Jac Holzman
PMP Network Presents
Jac Holzman, founder of Elektra Records, shares the story behind The Doors' hit song "Hello, I Love You." He recounts how the song was initially overlooked and later championed by his son, leading to its eventual success. Holzman details the process of convincing the band and producer to record it.
Jac Holzman
About Jac Holzman
Jac Holzman founded Elektra Records in 1950 and built it into one of the most influential independent labels in American music. He signed and developed artists including The Doors, Judy Collins, Carly Simon, Jackson Browne, Queen, Love, Tim Buckley, and The Stooges. He also founded Nonesuch Records and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011. He received the NARAS Grammy Trustees Award in 2008.
In this interview
- Recalls how his 10-year-old son Adam identified 'Hello, I Love You' as a hit.
- Describes convincing producer Paul Rothschild to record the song despite band resistance.
- Explains the song was on The Doors' original audition disc before being rediscovered.
- Notes he offered to cover session fees if the recording didn't work out.
“Adam thinks Hello, I Love You is a hit, and I think he may be right.”— Jac Holzman, in this interview
Since this interview
In April 2016, Holzman was appointed Senior Technology Advisor to Warner Music Group. In June 2018, he launched 'Cosmic Ringtones & Sonic Realms' featuring instrumental pieces by his son Adam Holzman.
