Ep552: The Gospel According to Swamp Dogg
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Jerry "Swamp Dogg" Williams Jr discusses his new album and reflects on his extensive music career and personal beliefs about life and death.
Jerry "Swamp Dogg" Williams Jr opens up about his new album " Contemplates the Afterlife ," reflecting on death, faith, and a 70-year career that's produced over 2,000 songs. Extended and h igh resolution podcast at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Topics Include: New album, Swamp Dogg Contemplates the Afterlife , drops on S-Curve Swamp Dogg shares wild theories on what happens after death He opens up about faith, doubt, and fear of dying Reveals he's written over 2,000 songs across 31 albums His very first record came out way back in 1954 Stories of opening for Sam Cooke and Larry Williams Names the R&B legends who shaped his sound early on Louis Jordan's band once crashed at his childhood home Tells the story of the worst gig of his life A gorilla costume gets stabbed onstage — true story Joining a traveling sideshow for five dollars a night Discusses which Swamp Dogg records collectors hunt hardest today Bob Dylan secretly covered one of his songs years ago Bonds with the host over their shared Australia connection Reveals his wild Beatles-cover novelty record made in Australia Explains how the record business vanished almost overnight Teases new Trinidad soca album and Black…
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