Very first visitor to the new ARC

In 1986, when the ARC began, the very first visitor was Brian Eno. He trekked up three flights to the loft at 110 Chambers Street to hear a record.  He said it was something he’d been looking for for many years. I have no idea how he found us. I didn’t ask. I think it was an album by Fontella Bass. Maybe. I put it on the turntable. Left the room. He listened. He left.

 May I present the first visitor to the new ARC in Ridgefield, CT.  No idea how he got in.  I didn’t ask. Along with two local policeman we created a pathway to freedom. No regrets.  No Egrets.  Made me think of this Summer LP.  

By the way.  Here’s a picture of our new permanent home. 

OK, back to the bird.  Checking our singles database we have 437 recordings with ‘bird’ in the titles of a song.  You know, like “Surfin’ Bird” and “Great Speckled Bird.”  There’s even 81 singles with an artist having “bird” in their name. Then again most are by “Edwin Birdsong.”  Then again what a great name!

Do note we’ve only cataloged 140,773 singles – less than half of the 7″ discs in our collection.  We look forward to the time when anyone can do such satisfying and somewhat goofy searches at the new ARC!