Though few outside the industry recognize his name, from the 1960s and beyond JerryRagovoy was a major figure within the contemporary music business. He wrote, arranged and produced some of the most enduring soul-style popular recordings of that period. This week , My Place tells the the fascinating story of of Jerry Ragovoy through a sampling of the marvelous music he helped create. Memorable recordings by Garnet Mimms, Howard Tate and Janis Joplin are among the selections featured.
My Place: Songwriter and Record Producer Jerry Ragovoy
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