PLAYBOY RECORDS: With Legendary Country Star MICKEY GILLEY

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From Playboy Records to Urban Cowboy: Mickey Gilley's Legendary Journey

Get ready to dive into the captivating story of Mickey Gilley—country legend, Playboy Records star, and part of an era that defined American music. In this episode, Mickey shares the real story behind his rise, the wild ride of Playboy's music venture, and how a small Texas club turned into a cultural phenomenon. If you love stories of grit, legendary tunes, and legendary figures, this is your front-row seat.

Explore the fascinating history of Playboy Records, its impact on music and culture, and hear firsthand stories from Mickey Gilley about his career and connection to the label. Discover how Hugh Hefner's vision extended into music and the legacy it left behind.

Sound bites:
"Playboy had a music division in the early 70s."
"Meeting Hefner at the mansion was a memorable moment."
"Gilley had 17 number one records, mostly with Playboy.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Playboy Records
02:35 The Vision Behind Playboy Records
05:32 Challenges Faced by Playboy Records
08:13 Mickey Gilley's Journey with Playboy Records
13:33 Mickey Gilley's Success and Legacy
22:51 Reflections on Hugh Hefner and Playboy's Cultural Impact
 
Gilleys Store: https://gilleys.com/

Hugh Hefner Official Website - https://www.hughhefner.com/
Mickey Gilley Official Website - https://mickeygilley.com/
Urban Cowboy Movie - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075179/
Playboy Records on Discogs - https://www.discogs.com/label/12345-Playboy-Records
Barbie Benton on Twitter - https://twitter.com/BarbieBenton
Official Website - https://mickeygilley.com/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/mickeygilley

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