58 episodes

Retired music executive Joe Smith interviews celebrated singers, musicians and industry icons.

Off The Record: The Joe Smith Collection Library of Congress

    • Arts
    • 4.3 • 41 Ratings

Retired music executive Joe Smith interviews celebrated singers, musicians and industry icons.

    Al Gallico

    Al Gallico

    Off the record interview with Al Gallico, [1986-1988?]-02-13

    Abe Somer

    Abe Somer

    Off the record interview with Abe Somer, 1986-07-31

    Aerosmith

    Aerosmith

    Off the record interview with Aerosmith, circa 1986-1988

    Ahmet Ertegun

    Ahmet Ertegun

    Off the record interview with Ahmet Ertegun, [1986-1988?]-12-04

    Artie Shaw

    Artie Shaw

    Off the record interview with Artie Shaw, 1986-07-01

    B. B. King

    B. B. King

    Off the record interview with B. B. King, [1986-1988?]-09-05

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
41 Ratings

41 Ratings

WIFI-92 ,

Treasure Trove

What a great archive. Raw recordings of rock’s greats. Audio is a little spotty because these were conducted for a book in the ‘80s, bit otherwise fine. Really enjoyed the Graham Nash and Tom Petty interviews.

AintWhatIUsedToBe ,

Wow

From the ‘50s into the ‘80s. Interviews with performers, song writers, producers, lawyers, musicians - all interviewed by Joe Smith of Warner Records who knew everyone he interviewed. The content is rich, spontaneous, honest.

CletusGeatster ,

No JETHRO TULL??!!

Nice, interesting series. Adding Ian Anderson from Jethro Tull would be great.

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