Murph talked with Pat Boone about his song “Can’t We Get Along” and more from Pat’s career:
Interviews
Franke Previte/”One World”
Franke Previte talks about his song “One World” being re-done in the wake both of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on artists, and the recent protests for justice. He describes the writing in first release of the song in 1989/90, why he brought it back with new musicians with a new message, how fellow musicians are handling the pandemic, and how one can help charities through this song.
Danny Kortchmar/The Immediate Family
Danny Kortchmar talks about The Immediate Family, a group of legendary musicians including Waddy Wachtel, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, and Steve Postell. He discusses the music on their project, working in the studio, the traits and favorite works of his members, and his session and production work.
Ronnie Platt/Kansas
Ronnie Platt, lead vocalist in Kansas, talks about the band’s 2020 album “The Absence Of Presence,” what the members bring to the band, the musical style of Kansas, and more. Watch the interview here:
Don McLean
John Murphy chatted with Don McLean, talking about his hometown of New Rochelle, NY (and its connection to the COVID-19 pandemic), a contemporary comparison to “American Pie,” the nuance in his songwriting, and more.
Russ Giguere/The Association
Russ Giguere of The Association talks about his new book “Along Comes The Association: Beyond Folk Rock And Three-Piece Suits.” He chats about their music, their harmonies, places they’ve performed, unreleased music from the band, and much more.
Dennis DeYoung/”26 East, Vol. 1″
Dennis DeYoung just released a new album, “26 East, Vol. 1“, and Luc chatted with him about the project, his songwriting influences, and much more.
Ken Mansfield/”Let It Be” 50th Anniversary
Ken Mansfield, author of several books including “The Roof: The Beatles’ Final Concert” (he worked at Apple Corps at the time of the concert and was on the roof with The Beatles during the rooftop concert) talks about the 50th anniversary of the release of “Let It Be.”
Don Most & Anson Williams
Murph chatted with Ralph Malph & Potsie from “Happy Days” — Don Most & Anson Williams — about their new YouTube show “Harvest Time“
Gordon Lightfoot/”Solo”
Gordon Lightfoot talks about his new album “Solo,” including how the material was discovered, his guitar technique, his favorite guitar, and being the first major act to perform at Pablo Center at The Confluence.
