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Ron Furmanek is a Grammy nominated music producer and filmographer who has produced over 200 CDs. His most recent work, which includes six Kingston Trio titles, is currently released on RichKat Records, through Collectors Choice Music in the United States.
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Ron Furmanek is one of the pioneers of compact disc compilations and re-issues, having produced over 200 CD titles since 1988, most notably Nipper’s Greatest Hits for RCA, The Capitol Collectors Series and the EMI Legendary Masters Series. His Les Paul: The Legend and the Legacy has been nominated for the Grammy.The Frank Sinatra - The Capitol Years box (which went gold) offers one particular selection that not even the staunchest of Sinatra collectors recognized: a 1958 Billy May arrangement called "Here Goes".
He's an authority on the Beatles’ recorded and film and video history.His first “official” gig regarding the group dates back to research and consulting work for Capitol’s vinyl-only releases Rarities of 1980 and 1982’s Reel Music.Since 1987 he has color corrected the visuals and remixed the audio (when applicable) on all of The Beatles promotional films, The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit, The Beatles at Shea Stadium, Let It Be, and Magical Mystery Tour.
Partial filmography
- 1972The Beatles "Braverman's Condensed Cream of the Beatles" 12 minute short subject Chuck Braverman Supplied ALL Archival footage and Photos
- 1972Geraldo Rivera's "Good Night America" television show ABC TVArchival Footage and Research
- 1976The Beatles "Rock & Roll Music"TV Promo SpotCapitol Records Archival Footage
- 1977The Beatles Forever NBC Syd Vinnedge Productions Archival Footage and Research
- 1978Echoes of The 60sABC TV Special ALA Productions Archival Footage and Research
- 1978Heroes of Rock and Roll2-Hour ABC Special Archival Footage and Research
- 1979The Who The Kids Are Alright Archival Feature Film New World Pictures Footage and Research
- 1980America's top Ten hosted by Casey Kasem weekly Archival Footage and Research
- 1980The Kinks "One For the Road" Time Life home video Archival Footage and Research
- 1980Bob Hope Special: Bob Hope’s Overseas Christmas Tours I & II (6 hours) NBC TV Researcher
- 1980Les Paul "The Wizard of Waushaka" Stray Cat productions Archival Footage
- 1980The Ramones "Rock & Roll Radio" Sire Records promotional film Archive Footage
- 1980The Doors No One Gets Out Alive Warners Home VideoArchival Footage and Research
- 1980John Lennon "Tribute to John Lennon" Scotti Brothers/Syd Vinnedge productionsArchival Footage and Research
- 1981George Harrison "All Those Years Ago" Promotional Video Dark Horse RecordsArchival Footage and Research
- 1981Elvis Presley This Is ElvisWarner BrothersVHS, Betamax, Laserdisc & DVD
- 1981The Beach Boys 20th Anniversary Special Howard Grossman prods. Archival Footage and Research
- 1981The Kinks "Predictable" Arista Records promotional video Archival footage
- 1981Portrait of a Legend Scotti Brothers/Syd Vinnedge productions25 showsArchival Footage and Research
- 198234th Annual EMMY Awards ABC TV Smith/Hemion Productions Archival Footage and Research
- 1982The Beatles Love Me DoThe BeatlesCapitol RecordsCo Director & Producer
- 1982Nat King Cole TV spot Capitol Records Archive footage
- 1982The Beatles Reel Music Movie Medley Promotional Video Capitol Records Archival Footage and Research
