I was born in a little shack down in Mississippi.

I was raised on a lot of soul

When I hear James Brown

Her music is incredible. Her records are collectible. Her influence is undeniable. And yet one day,

she just decided to disappear. Betty Davis is one of the most mysterious characters

in the history of music.

And this week we explore her story, her work, and legacy with broadcaster, DJ, and music culturalist Oliver Wang,

one of the few people who was actually spoken to Betty Davis about her music in the last 30 years. It's a fascinating discussion about

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And with that, let's talk to Oliver Wang and learn more about Betty Davis,

one of the most fascinating musical artists in the last 50 years.

Do you listen to and collect vinyl records?

Well, you're in luck.

Welcome to The Vinyl Guide, the podcast made for record nerds like yourself.

Here's your host, the biggest record nerd of them all, Nate Goyer.

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