Award-winning singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash reflects on her music career, childhood memories, and navigating fame in the music industry. Discussions include her creative process, personal growth, and overcoming challenges in the industry.
Rosanne Cash shifted her songwriting style to broader topics and deeper themes.
Health challenges like losing her voice influenced Rosanne Cash's music career.
Personal catastrophes can fuel artistic creation and emotional expression.
Deep dives
The Evolution of Songwriting
Rosanne Cash describes the evolution of her songwriting style, mentioning that she has moved away from using nature metaphors and being navel-gazing in her lyrics. She expresses a shift towards writing about broader subject matters and tackling difficult topics, showcasing a deeper relationship with her work.
Overcoming Health Challenges
Having faced challenges such as losing her voice due to polyps and undergoing brain surgery, Rosanne Cash discusses managing a life without singing and the impact these health issues had on her music career. She describes the importance of maintaining optimism during health struggles.
Mastering Personal Catastrophes into Art
Rosanne Cash reflects on how personal catastrophes can lead to artistic creation, highlighting the transformative power of difficult experiences. She embraces art as a means of processing and expressing emotions during challenging times.
30th Anniversary Remastering of 'The Wheel'
Rosanne Cash delves into the emotional experience of revisiting her album 'The Wheel' after 30 years, reflecting on the significance of owning her master recording. She discusses the decision to remaster and re-release the album, including a live recording from 1999, marking a poignant moment in her music career.
Rosanne Cash's Artistic Journey
An exploration of Rosanne Cash's artistic path, ranging from her initial aspiration to be a writer to transitioning into a songwriter and performer. She shares her journey of commitment to her craft and the evolution of her ambition towards creating music that resonates deeply with her listeners.
For decades, Rosanne Cash has soared through the ranks of music with her powerhouse poetic skills and wistful reflections on her past. She has released 15 albums, won four Grammys, and authored four books, including a best-selling memoir. She joins to talk about her life and legendary career as a singer, songwriter, and author.