Amie Street Salutes Jerry Wexler

Jerry Wexler and friends at Atlantic Records:
(from left) Wexler, Charles Koppleman, Bobby Darin, Don Rubin, Ahmet & Nesuhi Ertegun
Legendary producer and record executive Jerry Wexler, who among many other achievements coined the term "rhythm and blues," passed away on Friday. After the break, find a few of our favorite records from artists he worked with, as well as a Rolling Stone playlist of the songs he was most proud of from his historic career.
Dr. John
Featured Tracks:
In The Night
Cat And Mouse Game
King Curtis
Featured Tracks:
Night Train
Soul Serenade
Solomon Burke
Featured Tracks:
Hold On, I'm Coming
Sidewalks, Fences & Walls
Ray Charles
Featured Tracks:
Honey Honey
Walking And Talking
Willie Nelson
Featured Tracks:
Home Motel
I've Seen All The World I Care To See

August 24th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
Great post on a great loss.