- 1982Heart of GoldCanadian Music artists history Archival Footage and Research
- 1982It Came From Hollywood Feature Film for Paramount Pictures Researcher
- 1982Phil Spector Story BBC TVArchival footage
- 1982When The Music's Over HBO / Appleland productions 1 hour special Archival Footage and Research
- 1983The Rolling StonesLet's Spend the Night Together feature film Hal AshbyArchival Footage and Research
- 1983Girl Groups MGM /UA Home Video 1 hourArchival Footage and Research
- 1983The Beatles 20 Greatest HitsTV spot Capitol Records Archive footage
- 1983Prime Times1-Hour NBC Comedy Pilot Researcher
- 1983Motown Records 25th Anniversary TV Special NBC 2 Hours Archival Footage and Research
- 1983That's Television Entertainment NBC Smith/Hemion Productions 2 Hour Special
- 1983Paul McCartney MTV interview Archival Footage
- 198234th Annual EMMY Awards ABC TV Smith/Hemion Productions Archival Footage and Research
- 1983The Beatles Please Please Me (3 versions)The BeatlesCapitol RecordsCo Director & Producer
- 198335th Annual EMMY Awards ABC TV Smith/Hemion Productions Archival Footage and Research
- 1984The Beatles 20th AnniversaryTV spot Capitol Records Archive footage
- 1984The Beatles I Want To Hold Your Hand The BeatlesCapitol RecordsCo Director & Producer
- 1984Super Night of Rock and Roll2-Hour NBC Special Malcolm Leo Productions Archival Footage and Research
- 1984The Beach Boys An American BandVHS, Betamax, Laserdisc & DVDAssociate Producer
- 1985The Doors: Dance on Fire Universal Home VideoArchival Footage and Research
- 1986The Monkees "Zor & Zam" 20th Anniversary concert video shown on stage Created and Edited
- 1987The Beatles in Help!Criterion Collection - Voyager Company Produced and Compiled Side four "The Help! Scrapbook"
- 1987Elvis Presley "Elvis '56" Levon Helm Alan RaymondArchival Footage and Research
- 1987Rolling Stone Presents Twenty Years of Rock & Roll (TV documentary)Archival Footage and Research
- 1988The SmithereensOnly A Memory (joke version video)Directed,Produced, Filmed,& Edited
- 1988The Beatles Magical Mystery TourThe BeatlesVHS, Betamax, & LaserdiscRestoration film & remix multitrack audio
- 1988John Lennon "Imagine: John Lennon", Warner Bros Feature FilmArchival Footage and Research
- 1989The Rolling Stones "25 x 5: The Continuing Adventure of The Rolling Stones", SonyArchival Footage and Research
- 1990Elvis PresleyElvis: The Great Performances, Buena Vista Home Video, Archival Footage and Research, Editor of "Unchained Melody"
- 1991The Beatles The First US VisitApple/ MPIVHS,Laserdisc & DVD The BeatlesProduction Coordination, Film Restoration
- 1994The Beatles The Making Of A Hard Days Night "You Can't Do That" VHS, Laserdisc & DVDThe BeatlesApple/ MPI Home VideoProducer
- 1995The Beatles The Beatles AnthologyFilm & Video Restoration & Research
- 1996Music Scene “The Best of 1969-1970”Volumes 1-4MPI Home Video Laserdisc, VHS, & DVDCompilation, Restoration and Producer
- 1996Hullabaloo “A 1960s Music Flashback”Volumes 1-12 MPI Home Video Laserdisc, VHS, & DVDCompilation, Restoration and Producer
- 2009Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony Archival Footage
- 2010Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony Archival Footage
- 2011Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony Archival Footage
- 2011The Hollies: Look Through Any Window 1963-1975 Reelin' In The Years productionsThanks
