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I.R.S. Records: Miles Copeland

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I went to A and M. I knew that I wouldn't be seen by the top guy, but I went to the guy the guy that finds the artists, you know. Right. So I went in and I said, Look. I have nothing to recommend this group. I've got no press. I've got no tour.

They've got no fans. I've got nothing. Except I've got a great record. And here's the deal I'm gonna make with you. It's free.

Just pay me the highest royalty A and M pays if it sells. If it doesn't sell No skin off your nose, no skin off my nose. The record's yours. Now let me play the record.

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