Kurt Vile on Neil Young's Space Travel | WTF Podcast Episode #958

Marc Maron & Kurt Vile
WTF Podcast Episode #958, October 11, 2018

Kurt Vile was interviewed on Marc Maron's WTF Podcast Episode #958, October 11, 2018 and discussed Neil Young, as well as, Tom Scharpling, the blues, Randy Newman, and the fascinating topic of flat driveways.

They also talk about Kurt's unique upbringing with nine siblings in Philadelphia and the banjo that led to his development as a musician. In his early 20s, Kurt had a job driving a forklift and in his free time he was making home recordings, which eventually became the tracks on his first album. They also get into Kurt's time with The War on Drugs, his band The Violators and his various side projects.

Regarding Neil Young, Kurt Vile's admiration runs very deep as he shares tales of backstage encounters and other mishaps along the way.

Listen @ ~58:00 - WTF Podcast Episode #958, October 11, 2018

Kurt Vile and Neil Young
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Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile
Anthem, Washington, DC - November 7, 2017
Photo by thrashette

More on Kurt Vile and The Neil Young Solo That Changed Kurt Vile's Life.


Kurt Vile - "Loading Zones"

Also, listen to Neil Young on WTF w/ Marc Maron - Podcast Episode #717, June 20, 2016.

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Next Neil Young Album? "Songs for Judy" (aka Joel Bernstein Tapes)

John Hanlon's Notebook
via NYA Times-Contrarian

Might the next Neil Young album release be "Songs for Judy" (aka The Joel Bernstein Tapes)?

From John Hanlon's Notebook on NYA Times-Contrarian, Hanlon writes that Neil Young is preparing to release a new archival album titled "Songs For Judy". A double album, "Songs For Judy" will feature 23 songs from the acoustic sets of the 1976 "Crazy Horse" tour.

Hanlon describes engineering for the new album involving remastering tour photographer Joel Bernstein's recorded audio cassettes. Extensive details for high-quality vinyl pressing and high-resolution digital files are shared. Mastering has been completed by Bernie Grundman in Hollywood - based on the work of Young's longtime sound engineer Tim Mulligan, who had previously edited Joel Bernstein's tapes. Together with Engineer Chris Bellman, Hanlon works to preserve the rawness of the original audio and not digitally (artificially) enhance.

So why the title "Songs for Judy"? Well, Neil refers to actress and singer Judy Garland, while at the Austin, TX concert before the song "Too Far Gone". So was Judy "Too Far Gone" in 1976???


Joel Bernstein, NYA Archivist
More on The Joel Bernstein Tapes and The Making of The Neil Young Archives Volume #1.

For more on NYA Times-Contrarian posts see:

• Dear NYA: Why Isn't Ragged Glory Available on Vinyl?
• 34+ minute version of "Like A Hurricane" on NYA Movie Night @ Hearse Theater
• "Campaigner": Neil Young Archives Song of the Day
• Neil Young Calls Out Big Tech ... Yet Again
• Neil Young's Song Of The Day: "Heart of Gold" + 1971 Interview
• Neil Young Remembers "The Innocence": WORDS
• Dear Neil: New Feature "Letters To The Editor" on Neil Young Archives (NYA)
• Neil Young Archives: "Huge drop of unreleased tracks!"
• "Enjoy NYA - Still Free" Says Neil Young
• Membership to Neil Young Archives Opens June 1
• "Muddy Track": Movie Night on Neil Young Archives
• Song of the Day: New Feature on Neil Young Archives
• Neil Young Archives (NYA) Times-Contrarian Launches Debut Issue
• "FREE THE MUSIC": Update on Neil Young Archives (NYA) Times-Contrarian
• "Vinyl is KING" Says Neil Young
• Neil Young Returns To #1 On The Charts!
• Neil Young: Tech Giants Rip Off Artists

Dear NYA
NYA Times-Contrarian
photo by dhlovelife

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Bob Dylan & Neil Young - Concord, CA, Pavilion (7th June 1988)

Here is a rather historic recording of a widely circulated bootleg of Bob Dylan and Neil Young in 1988.

This was the first concert on what became known as The Never Ending Tour (NET) and Bob invited Neil to help him out at this critical time.



Neil Young plays guitar on tracks #1-6 and #10-13.