- 2013The Cowsills Family Band Showtime Documentary Archival Footage and Research
- 2014CNN presents 'The Sixties – "The British Invasion" Archival Footage and Research
- 2014PBS presents "The Dave Clark Five And Beyond"Archival Footage and Research
- 2015The Beatles "1"DVD / Blu Ray releaseArchival Footage and Research
Partial discography
LP Vinyl Records
- 1980Beatles RaritiesThe BeatlesCapitol Records
- 1981This Is ElvisElvis PresleyRCA Victor Records
- 1982Reel MusicThe BeatlesCapitol Records
- 1987RaritiesThe HolliesEMI
- 1988Capitol Collectors SeriesHank ThompsonCapitol Records
- 1989Never BeforeThe ByrdsMurray Hill
- 1990The Great PerformancesElvis PresleyRCA Victor Records
- 1990The Capitol YearsFrank SinatraCapitol Records[5 Lp Set]
- 1990Cole, Christmas, & Kids,Nat King ColeCapitol Records
- 1992The Best of James Bond: 30th Anniversary (2 Lp Set)EMIVarious Artists
- 1991James Taylor Debut AlbumApple Records
- Magic Christian MusicBadfinger (2 LP Set)
- That's The Way God Planned ItBilly Preston(2 Lp Set)
- Wonderwall MusicGeorge Harrison
- Electronic SoundGeorge Harrison
- Is This What You Want?Jackie Lomax(2 Lp Set)
- Maybe TomorrowThe Iveys(2 Lp Set)
- Post CardMary Hopkin(2 Lp Set)
- No DiceBadfinger(2 Lp Set)
- Rhada Krsna TempleThe Radha Krsna Temple
- Straight UpBadfinger(2 Lp Set)
- Tim Hardin Lost in LA 45 RPM Lp Disc (2018 Record Store Day Release)
Partial Compact Disc Discography
| Release Year | Title | Artist | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Capitol Collectors Series | Bobby Darin | Capitol |
| 1988 | Capitol Collectors Series | Ferlin Husky | Capitol |
| 1988 | Capitol Collectors Series | Hank Thompson | Capitol |
| 1988 | Nipper's Greatest Hits: The 50s, Vol. 1 | Various Artists | RCA/BMG |
| 1988 | Nipper's Greatest Hits: The 50s, Vol. 2 | Various Artists | RCA/BMG |
| 1988 | Nipper's Greatest Hits: The 60s, Vol. 1 | Various Artists | RCA/BMG |
| 1988 | Nipper's Greatest Hits: The 60s, Vol. 2 | Various Artists | RCA/BMG |
| 1988 | Nipper's Greatest Hits: The 70s | Various Artists | RCA/BMG |
| 1989 | Capitol Collectors Series | Dean Martin | Capitol |
| 1989 | Capitol Collectors Series | Esquerita | Capitol |
| 1989 | Capitol Collectors Series | Frank Sinatra | Capitol |
| 1989 | Capitol Collectors Series | Johnny Mercer | Capitol |
| 1989 | Capitol Collectors Series | The Four Preps | Capitol |
| 1989 | Capitol Collectors Series | Wayne Newton | Capitol |
| 1989 | Legendary Masters Volume 1 | Ricky Nelson | Imperial/EMI |
| 1990 | Capitol Collectors Series | Gene Vincent | Capitol |
| 1990 | Capitol Collectors Series | Jack Scott | Capitol |
| 1990 | Capitol Collectors Series | Jerry Lewis | Capitol |
| 1990 | Capitol Collectors Series | Margaret Whiting | Capitol |
| 1990 | Capitol Collectors Series | Merle Haggard | Capitol |
| 1990 | Capitol Collectors Series | Nat King Cole | Capitol |
| 1990 | Capitol Collectors Series | Peggy Lee | Capitol |
| 1990 | Capitol Collectors Series | Sammy Davis, Jr. | Capitol |
| 1990 | Capitol Collectors Series | Sonny James | Capitol |
| 1990 | Capitol Collectors Series | Stan Freberg | Capitol |
| 1990 | Capitol Collectors Series | The Kingston Trio | Capitol |
| 1990 | Capitol Collectors Series | The Outsiders | Capitol |
| 1990 | Cole, Christmas, and Kids | Nat King Cole | |
| 1990 | Ella Fitzgerald's Christmas | Ella Fitzgerald | Capitol |
| 1990 | Legendary Masters Series | Bobby Vee | Liberty/EMI |
| 1990 | Legendary Masters Series | Gary Lewis & the Playboys | Liberty/EMI |
