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Music industry vet Dave Morrell continues to chronicle his charmed, label-hopping career in Run-Out Groove: Inside Capitol’s 1980s Hits & Stiffs. After a short interview – “Do you smoke pot?” “Yeah? You’re hired.” – the 26-year-old Beatle fan finds himself helming Capitol Records’ East Coast FM promotion efforts and rubbing shoulders with Paul, George, Ringo and Yoko. Struggling to adapt to changing musical tastes, a succession of verbally abusive promo bosses pour big bucks into independent promotion firms (the new payola) to hype singles that ultimately tank. They nearly fumble hits from newcomers Duran Duran and Crowded House. One boss has a cattle prod, another favors sledgehammers. It’s the 80’s – decades before bigwigs get canned for creating toxic work cultures. Moments of joy offset the madness – a chance encounter with Lennon, ecstatic about Double Fantasy, rescuing the Plasmatics from a surly Poughkeepsie diner crowd, shopping for womenswear with Duran Duran, surviving the Jersey post-Iron Maiden show riot, visiting CBGBs with an unsigned Cyndi Lauper, giving Michael Jackson Liverpool sightseeing tips and retrieving Great White after a 3 a.m. drug deal. Through it all, Morrell plays by his own rules: PLAY LOUD…HAVE FUN!

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B088N4XZG8
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (May 16, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 281 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8623742681
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.3 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.71 x 8 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #3,062,026 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Legendary record company promotion man/author Dave Morrell still just thinks of himself as the luckiest fan alive. Growing up in Kearny, New Jersey in the early 1970s, he amassed a collection of Beatles memorabilia so unique that when John Lennon heard about it, he promptly asked to meet the teen. Dave’s engaging combination of smarts and moxie put him in the right place at the right time – and, like an East Coast Cameron Crowe, soon he was rubbing shoulders with his musical heroes on a regular basis.

Thanks to a tip from a friend, Morrell landed a job as the Assistant Stock Boy in the eight-track tape department at the Warner/Elektra/Atlantic (WEA) warehouse distribution center in New Jersey and began his journey from mega-fan to promo man, as told in Volumes 1 and 2 of The Morrell Archives, Horse-Doggin’ and 1974 The Promotion Man New York City. The saga continues with Volume 3, 45 RPM (Recollections Per Minute), and the forthcoming Run-Out Groove: Inside Capitol’s 1980s Hits & Stiffs. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2005, Morrell has worked for a number of prominent independent labels and won acclaim as an author. He was a featured speaker at 2014’s Beatlefest in Los Angeles, served as panelist at three GRAMMY Museum Record Theatre events (hosted and created by Marvin Etzioni), and co-hosted United Stations Radio Networks’ “FABCAST,” a Beatles podcast.

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45 RPM (Recollections Per Minute)

“I could not help but turn the pages, because the stories are from my era, when music ruled the world and radio was the midwife.” – The Lefsetz Letter

“Morrell's writing style is relaxed in such a way that the fun he had back in the day easily translates to the reader, who'll be regaled with stories about Lou Reed being cool and Lou Reed being a snot, Phil Spector being standoffish but then surprising Morrell with a respectful letter, smoking weed with John Denver, and having a toot with Mick Jagger…” – AntiMusic.com

1974 The Promotion Man New York City

“Morrell does not disappoint....[the book’s] appeal lies in the core story of a young fan becoming an insider in the music business, yet never losing his youthful enthusiasm for his idols.” – BeatleFan Magazine

“a time capsule of the music industry in 1974...a little nugget of a book.” – Rage Monthly

Horse-Doggin’

“a must read” – Maccazine

“There is a lot of great humor...a good book to add to your summer reading list and grab it to take with you to the beach or to read while on a plane or car.“ – MeetTheBeatlesForReal.com

“[Morrell] is a Beatle-phile beyond reproach...For years people have been telling Dave to put down his stories about the biz on paper and he finally has.”

– DISC & DigitalAudioTechnology

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W. Leary

Great read from a man who was on the inside!

Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2020

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I first heard Dave Morrell on a podcast and he talked about his background as a promotion man for Capitol in the 1980s and a collector years before and hanging out with John Lennon. He has a lot of stories to tell. I have read his other two books, 1974 Promotion Man New York City and Horse Doggin. Both are highly recommended. Run Out Groove talks about his time with Capitol and his experiences with the artists and the “suits”. I loved hearing the stories about Paul McCartney and the tough time he had getting his music on the radio in the late 80s. Definitely check this out!

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Behind the Music Business Curtain

Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2020

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Read this book and you’ll get an insiders view of what most people think is a glamorours job. Sometimes it is and sometimes it’s REALY not. It’s a lot of hard work and intense pressure. There are glamorous moments but It’s hard to survive for as long as Dave did but survive he did. A must read if you love music and radio. Check out his previous books to get the whole picture.

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N. Wilbury

This book totally rocks!!!

Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2020

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I love these inside the record industry books. Dave’s book is amazing, hilarious and honest. His writing takes you along to the concerts, pressers, backstage and the parties. He does not pull any punches. He had a tough job but it’s fun to ride along. Loved it!

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While I found this interesting and frequently funny book about being a promotion man for Capitol Records a quick read, it lacks depth and detail. Stories about everyone from Paul McCartney to The Plasmatics are dashed off without much meat on their bones. I kept wishing for more information about the author's interaction with the groups or how he dealt with the enormous pressure to deliver hits (and some juice about the "rumpdogs" who would spend their time on conference calls screaming and belittling the staff), he tends to cut his stories short.

I enjoyed the book primarily because the 80's were my primary years in radio, so hearing these brief snapshots about some of my favorite bands held my curiosity, the simple fact remains that the author isn't much of a storyteller. He really needed an assist on his vignettes; perhaps an editor to pull out the details. I can only imagine some of the potential dirt that could have been turned with a little help.

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Music Biz Mania: A Fun Flashback to the Era of Rad Rockers and Radio Legends

Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2020

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A rollicking ride through the music biz of the ‘80s! Morrell tells these tales with vim and vigor — all tied to a soundtrack filled with (mostly) hits and a few flops. Loved the companion playlist too. Turn up the jukebox and get reading.

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2020

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Wow another great Dave Morrell book, this is a must have, Dave has lot of great stories, this is book number 4, you also need to get the other 3 books, you’ll learn a lot about the business.AAAA+++++

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D. Witzig

Great recap of an amazing time in the music business

Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2020

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Anyone who was in the music industry during this time will enjoy reading this book. Even if you weren't in the industry, this is great insight into what happened in the 80s at Capitol Records.

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Michael Abramson

FEAR AND LOATHING IN THE RECORD BIZ...

Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2020

Wanna’ an insider’s view to the glamorous and not so glamorous record Biz? Get Dave’s first three books and then top it off with number four! We worked together… We sweated together and went through the good, the bad and the ugly, but delivered the hits! These are a must read for anyone that wants to get into the Biz and for those of us who have experienced it… Just terrific!

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