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Episode 2: Yakety Yak

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Johnnie Walker looks at the increasing popularity of R&B and jazz.

Johnnie Walker continues his history of Atlantic Records, looking at the impact of the Drifters on Atlantic and the increasing popularity of R&B and jazz.

Johnnie Walker continues his look at the history of Atlantic Records. Including interviews with Ermet Artegun and Herb Abramson (founders of the label) and Ray Charles.

In episode two Johnnie looks at the impact of the Drifters on Atlantic. It's the late 50s and rhythm and blues and jazz is becoming increasingly popular.

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