
The Last Sultan
The Life and Times of Ahmet Ertegun
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Robert Fass
The definitive biography of the king of the rock 'n' roll business, Ahmet Ertegun, the founder of Atlantic Records.
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This book is a superb chronicle of Ertegun's life and the changes that happened while he was alive. The narrator, Robert Fass, does not impinge on the story, instead allowing the words to speak for themselves.
totally engrossing
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If you could sum up The Last Sultan in three words, what would they be?
INSPIRATIONAL-INSITEFUL-HISTORICWhat did you like best about this story?
THE ASPECT THAT THIS MAN THE CONSUMATE DEAL MAKER. WITH PANACHE, COURAGE, AND A FORWARD VIEW. ADDING A FAIRNESS TO AN INDUSTRY THAT IS RIFE WITH SWIDLERS.Which character – as performed by Robert Fass – was your favorite?
NONE. HIS AFFECTATION WHERE SILLY.If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
"THE MAN WHO MADE OUR MUSIC."Any additional comments?
THE CONSUMATE BOOK ON THE MUSIC AND INDUSTRY THAT PRODUCED THE SOUNDTRACK OF MY GENERATION.FANTASTIC STORY OF A RECORD PIONEER.
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As someone who is fascinated with the music business, this is a priceless story. Ertegun's lengthy and amazing career showed him able to navigate the boardrooms that came to dominate the business and still maintain his reputation as an artist's best friend. There will never be another like him, that much is for sure.
The Last Sultan does a pretty good job of telling this story and I learned quite a bit I hadn't heard before. One thing I really appreciated was that Greenfield choose to focus more on the business side of things rather than devolve into a tabloid tell all. Considering how much Ahmet loved the fast life (and sex, drugs and rock and roll) it's pretty impressive that he steered this direction.
I'd highly recommend this book for anyone interested in the music business.
Entertaining look at a true one of a kind man.
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This book was phenomenal! A must read biography!
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A Man More Than Fascinating
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What a great listen
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Where does The Last Sultan rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
If Bill Graham was the father of concerts, Ahmet was of the record business. Both were great story tellers who both loved their artists and love the business which they created. I loved every second of this book as well as the book about Mr. Wexler. Together these two bookends did what MOrris Levy never could and more. God bless you Ahmet, Jerry and of course Miriam.Great Story about a great story teller
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Loved this book!!!
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Great music, musiciansWhat other book might you compare The Last Sultan to and why?
LIFE, by Keirth Richards. Both books are about the music that shaped many of our lives. Both books describe the energy of the music industry, and tell detailed, specific background stories about the music and musicians we know and love. The subject of the book led a charmed life, and charmed people along the way.Great book for Baby Boomers
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
The story is fantastic, it's told perfectly, this guy is the Forest Gump of all music, it's just amazing.What other book might you compare The Last Sultan to and why?
Bad Q. The guy started Atlantic Records and was present fort he birth and growth of Rock & Roll. The book is the who's who of everything form the 50's to present day. Just fantasticWhat about Robert Fass’s performance did you like?
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I listened to it over a month, I looked for excuses to listen longer, (taking extra time to get home). It's a fantastic story, told well, w/ great exposed history.Music to my Heart
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