Paddling in the Atlantic

What did Ahmet Ertegun(anag) think he was starting in 1944? A loan from a dentist of $10,000 and the label was launched. The only reason you know this is because it's a rainy day in Orkney and I can't play outside. 16 LPs to get through - someone has to do it.

Also there's a gig on tonight in Kirkwall; it's non-stop hedonism.