The Complete History of Legendary Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood, CA

After 62 years as the most iconic independent recording studio, owner Paul Camarata sits down with Drew Dempsey of DFD productions to discuss all the history inside these walls! Beginning with its inception by father Salvador "Tutti" Camarata tracking & composing exclusively for Walt Disney, to beginning in the early 1960's as a rock n' roll house with The Beach Boys Pet Sounds, rock legends The Doors recording 4 groundbreaking albums as well as the story of the night Jim Morrison broke into the studio and vandalized it. The bands that would follow would be Led Zeppelin working on 2 and 4 here, Janis Joplin, Buffalo Springfield, Joni Mitchell, The Rolling Stones, Van Halen recording 5 albums, Toto, Smashing Pumpkins, The Black Keys, Elliot Smith, Mark Ronson, Red Hot Chili Peppers and who could forget Prince's 10 yr non stop run of recording & so much much more!!! It all happened here! Thanks for watching.
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As a music geek of 48 years old this is the stuff I live for!!!

[@faithinwonderland6589]

I’m a 45 year old Music Geek too!!! This is Amazing! 🎶

[@angryshoebox]

2:06 Yep, "When you hear the chimes, turn the page." I remember those records from when I was a kid.

[@janebeatty9472]

OMG...I forgot all about the chimes!! My childhood just came flashing back.

[@mattkaustickomments]

I had the Jungle Book read-a-long record. I had never seen the movie (this was before video rentals but years after the initial movie release ). But I LOVED that record and book. So I was totally stoked when they brought it back to the theater in the late 70’s.

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😳 y’all I forgot all about these! I had Jungle Book too! How different things are in 2021! But I know the excitement I got from that book my daughters miss on their IPads.Kinda opened my eyes

[@ArloTarr]

Love the Sunset Sound Plug-In! Thanks for making this video. The stories are priceless

[@lawrencerasmus]

I'm 71 and at 17 I played all over in hollywood and our managers got us recording time there around 1968 , we recorded 2 songs and a old friend still has the 45 ,I have a digital copy

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[@lawrencerasmus]

I emailed the mp3 , man it was raw, back on 1 inch tape plus not much playing experience , back when nobody was that good

[@StevenMikel1]

I've watched this video a couple of times, I'd love a book about Sunset Sound. The first 5 Van Halen records were a huge part of my musical journey. The sound of studio 1 and 2 are kind of imprinted on my brain.

[@TheBigwheels11]

Steve Lukather talks about his days here. Many sessions, some with Jeff Porcaro and other Toto members. So glad Paul mentioned them as the ones who stood out. Studio guys who became great in the industry

[@losyesterdays]

Amazing doc. Mil Gracias!!! I've recorded at both Sunset Sound and Sound Factory, Blessed!!!

[@shawnbell6392]

This is so interesting. You are part of our history and our musical treasures.

[@caramelapple4493]

Great Interview!! New the studio was famous but it’s simply incredible the amount of amazing music that came out of this studio!! Just bought a shirt!

[@najinelson6742]

I really love your video a lot. Great interview with an interesting look upon Sunset Sound's history

[@michaelreilly7635]

LOVE< to hear the stories, Tutti is amazing

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This deserves so many more views.

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[@stupendousmusic4190]

Excellent interview! I had the great fortune of being given an impromptu tour of Sunset Sound by Carl, when I was on my way to LAX to go to New York. It seems that there is a vibe of everyone bring really nice at this shrine of the music industry.

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Love this!❤❤❤❤

[@seanclancy918]

Hey Paul! You Look Great! Amazing Interview Guys!

[@ryanmcinnis8190]

These a really fun, guys. Keep 'em coming! So appreciate having Paul share all this. Thanks, Paul.

[@DWH072]

I would love to see Paul give a tour of the studio and show where things used to be and how things were set up.

[@1rwjwith]

Incredible interview...legendary studio and I believe it was around the corner from what use to be the " Cat and Fiddle " pub in the 80's & 90's on Sunset blvd . I grew up on so many of the records made there , even some of the Disney records and then the Doors and the rest of Rock history.Thanks!

