I know the history of the record business so well because I followed Billie Holiday into the record studios. It was so primitive compared to the sophisticated business today.
Meaning of the quote
Tony Bennett, a famous American musician, explains that he knows a lot about the history of the music industry because he saw how things used to be when he worked with the legendary singer Billie Holiday in the recording studios. The way music was recorded and produced back then was very basic and simple compared to the advanced and complex methods used in the music business today.
About Tony Bennett
Tony Bennett was an American jazz and traditional pop singer who received numerous accolades, including 20 Grammy Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award. He had a long and successful career, selling over 50 million records worldwide and collaborating with artists like Lady Gaga in his later years. Despite being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016, Bennett continued to perform until his retirement in 2021.
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