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    Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built

    90'

    2007-05-02

    7

    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.

    DirectingSusan SteinbergWritingSusan Steinberg

    Cast

    2

    Self - Narrator

    Bette Midler

    1

    Self

    Ahmet Ertegün

    1

    Self

    Ray Charles

    1

    Self

    Aretha Franklin

    1

    Self (archive footage)

    Otis Redding

    1

    Self

    Eric Clapton

    3

    Self

    Mick Jagger

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          1. Vote Count: 2
          2. Popularity: 0.7635
          3. Status: Released
          4. Original title:Atlantic Records: The House That Ahmet Built

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