A good thing Quote by David Crosby
“When it all started, record companies - and there were many of them, and this was a good thing - were run by people who loved records, people like Ahmet Ertegun, who ran Atlantic Records, who were record collectors. They got in it because they loved music.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing music industry history, 1970s
Early record companies were driven by passion for music, not profit, shaping a vibrant industry.
In simple terms: Passion fueled early music business.
Key Takeaway
Support music for love, not just profit.
Themes
music
history
industry
passion
Mood
nostalgic
reflective
Type
historical
cultural
When to use this quote
- starting a label
- collecting vinyl
- curating playlists
Key Concepts
record collecting
artist support
independent labels
Questions to Reflect On
- How can passion be re‑introduced today?
- What role do collectors play now?
A Different Perspective
Modern industry often prioritizes profit over art.
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