| 1990 | Legendary Masters Series | Shirley & Lee | |
| 1990 | Legendary Masters Volume 2 | Ricky Nelson | Imperial/EMI |
| 1990 | Merry Christmas from Bobby Vee | Bobby Vee | Liberty/EMI |
| 1990 | My Blue Heaven: The Best of | Fats Domino | Imperial/EMI |
| 1990 | research: Little Deuce Coupe / All Summer Long | The Beach Boys | Capitol |
| 1990 | research: Surfin' Safari / Surfin' U.S.A. | The Beach Boys | Capitol |
| 1990 | Surf City: The Best of Jan & Dean | Jan & Dean | EMI |
| 1990 | Tell Him | The Exciters | |
| 1990 | The Capitol Years[3-CD set] | Frank Sinatra | Capitol |
| 1990 | The Great Performances Elvis Presley | ||
| 1990 | Walk Don't Run: The Best of | The Ventures | Dolton/EMI |
| 1991 | A Winter Romance | Dean Martin | Capitol |
| 1991 | All Time Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 | Neil Sedaka | |
| 1991 | Capitol Collectors Series | Grand Funk Railroad | Capitol |
| 1991 | Capitol Collectors Series | Kay Starr | Capitol |
| 1991 | Capitol Collectors Series | Jo Stafford | Capitol |
| 1991 | Capitol Collectors Series | Louis Prima | Capitol |
| 1991 | Capitol Collectors Series | Raspberries | Capitol |
| 1991 | Capitol Collectors Series | Ray Anthony | Capitol |
| 1991 | Capitol Collectors Series | Tennessee Ernie Ford | Capitol |
| 1991 | Capitol Collectors Series | The Andrews Sisters | Capitol |
| 1991 | Capitol Collectors Series | The Four Freshmen | Capitol |
| 1991 | Complete UA Sessions | The Isley Brothers | United Artists/EMI |
| 1991 | EMI Legends of Rock n' Roll Series: 24 Greatest Hits of All Time [Volume 1] | Various Artists | Various/EMI |
| 1991 | Frankie Laine The Mercury Years Frankie Laine | Frankie Laine | Mercury |
| 1991 | Honey, The Best Of | Bobby Goldsboro | United Artists/EMI |
| 1991 | Is This What You Want? | Jackie Lomax | Apple Records |
| 1991 | James Taylor | James Taylor | Apple Records |
| 1991 | Patti Page Collection: The Mercury Years, Vol. 1 | Patti Page | PolyGram |
| 1991 | Patti Page Collection: The Mercury Years, Vol. 2 | Patti Page | PolyGram |
| 1991 | Post Card | Mary Hopkin | Apple Records |
| 1991 | Proud Mary: The Best of | Ike & Tina Turner | |
| 1991 | The Aladdin Years | The Five Keys | Aladdin/EMI |
| 1991 | The Definitive Collection Best of Billy J. Kramer | Billy J. Kramer & the Dakotas | Imperial/EMI |
| 1991 | The Last Month of the Year | The Kingston Trio | Capitol |
| 1991 | The Legend And The Legacy[4-CD set] | Les Paul | Capitol |
| 1991 | They Call Me The Fat Man[4-CD set] | Fats Domino | Imperial/EMI |
| 1992 | All I Really Want to Do / The Sonny Side of Cher | Cher | Imperial/EMI |
| 1992 | Best of Johnny Burnette: You're Sixteen | Johnny Burnette | Liberty/EMI |
| 1992 | Best of Manfred Mann: The Definitive Collection | Manfred Mann | Ascot/EMI |
| 1992 | Best of Smiley Lewis: I Hear You Knocking | Smiley Lewis | |
| 1992 | Capitol Collectors Series | Al Martino | Capitol |
| 1992 | Capitol Collectors Series | Tex Ritter | Capitol |
| 1992 | Capitol Collectors Series | The Pied Pipers | Capitol |
| 1992 | Capitol Collectors Series | The Lettermen | Capitol |
| 1992 | Capitol Collectors Series | The Seekers | Capitol |
| 1992 | Complete United Artists I'm a Happy Man | The Jive Five | United Artists/EMI |
| 1992 | Everybody Loves a Clown / She's Just My Style | Gary Lewis & the Playboys | Liberty/EMI |
| 1992 | Favorites And Rarities[2-CD set] | Don McLean | United Artists/EMI |
