegun began as a collector of jazz and blues records to become one of the most influencial people in the record industry. Discovering acts like Ray Charles, Buffalo Springfield, Sonny & Cher and Led Zeppelin to name a few. As well as producers Phil Spector, David Geffin Tom Dowd and list just keeps going. Ahmet Ertegun seemed to be in the vicinity of just about every important event in popular music for over 50 years.
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TIMOTHY BARRINGTON, IL, United States 11-12-12 Member Since 2012
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"FANTASTIC STORY OF A RECORD PIONEER."
If you could sum up The Last Sultan in three words, what would they be?INSPIRATIONAL-INSITEFUL-HISTORIC
What did you like best about this story?THE ASPECT THAT THIS MAN THE CONSUMATE DEAL MAKER. WITH PANACHE, COURAGE, AND A FORWARD VIEW. ADDING A FAIRNESS TO AN INDUSTRY THAT IS RIFE WITH SWIDLERS.
Which character – as performed by Robert Fass – was your favorite?NONE. HIS AFFECTATION WHERE SILLY.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?"THE MAN WHO MADE OUR MUSIC."
Any additional comments?THE CONSUMATE BOOK ON THE MUSIC AND INDUSTRY THAT PRODUCED THE SOUNDTRACK OF MY GENERATION.
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