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The Single Story

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on 6 MusicLatest broadcast: on 6 Music

David Quantick continues his exploration of our love affair with the 45 rpm single.

In programme three, David looks at the workings of the singles industry, exploring the studios that grew up to service the singles business, including The Brill Building, Motown and Stock, Aitken and Waterman's "hit factory". He also takes a look at the power of the DJ on the single.

First broadcast in 2009. Show less

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