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KORD routinely solves mysteries and unearths treasures within the greatest recordings in pop music history, leveraging audio stem technology and tenacious research to redefine our understanding of the songs that shape our lives.
Click “Start” to hear five of our favorite discoveries so far.
Click “Start” to hear five of our favorite discoveries so far.
Marvin Gaye: “Let's Get It On”
There is no more quintessential example of a must-hear instrumental performance that got “buried in the mix” than Arthur G. Wright’s rhythm guitar on Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s It Get On.” Check out the sample here, and appreciate the full scope of Wright’s handiwork exclusively in KORD.
There is no more quintessential example of a must-hear instrumental performance that got “buried in the mix” than Arthur G. Wright’s rhythm guitar on Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s It Get On.” Check out the sample here, and appreciate the full scope of Wright’s handiwork exclusively in KORD.
Don McLean - “American Pie”
We played this one for a celebrated session guitarist who’s performed on myriad hit records and heard untold numbers of multitrack tapes. He wasn’t expecting to be impressed, but when he uncovered the piano and electric guitar muffled in the mix, he couldn’t believe his ears. We feel the same way.
We played this one for a celebrated session guitarist who’s performed on myriad hit records and heard untold numbers of multitrack tapes. He wasn’t expecting to be impressed, but when he uncovered the piano and electric guitar muffled in the mix, he couldn’t believe his ears. We feel the same way.
Merle Haggard: “Mama Tried”
That’s Merle Haggard’s wife Bonnie Owens and “By the Time I Get to Phoenix” hitmaker Glen Campbell contributing backing vocals to the landmark “Mama Tried.” How do we know? Campbell’s own daughter and grandson confirmed it after streaming the song in KORD.
That’s Merle Haggard’s wife Bonnie Owens and “By the Time I Get to Phoenix” hitmaker Glen Campbell contributing backing vocals to the landmark “Mama Tried.” How do we know? Campbell’s own daughter and grandson confirmed it after streaming the song in KORD.
The Supremes: “You Can't Hurry Love”
Although the Supremes’ seventh number-one hit credits the classic lineup of Diana Ross, Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard, KORD determined that Ballard was MIA for the session, and replaced by Marlene Barrow of Motown’s legendary Andantes. Hear for yourself.
Although the Supremes’ seventh number-one hit credits the classic lineup of Diana Ross, Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard, KORD determined that Ballard was MIA for the session, and replaced by Marlene Barrow of Motown’s legendary Andantes. Hear for yourself.
Ohio Players: “Love Rollercoaster”
Legend has it that if you listen closely enough to “Love Rollercoaster,” you can hear the murder of Ester Cordet, the model featured on the cover of the Ohio Players’ Honey album. Is it true? We officially solved the case this past June — and we brought receipts.
Legend has it that if you listen closely enough to “Love Rollercoaster,” you can hear the murder of Ester Cordet, the model featured on the cover of the Ohio Players’ Honey album. Is it true? We officially solved the case this past June — and we brought receipts.
