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Jay McDowell
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Writer, American Songwriter
Nashville
Beats
Content
Was It a Song About a Record Label or the Other Way Around? The Story Behind “Dark Horse” by George Harrison
By Jay McDowell Verified| American Songwriter Verified The Beatles founded Apple Corps Limited in 1968 as a multimedia conglomerate comprising a record label, filmmaking, publishing, and retail. The recording label, distributed by EMI, continued to release Beatles albums as well as a roster of new artists, including James Taylor, Ravi Shankar, Mary Hopkin, Doris Troy, Badfinger, and Billy Preston. After The Beatles broke up, Apple Records continued. In 1974, George Harrison founded his own record company.
By Jay McDowell Verified| American Songwriter Verified In the late 1950s, trombonist Paul Tanner and amateur inventor Bob Whitsell developed an instrument to mimic the sound of a theremin. The Electro-Theramin used a different control mechanism but produced similar results. In the 1940s, Tanner played in Glenn Miller’s orchestra and then joined the U.S. Air Force and performed in the 378th Army Service Forces Band.
Was It a Song About a Record Label or the Other Way Around? The Story Behind “Dark Horse” by George Harrison
By Jay McDowell Verified| American Songwriter Verified The Beatles founded Apple Corps Limited in 1968 as a multimedia conglomerate comprising a record label, filmmaking, publishing, and retail. The recording label, distributed by EMI, continued to release Beatles albums as well as a roster of new artists, including James Taylor, Ravi Shankar, Mary Hopkin, Doris Troy, Badfinger, and Billy Preston. After The Beatles broke up, Apple Records continued. In 1974, George Harrison founded his own record company.
Company Info
American Songwriter
American Songwriter is a well-established music publication that has been serving music enthusiasts and songwriters since 1984. Founded by Bruce Hurt, the magazine has undergone several ownership changes, with significant improvements in content quality and presentation over the years. Currently, it is owned by Savage Ventures and operates out of Nashville, Tennessee. The magazine offers a variety of services, including in-depth interviews, reviews, features, and contests that explore the craft of songwriting. Its digital content includes streaming music tracks, exclusive artist photo galleries, and embedded music videos. Additionally, American Songwriter provides unpaid internships for students interested in the music industry, available during various semesters. With a readership of nearly 100,000 per issue and over 300,000 unique visitors monthly, American Songwriter has a strong online presence. The publication is led by Editor-in-Chief Lisa Konicki and employs a dedicated team of around 39 staff members.
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
'+1 615-321-6096
Founded: 1984