The Great Creators with Guy Raz Jeff Tweedy: “I Loved It” When My Label Said Wilco Would Fail
Nov 21, 2023
Jeff Tweedy, iconic indie musician and songwriter, joins Guy Raz to discuss Uncle Tupelo's unexpected breakup, Wilco's classic album Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, and Tweedy's new book 'World Within A Song: Music That Changed My Life and Life That Changed My Music'. They also explore Tweedy's upbringing, his attraction to collaboration in music, and his desire to connect through music. They delve into the evolution of his work, creative differences within the band, and the significance of albums 'Summer Teeth' and 'Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'. Finally, they discuss Tweedy's creative process, challenging musical norms, addiction struggles, and the joy of disappearing in the creative process.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Early Career and Musical Influences of Jeff Tweedy
01:49 • 2min
Jeff Tweedy's Upbringing and Musical Influences
03:39 • 17min
The Attraction to Collaboration in Music
21:08 • 4min
The Desire to Connect through Music
25:37 • 5min
Exploring the Evolution of Music and Creative Differences
30:39 • 20min
Exploring the Albums 'Summer Teeth' and 'Yankee Hotel Fox trot'
50:27 • 2min
Exploring the Creative Process and Challenging Musical Norms
52:20 • 18min