| 1992 | Hundred Pounds of Clay: The Best of | Gene McDaniels | Liberty/EMI |
| 1992 | Hurt: The Best of | Timi Yuro | |
| 1992 | Julie Is Her Name / Julie Is Her Name Vol. 2 | Julie London | Liberty/EMI |
| 1992 | Legends of Christmas Past: A Rock n' R&B Holiday Collection | Various Artists | Various/EMI |
| 1992 | Little Games[1-CD set] | The Yardbirds | |
| 1992 | Little Games Sessions & More[2-CD set] | The Yardbirds | |
| 1992 | Michael Row The Boat Ashore, The Best of | The Highwaymen | |
| 1992 | Power Of Love | Hour Glass | Liberty/EMI |
| 1992 | Ride the Wild Surf / The Little Old Lady From Pasadena | Jan & Dean | Liberty/EMI |
| 1992 | Rock Is Dead but It Won't Lie Down: 24 Greatest Hits of All Time, Volume 2 | Various Artists | |
| 1992 | Snowbound / We Wish You a Merry Christmas | Ferrante & Teicher | United Artists/EMI |
| 1992 | The Best Of Freddie & The Dreamers The Definitive Collection | Freddie and the Dreamers | Tower/EMI |
| 1992 | The Best of James Bond: 30th Anniversary Collection[1-CD set] | Various Artists | EMI |
| 1992 | The Best of James Bond: 30th Anniversary Limited Edition[2-CD set] | Various Artists | EMI |
| 1992 | The Best Of The Capitol Masters - Selections From "The Legend And The Legacy" | Les Paul with Mary Ford | Capitol |
| 1992 | Ventures Play Telstar / Ventures in Space | The Ventures | Dolton/EMI |
| 1993 | All Time Great Movie Themes | Ferrante & Teicher | United Artists/EMI |
| 1993 | Best of Bob Lind: You Might Have Heard My Footsteps | Bob Lind | |
| 1993 | Best of Garnet Mimms: Cry Baby | Garnet Mimms | |
| 1993 | Best of Sweet | The Sweet | Capitol |
| 1993 | Capitol Collectors Series | The Five Keys | Capitol |
| 1993 | A Celtic Requiem | John Tavener | |
| 1993 | Changes / Rewind | Johnny Rivers | Imperial/EMI |
| 1993 | Come Softly to Me: The Very Best of the Fleetwoods | The Fleetwoods | Dolton/EMI |
| 1993 | Hippy Hippy Shake: The Definitive Collection | The Swinging Blue Jeans | |
| 1993 | Sands of Time / Wax Museum | Jay & the Americans | United Artists/EMI |
| 1993 | Singin' to My Baby / Never to Be Forgotten | Eddie Cochran | Liberty/EMI |
| 1993 | Spirit of New Orleans: The Genius of Dave Bartholomew[2-CD set] | Various Artists | |
| 1993 | The Whale | John Tavener | |
| 1994 | 30th Anniversary[3-CD set] | The Hollies | Imperial/EMI |
| 1994 | Best of Amos Milburn: Down the Road Apiece | Amos Milburn | |
| 1994 | Capitol Collectors Series | Ella Mae Morse | Capitol |
| 1994 | Capitol Collectors Series | The Honeys | Capitol |
| 1994 | Capitol Collectors Series | The Journeymen | Capitol |
| 1994 | Jumpin' with Joe: The Complete Aladdin & Imperial Recordings | Big Joe Turner | |
| 1994 | The Alladin Records Story[2-CD set] | Various Artists | |
| 1994 | The Minit Records Story[2-CD set] | Various Artists | |
| 1994 | Uncanned! The Best of Canned Heat[2-CD set] | Canned Heat | |
| 1994 | What The World Needs Now Is ... The Definitive Collection | Jackie DeShannon | Imperial/EMI |
| 1995 | The Capitol Years[4-CD set] | The Kingston Trio | Capitol |
| 1995 | Best of Gerry & The Pacemakers: The Definitive Collection | Gerry & The Pacemakers | |
| 1995 | Goldsinger - The Best Of | Shirley Bassey | United Artists/EMI |
| 1995 | King of the Blues[2-CD set] | Freddie King | |
| 1995 | research & transfer: Very Best of the Fortunes (1967 - 1972) | The Fortunes | |
| 1995 | Those Were the Days | Mary Hopkin | Apple |
