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Episode Mentions
The Dr. Greenthumb Podcast · Apr 8, 2026
DJ Tony G | The Dr. Greenthumb Show
“Record label where Tony G helped place Mellow Man Ace for his solo album deal”
Club Random with Bill Maher · Mar 2, 2026
Billy Idol | Club Random with Bill Maher
“The record label that backed the Beatles' American breakthrough after acquiring rights to 'I Want to Hold Your Hand'”
Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris · Feb 27, 2026
NYC Indie Pioneer George Usher I Stevensonville
“Historical label that released Beatles albums every 3-4 months, driving trend changes in music and culture”
Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris · Jan 8, 2026
NAMM Show Debut: Santa Fe & The Fat City Horns
“Record label where Frank Sinatra arranged a fake recording session to test Danny's father's conducting abilities”
R&B Money · Nov 19, 2025
Ty Dolla $ign
“Historic LA label building; MC Hammer's diamond plaques were displayed there”
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs · Aug 24, 2025
Song 180: “Dazed and Confused” by Led Zeppelin, Part One, The Song Remains the Same
“Engaged in legal disputes with Vee-Jay Records over Beatles catalog rights in the 1960s”
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs · Mar 22, 2025
Song 177: “Never Learn Not to Love” by the Beach Boys, Part 4: “Sometimes I Have A Great Notion”
“Released early Beach Boys recordings; deleted back catalog in fit of pettiness, making music hard to find”
R&B Money · Mar 19, 2025
Terry "TR" Ross
“Label where Steve O was A&R; signed Toya Delac; Poly Anthony was executive involved in artist development”
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs · Jan 31, 2025
Song 177: “Never Learn Not to Love” by the Beach Boys, Part 3: “Mister, Can You Give Me Some Direction?”
“Released Beach Boys albums including '2020' before the band switched labels in 1969”
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs · Nov 19, 2024
Song 177: “Never Learn Not to Love” by the Beach Boys, Part One, Old Folks at Home
“Distributed Beach Boys records from Smiley Smile onward; charged Murray Wilson's album costs to Beach Boys royalties”