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That is kind of how the music business worked back then. Less so now, but it is certainly still a part of the entertainment biz.

So give Sivers credit for recognizing that and acting, both out of goodwill and self-interest. He demonstrated an understanding of how the music business works over and over again in later years. Thankfully, he also understood what consumers wanted and was able to mesh those two needs to some extent.




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