
Tales from the life of Al Kooper, from songwriter to playing organ for Bob Dylan to producing Lynyrd Skynyrd. Al tells about crossing paths with an amazing cast of characters in rock and beyond. Short podcasts, perfect for those 5-10 minutes time slots.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 217 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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We discuss the wonders of adding horns to rock, particularly in view of Al’s experience creating Blood Sweat and Tears. As often happens, Nilly the Dog adds a brief comment of her own. You can submit questions for Al at alkooper.com on the Kooperkast... more
We ponder an interesting stream-of-consciousness email from Steven, talk about our recent partner-in-podcast-crime, Jimmy Vivino, and we begin a longer conversation about working with horns. After each answer from Al, Nilly the Dog adds a brief comme... more
We answer listener questions about Al the hoopster, his parents big time involvement in the temple in Queens, Al going to Paul Simon’s bar mitzvah, and the origin of title of the Kapusta Albums is revealed… via Ernie Kovacs. After each answer from Al... more
In this episode we talk again – with a little different take – on the infamous Rolling Stone session where Al uncorked his legendary organ sound on Dylan. Then we talk a bit about the upcoming Dylan movie.
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I am have cool stories for days that I could tell you but I doubt many people have better ones than Al Kooper. What a life!
started when I saved enough money to buy my first stereo at age 15. Some of you may remember the cheapest way to get albums back then was to join the Columbia Music Club (12 albums for $2 as I recall). Anyway Al had just released Super Sessions with Mike Bloomfield and Steven Stills. It was one of my 12 albums and soon became my favorite. It was unlike anything I had ever heard before. Side A was very bluesy while Side B contained bluesy music with a country twang. But when I heard phase shifte... more
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This show features Al Kooper, an influential figure in the music industry, sharing captivating stories about his experiences from songwriting to performing with renowned artists like Bob Dylan and producing iconic bands such as Lynyrd Skynyrd. The discussions typically revolve around memorable encounters with legendary musicians, insights into music production, and personal anecdotes, making each episode rich with history and engaging narratives. With a focus on rock music, the content appeals to fans eager to learn more about the behind-the-scenes experiences of a well-respected figure in the industry.
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