Reborn in America

Chapter 27: Radio Broadcasting

While Alex was busy with the transistor business, Rudy was contacting his radio friends everywhere.

After all, the production of the Carpenter Brothers’ first record was too hasty. If it weren’t for the novelty of the music, no one would listen to their record.

However, when making the record, Alex used his ability to make the quality of this record not too bad, at least not like an amateur. Compared with those professional, it is not excellent at best.

Rudy called them quickly and said that there was no problem on the radio. At the same time, he asked questions that he was concerned about, but Bart's answer was still under study.

The fact is that, after Bart got home, he immediately found a lawyer to help him see it. According to the lawyer's analysis, they know that this record company called "Teana" has been established for 30 years, and has changed hands several times and changed several names. It used to be a very well-known large company, but in the hands of various bosses, it was poorly managed and heavily in debt.

Because the company has accumulated a lot of high-quality resources in the past and has a lot of music copyrights, banks have always been willing to borrow money. Unexpectedly, the last boss had a business deficit and misappropriated a lot of funds, causing the record company's capital chain to break and causing loss of personnel. Even if the boss made up the embezzled money later, there was no way to save the situation.

The more money I owe, the more interest I owe. Sadly Rudy was used to top the tank, and the company's situation was getting worse. Now Rudy wants to use Bart and the others to top the tank again, hoping that he can get out.

"The company's existing copyrights can indeed be sold for 1.2 million US dollars, and if the negotiations are better, they can even be sold for 1.5 million US dollars. If there is sufficient capital injection, I suggest retaining these copyrights. Their value is more than that. a little."

The lawyer said so. He learned about it through a few friends in the industry and discovered that it takes a long time to develop its full value.

"So when is the company's debt maturity?" Alex asked.

"It will be paid in five years. However, this company has been in arrears of interest for more than a year. If the arrears of interest is not paid this month, I am afraid it will be forced into bankruptcy." The lawyer explained.

Bart shook his head and said, "Who dares to take over $100,000 in interest and two million in debt!"

The lawyer nodded and said: "Yes, so now many interested companies are waiting for it to go bankrupt, and only then will they take over its legacy assets."

Alex thought for a while and said, "You mean, this company is not worth $2 million?"

The lawyer shook his head and said, "If you only talk about realizable assets, it is really not worth the price. However, they have long-term cooperative relationships with major sellers and have contract protection. This is something no one can change. Sales. The situation is very good. There are still a lot of records on sale now. If you count these, I am afraid you can’t have it right away after spending 10 million dollars."

They all agree very much on this point. The market is not something that can be made with money. Sometimes it takes a lot of time and interpersonal relationships to manage carefully.

After Bart listened, he nodded, but he still didn't say anything to promise. In the end, they still did not reply to Rudy, nor did they refuse.

Time passed in the blink of an eye. On Angel's birthday, Bart returned home early.

The table was full of sumptuous dinners, a steak per person, salads dipped in butter, and delicious bread.

Seeing that Bart's appetite greatly increased, after praying before the meal, the food was swept away in two strokes.

Angel finished the tableware and leftover food, and served dessert after dinner. The dessert this time is a birthday cake that Bart specially ordered in the pastry shop. It was made and delivered today, and it was very fresh.

As usual, after Bart and the others sang the birthday song, Angel made a wish to blow the candles.

Angel cut the cake, and after each got a piece, Richard and Alex glanced at each other, and then they stood up.

"Mom, we have prepared a show for you!" Richard said.

"Please enjoy the song we sing to you!" Alex had already proofread the radio channel, and he adjusted the volume to maximum.

Angel looked at them in surprise and said, "What show did you prepare for me? Don't be so mysterious, tell me."

"Shhh! Don't talk, listen!"

At this time, a voice came from the radio and said: "Good evening, everyone. I have a very nice song here. It is said that two children made a special record for their mother. Today is their mother's birthday."

"Ah!" Angel was taken aback. She didn't expect her sons to record songs and put them on the radio. In this way, wouldn't many people hear the songs they sang to themselves?

"This is a nice song. I strongly recommend that everyone come over in that chair first, sit down and enjoy it quietly."

Having said that, the announcer paused, and then continued: "I really envy their mother, who has such a smart and sensible child. These two children are Alex and Richard, two brothers, and they are not yet By the age of 10! Well, please enjoy the song "Song for Mom", dedicated by the Carpenter brothers to their mother Angel!"

