Brill Building

1619 Broadway, New York, NY 10019, United States. (Open Map)
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Description

From its unassuming exterior, one would never guess that this building has had an immense impact on popular music throughout the Western world. By 1962, an impressive 160 music-related businesses were based in the building, offering services ranging from songwriting and management to record production and promotion. An amazing array of artists have taken advantage of this convenient and productive one-stop shop, including the likes of Carole King, Bob Dylan, and Joni Mitchell, who crafted songs and cut demos, hired musicians, and convinced producers to sign them up, all without ever leaving the building.