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The Lost Tapes: Interview with the Late Phil Ramone, Producer of Billy Joel, Paul Simon & Other Giants

Working with everyone from Sinatra to Dylan, McCartney to Ray Charles, Ramone was one of the most successful and innovative record producers in history. In this 1983 conversation, he talks about the craft of making records, and where he thought music was heading.

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Jerry Garcia: A 1976 Interview with the Grateful Dead’s Figurehead

“In the Grateful Dead, no two people have the same conception musically, which makes it harder. Nobody gets their way,” Garcia said in this archival chat.

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‘Dylan Goes Electric!’ Book Author Talks Newport 1965

Author and folklorist Elijah Wald explores the myths, context and events surrounding the famous electric live debut at the Folk Festival.

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Dino Danelli: My Life With The Rascals—A Vintage Interview

“We were one of the most visually exciting bands that was coming around in rock and roll in those days.”—Dino Danelli, Rascals drummer

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Tom Petty—Archival Interview from 1980: ‘I Just Want to Write Good Songs; Is That Asking Too Much?’

“There was a band identity established [early on], rather than me and whoever was in the studio at the time. Their identity is coming out more and more.”—Petty

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David Clayton-Thomas Interview: His Early Years With Blood, Sweat & Tears

DCT: “I had to go back to Canada to renew my visa. A couple of days later I got a call. ‘Do you want to try out for the band?’ I said, ‘You’re damn right.’”