It didn't take long to convince Pinetop to record an album with his close friend and collaborator Willie "Big Eyes" Smith.

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He persuaded Deschanel to form a band with him and record an album.

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Juan De Marcos, the Cuban musician who persuaded all the elderly members of the Buena Vista Social Club to get together and record an album, remembered the singer as the reluctant star.

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The DJ signed with 50 Cent's record label and is coproducing an album with the rap mogul. (He's also partnered with 50 to put out a line of headphones and will DJ Britney Spears' wedding).

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