[@janebeatty9472]

GREAT interview! Keep em’ comin’.

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[@michaeld7281]

Thank you so much for this...priceless.

[@sunsetsoundrecorders]

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[@99percentirish64]

Thank you for this! Absolutely incredible. So much history happened at Sunset Sound.

[@MoneyCrespin]

Great video! Love the history!

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What a story! Amazing interview! 👍

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Extremely interesting. Thanks for putting this out.

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Good stuff, guys. Would've really enjoyed seeing a walkthrough as well! :)

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[@m00ndawg]

Did anybody cry when Jackson Browne came in and started banging out Late For The Sky? Name names please. 😄 Listening to Bob Welch's Sentimental Lady when it was finished had to be a magical moment too.

[@Haze763]

This is down right fascinating!!!! Inspiring me to get my small 8 track bedroom studio up and running. Such a great interview.

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[@lucabiolzi1767]

Oh my God, how come I missed this video until now? I loved it, I could have listen to this chat for the next 3 hours no problem! 🤩💯👍🏻 This studio means so much to so many of us! 💖 There's just a small thing I was a bit disappointed though... when Paul was asked about the '90s, I thought he was going to mention Nirvana for sure! I know that Nevermind is well documented in Dave Growl's "Sound City" movie, but I wish he had shared some of his memories about it. Nonetheless, beautiful and very entertaining interview! Thank you so much for it!

[@ULTRAMUNXisms]

Nevermind was recorded at Sound City, not Sunset Sound. (totally different place)

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@@ULTRAMUNXisms Oh my god... you're so right! What was I thinking?? I got totally mistaken, shame on me! 🙏🏻

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Dave Grohl.

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I had forgotten all about Sterling Holloway. That voice he had...

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[@sushirollusa]

Excellent interview, music made in studios have a feel , that is timeless, when you go to a studio and work in atmosphere of history its an adventure. Nothing like having a group of musicians or a band locking into a groove , its something that is magical. Just the full current of electricity going to a console and if you can use tape is real art ,along with the acoustics in these legendary rooms .. love the passion you have in keeping Sunset Sound open . More young bands should go to studios instead of being one of the millions with a DAW and wanting a short cut to making music . Bring your hard drive from your home session and mix on a console and try out the echo chambers, you'll be glad you did one day ...

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[@m00ndawg]

If Sunset Sound goes out of biz in the future the building would make an amazing museum. Huge tourist attraction! You guys have prob already thought of this tho...

[@bob-rogers]

When I was a kid we had some of those Disney records. I haven't heard them for ages, but I can still "hear" parts of them in my head.

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[@jasonhall6064]

This channel is phenomenal. As a serious musician, I’d love to visit this studio sometime. These guys are just great.

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[@DVincentW]

Serious as in heavy achievement, or you write somber un funny music?

[@jasoncharles9481]

I live in Connecticut but I’m fascinated with this place. My dream job would be to work there!

[@santana898989]

Thank you.

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[@leoquesto9183]

These a really fun, guys. Keep 'em coming! So appreciate having Paul share all this. Thanks, Paul.

[@ryanmcinnis8190]

Disney History!!! Wasn't expecting THAT! Very cool.

[@nathanwalsh3028]

One last thought. Artists like Carli B get over a million hits and will not be remembered in 5 years but yet this place is the history of music of the past 50 years and has 13 comments. I'm 2 of them. That's what's wrong with music today, people have no understanding of the history and nor do they care.

[@sunsetsoundrecorders]

Exactly .

[@m00ndawg]

I agree abt (some) people having no understanding nor care about history, or its deets but i respectfully disagree abt Cardi B. As repulsive as i find her genre to be she'll still be some (simple) adults childhood memory. Never forget that today is those simpletons "good ole days". But also the key to staying young is evolving with music. Try not to think "instead of", think "in addition to". The evolution of music, sound, is like a train always moving forward. Never get off the train. To remain onboard, is to remain forever young.

