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“I first heard Laura Branigan sing live in my brother Nesuhi's apartment, where we had gone because he had a very good piano. I immediately realized that she had a great pop voice, in the classical sense. Laura had an instinctive feel for music and melody, and her delivery was sensational. Everybody at Atlantic knew that we had a winner in this young lady, and she came through with great hits that will be remembered for many years to come. I consider Laura to be one of my best signings, and I am proud to have had such a great singer in my career in the record business. We miss her dearly.”

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Ahmet Ertegun

Ahmet Ertegun (July 31, 1923 – December 14, 2006) was a Turkish‑American music executive and songwriter best known as the co‑founder of Atlantic Records. Through his keen ear for talent and visionary business sense, he helped bring rhythm‑and‑blues, soul, and rock music into the mainstream, launching the careers of legends such as Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin and Otis Redding. Ertegun’s cross‑cultural perspective and genuine care for artists made him a pivotal bridge between African‑American music and global popular culture, earning him a lasting place in music history. more

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