Concord, CA, Pavilion (7th June 1988) setlist

1. Subterranean Homesick Blues 00:00
2. Absolutely Sweet Marie 03:59
3. Masters Of War 09:21
4. You're A Big Girl Now 14:31
5. Gotta Serve Somebody 20:19
6. In The Garden 26:16
7. Man Of Constant Sorrow 32:07
8. Lakes Of Pontchartrain (trad.) 36:51
9. Boots Of Spanish Leather 41:34
10. Driftin' Too Far From Shore 45:41
11. Gates Of Eden 50:37
12. Like A Rolling Stone 55:53
13. Maggie's Farm 1:05:05

At one time, there was some dispute as to whether Neil Young actually appeared on the recording, as he only plays guitar. But listen closely @ ~20:05 where Bob introduces Neil.

From Sad Eyed Lady Of The Lowlands:

This is the very first concert of the Never Ending Tour and of the Interstate 88 Tour (Part 1, Summer Tour Of America). The tape comes from LB-252. It was first thought to be a complete stereo soundboard but in fact is a complete audience stereo recording.

1988 marked the beginning of a new era for Bob.

For those who don't know, after a long period of creative disarray, Bob Dylan went back on the road in June 1988 with a completely new band, with unknown players. It began with G. E. Smith on guitar (known for leading the band on SNL), Kenny Aaronson on bass and Christopher Parker on drums. For Bob, it was his last chance on the road... If it didn't work, he'll stop writing music and playing all together.

Bob and his Band started in state fairs and small clubs, long gone from the stadiums and arena rock that plagued Bob's talent and reputation, mostly unannounced. Bob didn't play the hits, changing the setlist as it goes, sometimes in the middle of the song, singing deep-cuts, covers, and old folk tunes. Every song was different one night from another.

After more than 30 years, the Never Ending Tour didn't stop and Bob is still on a creative high. All the stories began in Concord at the Pavilion. Bob launched his first tour, the Interstate 88 Tour, from the Never Ending Tour. Bob started with the very first live Subterranean Homesick Blues, sounding like a punk band. Bob goes on with many other firsts like Absolutely Sweet Mary, Lakes Of Pontchartrain, and Driftin' Too Far From Shore. Bob and his Band create a blistering experience thanks to G.E Smith and the talent of the amazing Neil Young, who helped Bob to regain his confidence during his first shows. It worked with wonders. This show is a milestone that everyone needs to hear at least once to understand how Bob came back after a decade in the desert.

I'm sure you will love it.

Thanks so much SELOTL! Great info.

Bob Dylan and Neil Young Interview: 1986
More on that tangled up in blue musical relationship of Bob Dylan and Neil Young.

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Dear NYA: Why Isn't Ragged Glory Available on Vinyl?

Dear NYA
NYA Times-Contrarian
photo by dhlovelife

In a new feature on NYA, Neil Young is now publishing "Letters To The Editor" -- and actually responding?!

"Letters To The Editor"

An assortment of topics in the current batch of that Neil personally replies to. Neil explains that missing analog master tapes of Ragged Glory and will be re-mastered by Engineer John Hanlon.

Other letter topics include NYA content and audio quality. Peter in Holland asked about the never played live "Deep Forbidden Lake". Neil wrote that he would play it at the next solo concert or maybe Promise Of The Real". He could also imagine "Over And Over Again" with the band.

Really great to see how Neil seriously takes fan input on NYA.

For more on NYA Times-Contrarian posts see:

• 34+ minute version of "Like A Hurricane" on NYA Movie Night @ Hearse Theater
• "Campaigner": Neil Young Archives Song of the Day
• Neil Young Calls Out Big Tech ... Yet Again
• Neil Young's Song Of The Day: "Heart of Gold" + 1971 Interview
• Neil Young Remembers "The Innocence": WORDS
• Dear Neil: New Feature "Letters To The Editor" on Neil Young Archives (NYA)
• Neil Young Archives: "Huge drop of unreleased tracks!"
• "Enjoy NYA - Still Free" Says Neil Young
• Membership to Neil Young Archives Opens June 1
• "Muddy Track": Movie Night on Neil Young Archives
• Song of the Day: New Feature on Neil Young Archives
• Neil Young Archives (NYA) Times-Contrarian Launches Debut Issue
• "FREE THE MUSIC": Update on Neil Young Archives (NYA) Times-Contrarian
• "Vinyl is KING" Says Neil Young
• Neil Young Returns To #1 On The Charts!
• Neil Young: Tech Giants Rip Off Artists

Neil Young Archives (NYA) Times-Contrarian - Song of the Day

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