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The Soul of Atlantic

Tony Blackburn looks at the soul music label Atlantic.

Welcome to the second in a short series of programmes where we look at the music of four of the most influential soul music labels of the twentieth century. Atlantic Records began its operations in the late forties building up a reputation as one of the market's leading labels in the jazz, R&B and soul music markets. Their early signings included Big Joe Turner, Professor Longhair, The Clovers and Sarah Vaughan. As the fifties progressed, Ray Charles, Clyde McPhatter and The Drifters were added to their roster followed by Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Solomon Burke and many others. The seventies saw The Detroit Spinners, Chic and Sister Sledge becoming big money earners for the company. In 2007, Atlantic celebrated its sixtieth anniversary year and is still a very active record label today. Like Stax, Decca used to issue the Atlantic records through their London label but in 1964, although they remained with Decca, insisted on having their own imprint. In 1966 they left Decca for Polydor for pressing and distribution until 1972 when they partnered with Warners where they remain to this day.

57 minutes

Last on

Thu 19 Dec 2013 22:00
成人快手 Radio 2

Music Played

  • Blue Magic

    Sideshow

    • Blue Magic.
    • Rhino.

  • Booker T. & The M.G.'s

    Green Onions

    • Atlantic Soul (Various Artists).
    • Warner E.S.P..

  • Clarence Carter

    Patches

    • Atlantic Soul Ballads (Various).
    • Atlantic.

  • Arthur Conley

    Sweet Soul Music

    • Shades Of Soul (Various Artists).
    • Global Television.

  • Don Covay

    See Saw

    • Where It's At (Various Artists).
    • Kent.

  • The Drifters

    Dance With Me

    • The Definitive Drifters Anthology Thr.
    • Sequel Records.

  • Eddie Floyd

    Knock On Wood

    • Rediscover The 60's & 70's (Various).
    • Old Gold.

  • Aretha Franklin

    I Say A Little Prayer

    • Aretha Franklin - Queen Of Soul.
    • Atlantic.

  • Ben E. King

    Stand By Me

    • Shades Of Soul (Various Artists).
    • Global Television.

  • Barbara Lewis

    Baby I'm Yours

    • Mad About The Boy: Ladies Sing The Bl.
    • Crimson.

  • Tami Lynn

    I'm Gonna Run Away From You

    • At The Club (Various Artists).
    • Kent.
    • 5.

  • Wilson Pickett

    In The Midnight Hour

  • Otis Redding

    My Girl

    • Heartbeat: Love Me Tender (Various).
    • Global Television.

  • Sam & Dave

    Soul Sister, Brown Sugar

    • Sam & Dave.
    • Forever Gold.

  • Percy Sledge

    When A Man Loves A Woman

    • Shades Of Soul (Various Artists).
    • Global Television.

  • The Detroit Spinners

    Ghetto Child

    • A One Of A Kind Love Affair.
    • Atlantic.
    • 9.

  • The Sweet Inspirations

    Sweet Inspiration

    • Sweet Inspiration - The Songs Of Dan Penn & Spooner Oldham.
    • Ace.

  • Joe Tex

    Show Me

    • The 60's - Soul (Various Artists).
    • Knight Records.
    • 4.

  • Mel Torm茅

    Comin' 成人快手 Baby

    • Rediscover The 60's - With A Little H.
    • Old Gold.

  • Doris Troy

    Just One Look

    • Atlantic Rhythm & Blues - Vol 5: 1962.
    • Atlantic.

Broadcast

  • Thu 19 Dec 2013 22:00
    成人快手 Radio 2