04-24 Paul Rappaport, former VP of Rock Promotions for Columbia Records talks new book with great rock stories with Ron Wood, Keith Richards, Pink Floyd + more!
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First off, we highly recommend that you listen to part one before you listen to this half of the interview.
“If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work in the rock and roll business at the highest level, our next guest has the answers to those burning questions.
Paul Rappaport started out as just a regular guy from Southern California—someone who loved legendary concerts and played guitar in his own band. But as fate would have it, a recommendation led him to apply for a college rep position at Columbia Records, and he only moved up from their.
In this episode, Paul tells incredible stories about, the Rolling Stones – Ron Wood & Keith Richards, David Gilmour and more.
Paul has just released his critically acclaimed book, Gliders Over Hollywood and without further ado, let’s welcome our special guest, who logged 33 1/3 years at Columbia Records, Paul Rappaport.
Show Notes Part Two
Gliders Over Hollywood: Airships, Airplay and The Art of Rock Promotion
Or visit Paul’s website for the book here: https://www.glidersoverhollywood.com/
PAUL ON STAGE WITH dAVID gILMOUR AND pINK FLOYD
pAUL WITH bRUCE dICKINSON
PAUL WITH THE BANGLES
PAUL AND THE ROCKLINE GANG WITH pAUL MCCARTNEY
PAUL WITH ROGER MCGUINN
David Gilmour Wish you were here live unplugged: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j8mr-gcgoI
Pink Floyd David Gilmour Paul Rappaport interviews 2011: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhBYeTc_gJg
Pink Floyd - One Slip (Live, Delicate Sound Of Thunder) [2019 Remix]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clOORcEPS9M
Jelly Roll & Wynonna Judd - Need A Favor (Live from the 57th Annual CMA Awards): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5usuFY1O4rw
Jelly Roll - "NEED A FAVOR" (Official Music Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1nRboaLTzU
Kacey Musgraves - High Horse (Official Music Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbNDJRwXKGc
Greta Van Fleet - Live at the Red Rocks Amphitheater: Act 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcpFCZgTu7I
All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRxrwjOtIag
Jesse Welles: My Billionaire Daddies Are Fighting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evfYGf4ND8k
Jesse Welles: Horses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWKbxok7Shs
Bach to Rock – Crazy Train: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92zmWrAiAtI
Deep Purple - Burn 1974 Live Video HQ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4fDCwDiWJQ
It’s Boss night club
Slydini on Dick Cavett (First Appearance): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ir-0j4YCHi8
Paul’s Storm onion picture
CW’s “Wall” album where David Gilmour did his best to scratch out Roger Water’s signature, then signed his own on the bottom left.