While singing on the radio, Angel was just taken aback at first, and when she understood what was going on, she couldn't help but warm up. She held her two sons tightly in her arms and said in a low voice, "Thank you, thank you!"

Alex was also taken aback. He originally thought he would play the song "that’sallright", but he didn't expect the radio dj to play the song "Song for Mom". But this is fine, after all, it is a gift for mother’s birthday, this song is more suitable. If you switch to another song, maybe Angel is not happy after listening.

Angel is a conservative person, she has high expectations of her children, so she is usually very strict with them. In Carpenter's house, it is good to follow the rules, and everything must follow the arrangements of the parents.

Just think of Karen Carpenter in history. In her life, she never touched any alcohol and never drank a stronger drink than iced black tea. Except when embroidering, she didn't touch any needles, let alone a syringe for d**g administration.

This was incredible in the 1960s and 1970s. The young people of that era pursued spiritual and physical liberation and liked to do many crazy things. This era is the craziest era, but also the most open era.

In the chorus of the Carpenter brothers, everyone was moved unparalleled. Even Alex, who has lived for two lifetimes, is so moved that he forgets where he is. At this moment, he is truly integrated into this family, this country, and this era.

Even the little sister Karen who was sitting in the cradle yelled happily. Maybe it's singing to the music on the radio.

"Okay! This is a birthday gift from the Carpenter brothers to mother. Here, I also wish this happy mother: Happy birthday!" The radio dj said after the song ended, and he continued without stopping. : "The Carpenter brothers also burned another song. This is a cover song. Please enjoy "That'sallright"!"

"Pop!" Alex heard it and quickly turned off the radio.

"Hey, happy birthday to you, mother!" Alex said loudly to Angel.

"Wait, isn't there another song?" Bart was puzzled, and he turned on the radio.

Alex sang "that’sallright" on the radio. He interprets the original song in different styles. It is refreshing after listening to it. It is very rough and sexy, and has a strong sense of rhythm.

"This...what kind of song is this!" When Angel heard this kind of black jazz-like song, a shadow swept across his face.

Angel is not a racist, and some of her friends are also people of color, especially among Bart's colleagues, blacks make up a large part. However, the United States in this era is pursuing a policy of a*******d, and whites and blacks cannot be mixed together. Otherwise, they will be discriminated against by other white people, and may even reach a level of hostility.

"This is a cover song I sang, it's very nice!" Alex said triumphantly.

After all, Alex came from the future and didn't know much about this situation. He hasn't realized that if he dares to challenge the social order, society will tear him to pieces. This is a white society, and order is customized by white people. To change this situation, there must be no hope until after the 1960s.

Angel listened carefully for a while, and couldn't help being moved by the song. Most of the songs of this era are jazz or country music. They are black and white songs, and few people have both.

She thought about it, and then reminded: "Alex, you have to sing more children's songs in the future. This kind of song will wait for you to sing when you grow up!"

Alex nodded indifferently. He really didn't think about the development of rock music in the past. In contrast, the music geniuses of this era are eager to change, looking for a new kind of music to express their views on the world.

Elvis Elvis is indeed a musical genius. He was keenly aware of the new direction of music development in the era of the gradual decline of the blues era. The most important thing is that he is good at taking other people's songs and re-interpreting them in his own style. This opens a new chapter in music history and brings people into the rock age.

Today, the song that started this era has been used by Alex first. He and Richard's singing voice is no worse than Elvis Presley, and more importantly, they have an age advantage. If they also embark on the road of rock and roll, they might be able to steal Elvis' limelight.

As for whether Elvis in this time and space can finally become a rock star, that is not something that Alex needs to consider. As the saying goes, take the way of others and let others have nowhere to go!

On this evening, the singing of Alex and Richard was sent to thousands of households, and many people listened to their songs. Suddenly, they became the focus of discussion. They seemed to ignite the gunpowder buried in the ground, and immediately detonated people's enthusiasm.

Many radio stations tried every means to get this record to play, which was beyond Rudy's expectation. At the beginning, he just sent this record to a radio station near Chicago. As for other radio stations, he didn't say hello.

well, that’sallrightnowmama

that’sallrightforyou

that’sallrightnowmama

justanywayyoudo

well, that’sallright(that’sallright

that’sallright(that’sallrightwell, that’sallrightnowmama

...

"That’sallright" sung by Alex was heard on the radio, and people who had never heard this type of song were attracted. They stopped their work and listened carefully. To Bart and Angel's surprise, many listeners especially liked this special song, especially among young people, who were crazy about it.