| 1996 | All the Hits: From Surf City to Drag City[2-CD set] | Jan & Dean | Liberty/EMI |
| 1996 | Ass | Badfinger | Apple |
| 1996 | Best of Eddy Howard: The Mercury Years | Eddy Howard | |
| 1996 | Best of Georgia Gibbs: The Mercury Years | Georgia Gibbs | |
| 1996 | Best of Little Anthony & the Imperials | Little Anthony & the Imperials | |
| 1996 | Best of Ralph Marterie: The Mercury Years | Ralph Marterie | |
| 1996 | Best of The Crew Cuts: The Mercury Years | The Crew Cuts | |
| 1996 | Best of The Danleers: The Mercury Years | The Danleers | |
| 1996 | Best of The Del Vikings: The Mercury Years | The Del Vikings | |
| 1996 | Best of The Diamonds: The Mercury Years | The Diamonds | |
| 1996 | Best of The Gaylords: The Mercury Years | The Gaylords | |
| 1996 | Best of The Penguins: The Mercury Years | The Penguins | |
| 1996 | Best of Tony Martin: The Mercury Years | Tony Martin | |
| 1996 | Best of Vic Damone: The Mercury Years | Vic Damone | |
| 1996 | Dark Shadows: The 30th Anniversary Collection | ||
| 1996 | Growin' Up Too Fast: The Girl Group Anthology | Various Artists | |
| 1996 | Que Sea El | Vikki Carr | |
| 1996 | research & transfer: Rockin' With Ricky | Ricky Nelson | |
| 1996 | research & transfer: Very Best of David Rose | David Rose | |
| 1996 | Tele-Ventures: The Ventures Perform the Great TV Themes | The Ventures | |
| 1996 | That's Fats: A Tribute to Fats Domino | Various Artists | |
| 1996 | The Fat Man: 25 Classic Performances | Fats Domino | |
| 1996 | Time Is On My Side | Irma Thomas | |
| 1997 | Batmania: Songs Inspired by Batman TV Series | Various Artists | |
| 1998 | Best of the Chad Mitchell Trio: The Mercury Years | Chad Mitchell Trio | |
| 1998 | Don't Let the Rain Come Down: The Best of | The Serendipity Singers | |
| 1998 | Very Best of Red Bird & Blue Cat Records | Various Artists | |
| 1999 | Detroit Rock City Original Soundtrack | Various Artists | |
| 2000 | Best of the Capitol and the Aladdin Years[2-CD set] | The Five Keys | |
| 2000 | Legacy[4-CD set] | Ricky Nelson | |
| 2000 | The Very Best of | Chad & Jeremy | |
| 2001 | Best of the Crew Cuts | The Crew Cuts | |
| 2001 | Ricky Sings Again / Songs by Ricky | Ricky Nelson | |
| 2001 | Ultimate Peter & Gordon | Peter & Gordon | |
| 2002 | Best of Dennis Yost & the Classics IV | Classics IV | Taragon |
| 2005 | Good Morning Starshine: The Best of | Oliver | Taragon |
| 2005 | The Best Of The Capitol Masters: 90th Birthday Edition | Les Paul with Mary Ford | Capitol |
| 2007 | Live at the Santa Monica Auditorium | The Kingston Trio | RichKat Records |
| 2007 | Nick, Bob & John: The Final Concert | The Kingston Trio | RichKat Records |
| 2007 | Once Upon a Time | The Kingston Trio | RichKat Records |
| 2007 | The Lost 1967 Album: Rarities Vol. 1 | The Kingston Trio | RichKat Records |
| 2007 | Twice Upon a Time | The Kingston Trio | RichKat Records |
| 2008 | Turning Like Forever: Rarities, Vol. 2 | The Kingston Trio | RichKat Records |
| 2011 | The Girls From Petticoat Junction Complete Recordings | Real Gone | |
| 2012 | The Complete Blue Cat Recordings | The Ad Libs | Real Gone |
| 2012 | The Red Bird Girls Very First Time In True Stereo 1964-1966 | Various Artists | Real Gone |
| 2015 | The Best of Herman's Hermits: The 50th Anniversary Anthology[2-CD set] | Herman's Hermits | Bear Family |
| 2016 | The Lost Studio Sessions 1964-1982 | Gene Clark | Sierra |
| 2019 | Simple Gifts (The Lost Solo Sessions) | Bob Shane | Kingston Trio Music Publishing |
