RIP William Orbit, the Producer Behind Ray of Light
On a bonus episode of Sound Opinions, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot reflect on the legacy of producer William Orbit, who recently passed away at 69. They spotlight his transformative work on Madonna’s 1998 album Ray of Light, which redefined her career and exemplified artistic cohe
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