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[@3bwana]

I used to live a block away from the studio on Leland Way and Las Palmas in the late 80’s

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[@petercastle4381]

Hi Sunset, will you be publishing the Complete Recording Sessions of Prince at SunSet Studios like the Beatles books?

[@stephenfegely]

TY

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[@wendywright5486]

Amazing to hear this history on the platform responsible for adding kindling to the burning of the library of Alexandria of our time, please get these on lbry b4 gootube decides we can't hear where music was made! Just listening to everything that's been recorded here I realized basically your family has brought entertainment to my family in some form another throughout generations !!

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[@rjlong89]

Im gonna make a record there one day

[@jerryramsey8697]

Darrell Johnson was a cuz of mine.. he worked there

[@michaelorr9253]

Sterling Holloway was the original voice of Winnie the Poo

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[@e.a.l5960]

Jim Morrison was a NUT!!

[@msbadkittie]

these videos are so great. wish someone would do a documentary on the history of Sunset Sound. EDIT: just got to the end where Paul talks about the problem with doing a documentary. lack of photos or film. dang! that’s a shame. oh well. fingers crossed it still might be possible one of these days 🙏🏻

[@Bluelagoonstudios]

And all the free music intruded the sales of CDs, thank god, they didn't quit to sale them, I'm a purify nerd about music, I'm a lucky guy, as a mixer that multitracks comes in via internet, and when I did the mix, straight to the mastering engineer. But there is one thing you have to keep in mind, quality, you won't find quality on itunes or any other streaming service. I have trained ears and I can get so the compressed and RAW recordings apart. My mentor always pointed to Sunset Studios, and if I had the money, I sure would bring a visit. But from Belgium it's an expensive trip. Good, there is youtube. Take care all.

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Those are some nice hoodies at the online store on the website.

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[@iain79]

Would loved to have been a fly on the wall when The Doors recorded the doors and strange days at sunset sound, was it true that jim morrison hosed down the studio after recording light my fire tripping out on acid and one of his boots was stuck in the fence at the recording studio when he left and jac holzman paid for the damage?

[@rdubb77]

Roger Linn 41:41

Can you please explain why you say, "Tracking" instead of recording?

[@kurtsnyder9000]

I will never forget when Bette Midler rubbed her feet very close by my side , on August 5th 1980 at sunset sound Studios...

[@lyonlyke]

If you have a song idea And you wanna lay it down Then come on over to... Sunset Sound If you need a studio Where the hits abound Then head on over to... Sunset Sound We got the best Engineers We've been making hits for years Bring your music - we'll produce it We are Sunset Sound We are Sunset Sound We got the best gear in town We are Sunset Sound You'll love what we can do We are Sunset Sound Take our number down We are Sunset Sound We want to hear from you If you need a demo done With no time to mess around Then come on over to... Sunset Sound If you want your new album To become world reknown Then head on over to... Sunset Sound We're gonna make it happen Metal heads or rappin Bring your band in - let's get jammin We are Sunset Sound

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Will you be doing any giveaways for the Purple Rain T-shirts or hoodies, would be nice....

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[@relicreapers571]

I have a question, did the band Spirit record at Sunset?

[@sunsetsoundrecorders]

You bet your ace they did!!! 🔥🤘

[@relicreapers571]

@@sunsetsoundrecorders amazing, I often wondered if them and Zep ever crossed paths. Love these stories.

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Roger Linn

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What did your father record for British and US security services ? ...G...

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90s end of disco? Lol

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Happy to hear Nepotism is alive & well!

[@sunsetsoundrecorders]

How so?

[@m00ndawg]

Tiny d energy on full display here

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Third time here, I come here to dream , noice. Oh so that's what really happened. Lol I ignored musical journalism as a kid for good reason, so much fluff and bs. As a writer now I'm fascinated with the ugly mess creating beautiful requires. Ta

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Great Interview!! New the studio was famous but it’s simply incredible the amount of amazing music that came out of this studio!! Just bought a shirt!

[@ryanmcinnis8190]

As a music geek of 48 years old this is the stuff I live for!!!