| 2020 | Old Forgotten Altars: The 1960s Demos | John Stewart | Omnivore Recordings / RichKat Records |
| Driftin' Blues: The Best of | Charles Brown | ||
| Electronic Sound | George Harrison | Apple Records | |
| Maybe Tomorrow | The Iveys | Apple Records | |
| Merry from Lena | Lena Horne | ||
| No Dice | Badfinger | Apple Records | |
| research: Pet Sounds | The Beach Boys | Capitol | |
| Straight Up | Badfinger | Apple Records | |
| The Radha Krsna Temple | Radha Krsna Temple | Apple Records | |
| Ventures' Christmas Album | The Ventures | ||
| Wonderwall Music | George Harrison | Apple Records |
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Who is Ron Furmanek?
Ron Furmanek is an American personal manager, producer, author, and director. He is known for his work in the field of music and film preservation, specializing in the restoration of soundtracks for classic films and television shows.
What is Ron Furmanek's background in music?
Ron Furmanek began his career in the music industry as a disc jockey and producer. He has worked with several record labels, including RCA Records, where he produced recordings for artists such as Elvis Presley and Harry Nilsson.
What is Ron Furmanek's background in film?
Ron Furmanek's involvement in film preservation began in the 1990s when he discovered a collection of rare television music recordings. Since then, he has dedicated his career to preserving and restoring the soundtracks of classic films and television shows.
What is Ron Furmanek best known for?
Ron Furmanek is best known for his work in preserving and restoring the soundtracks of classic films and television shows. He has also authored books on the subject and has been involved in various music and film projects.
What books has Ron Furmanek written?
Ron Furmanek has written several books related to music and film preservation. Some of his notable works include "The Encyclopedic Discography of Victor Recordings," "The Wizard of Oz: The Official 50th Anniversary Pictorial History," and "The Great British Films."
What is Ron Furmanek's role in the film industry?
Ron Furmanek's role in the film industry is primarily focused on the preservation and restoration of film soundtracks. He has worked on numerous projects to recover and enhance the audio quality of classic films and television shows.
Has Ron Furmanek received any awards for his work?
Yes, Ron Furmanek has received multiple awards for his contributions to music and film preservation. One of his notable achievements includes receiving a Grammy nomination for his work on the CD box set "The Dawn of Sound: How Movies Learned to Talk."
What is Ron Furmanek's involvement in the DVD industry?
Ron Furmanek has been involved in the DVD industry as a producer and director. He has worked on various DVD releases of classic films, often overseeing the restoration and enhancement of the audio and video.
What is Ron Furmanek's role as a personal manager?
Ron Furmanek also serves as a personal manager for several music artists. In this role, he helps guide their careers, negotiate contracts, and provide overall management and support.
Is Ron Furmanek still active in the music and film industry?
Yes, Ron Furmanek is still actively involved in the music and film industry. He continues to work on preservation projects, produce and direct DVDs, and provide personal management services for music artists.
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