Greatest Interviews

Katrina from Katrina & The Waves talks about her new album "Hearts, Loves & Babys," including the songwriting process, the context of the songs in current society, making music videos, her poodle (who makes a guest appearance), and the songs that could have been the bigger hits instead of "Walking On Sunshine." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two interviews with John Oates. The first, from January of 2018, talks about his then-new solo album "Arkansas." The second, from August of 2020, talks about his live album "Live In Nashville" with The Good Road Band. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rik Emmett (formerly of Triumph) discusses his 11 solo catalog albums that were recently re-released via Round Hill Records: Ten Invitations, Swing Shift, Raw Quartet, Live At Berklee, Handiwork, Good Faith, Strung-Out Troubadours, Liberty Manifesto, Push & Pull, and Marco’s Secret Songbook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Hackett discusses aspects of his 2020 autobiography “A Genesis In My Bed.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sheila E. talks about being part of the "Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute To Prince" special (she was nominated for a 2020 Emmy for Outstanding Music Direction), as well as her new MasterClass series teaching drumming and percussion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two interviews with Fee Waybill, lead singer of The Tubes. The first interview is from July of 2020, talking about his 2020 solo album "Fee Waybill Rides Again," including his collaborating with Richard Marx, and a song-by-song breakdown of the album. The second interview is from March of 2019 about The Tubes' classic 1981 album "The Completion Backward Principle" (which the band was performing in...

B.J. Thomas talks about the 50th anniversary of “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head,” including the songwriting of Burt Bacharach & Hal David, the song’s legacy to him and pop culture, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John DeNicola talks about his own version of "Hungry Eyes" (in the top 30 of the national Adult Contemporary charts at the time of this interview). He also chats about the other song from "Dirty Dancing" that he co-wrote -- "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life)" -- writing with Franke Previte, writing with John Waite, and his first solo album -- "The Why Because" -- which came out in October, 2019. See...

John Lodge of The Moody Blues talks about his July, 2020, single "In These Crazy Times" (Isolation Mix), including how the song came about during the coronavirus lockdown, creating art in an isolated setting, recording vocals from his wife, what Moody Blues fans would like about the song, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cathy Richardson, lead singer of Jefferson Starship, talks about their new song "It's About Time" from their August, 2020 EP "Mother Of The Sun," including how Grace Slick helped create the song, the influence of Paul Kantner, connecting the social... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Franke Previte joins "Got Time For A Quick Story?" again to talk 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...

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two interviews done with Dennis DeYoung. First, from June of 2017, talking about his tour, the 40th anniversary of Styx's "The Grand Illusion," his songwriting, how he keeps his voice in shape, and working on new material. Second, from May of 2020, with a new album from that material, "26 East Vol. 1" -- he talks about that project, how the album was made, the Beatles, and more. See omnystudio.com...

Two interviews with Ken Mansfield. First, from January of 2019, about his book "The Roof: The Beatles’ Final Concert," from his time working at Apple Corps in London during the creation of what was to be the "Let It Be" album and being on the roof of 3 Savile Row during the legendary show. Second, from May of 2020, about the 50th anniversary of the release of "Let It Be." See omnystudio.com/listen...

Thom Gimbel of Foreigner talks about performing with the band, as well as chats about Mick Jones, the music of Foreigner, the "Urgent" sax solo, bringing on-stage local choirs during live shows, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A March, 2018, interview with Jeff Pilson of Foreigner about their 2018 release "Foreigner with the 21st Century Symphony Orchestra & Chorus" and performing with different types of musical ensembles, as well as the 2017 reunion with former members of Foreigner, Foreigner bass lines, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A May, 2016, interview with Lou Gramm about his solo show, live performance technology, keeping his voice in good shape, the recording industry, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gordon Lightfoot talks about his new album "Solo," including how the material was discovered, his guitar technique, his favorite guitar, and his dream collaborators. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Peterik talks about "Empty Arena" -- a song he composed in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and the postponements/cancellations of concerts and live music performances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Hues talks about his new solo album "Primitif," including the music on the album, influences on the work, the Canterbury sound, upcoming re-releases from Wang Chung, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anita Pointer of The Pointer Sisters talks about the new book she co-authored with her brother Fritz, "Fairytale: The Pointer Sisters Family History," as well as the new Pointer Sisters song "Feels Like June." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Clayton-Thomas talks about his March, 2020, album "Say Somethin'", writing songs about society, the gun violence situation in the United States, creating music in the studio, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sérgio Mendes talks about his new album "In The Key Of Joy" and the new documentary about his life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.