WTF with Marc Maron Podcast Episode 1468 - Bernie Taupin
Sep 7, 2023
Bernie Taupin, songwriter responsible for beloved songs, talks about his partnership with Elton John, friendship with Alice Cooper, influence of The Band, and the timelessness of his music. They also delve into discussions about Western movies, influential impact of American music, discipline in songwriting, meeting Graham Greene, and the editing of Taupin's book.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Frustrations of Dealing with the Ukrainian Fridge Guy
05:16 • 4min
Conversations about Cost, Scheduling, and an Upcoming Interview
09:07 • 5min
Watching a Movie and Questioning Memory
13:43 • 22min
Discussion on Western Movies
35:50 • 2min
The Influential Impact of American Music
37:27 • 21min
Discipline, Work Ethic, and Songwriting
57:59 • 2min
Meeting Graham Greene
59:48 • 11min
The Timelessness of Elton John's Music
01:10:27 • 18min
Book Editing, Cultural Differences, and Podcast Advertisement
01:28:51 • 5min