All Songs Considered Bob Boilen's farewell show: Songs that say 'goodbye'
Oct 2, 2023
Bob Boilen's farewell show featuring Brian Eno, Sharon Van Etten, Jeff Tweedy, and Mitski. Nostalgic memories. Radiohead love. Power of lyrics. Meeting Brian Eno. Confusion of farewell. Future of the show. Enemies list and glazing the whiteboard. Reflection on endurance of all things.
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First Song Memory
- Robin Hilton tested Bob Boilen's memory on his final show.
- Boilen correctly recalled the first song played on All Songs Considered, Gustavo Santaolalla's "Gauchito".
Goodbye from Santaolalla
- For Boilen's final show, Hilton gathered goodbye messages from artists.
- The first was from Gustavo Santaolalla, who played "Adiós Muchachos" by Osvaldo Fresedo.
Hilton's Inspiration
- Hilton reminisced about hearing Boilen's first show and his nontraditional hosting style.
- This inspired Hilton to apply for a job at All Songs Considered.