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Joe Boyd On An Illustrious Music Career
The producer talks about a Grammy-winning live performance from Aretha Franklin; the mesmeric "one-take-wonder" Nick Drake (muted in the studio because he never missed a note); plugging in Bob Dylan at Newport (and witnessing that clash of cultures and generations first-hand); capturing Jimi Hendrix on film; and how he thought Sandy Denny might eat Fairport Convention for breakfast (she didn't!)
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Unknown | Joe Boyd |
| Unknown | Aretha Franklin |
| Unknown | Nick Drake |
| Unknown | Bob Dylan |
| Unknown | Jimi Hendrix |
| Unknown | Sandy Denny |
| Unknown | Fairport Convention |
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