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Comedian, Actor, Author Craig Ferguson discusses his early punk days, making music and comedy records, avoiding David Bowie and many musical moments that influenced his path.
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Discussion begins about Craig's new vinyl release "I'm So Happy"
Craig has released most of his comedy specials on vinyl
His first album was vinyl in 1986 when that was standard
Vinyl became the poor cousin during the CD era
Craig's vinyl collection is currently boxed up after moving
Used red sleeves for expensive records when kids were young
First owned record: Monkees "Headquarters" from uncle James
First purchased: Brian Eno "Here Come the Warm Jets" 1976
Son experienced vinyl for first time with Mogwai album
Son said he felt "robbed" by digital music quality
Modern music feels overproduced and digitally assembled to Craig
Artists release music before it's properly developed or ready
His first concert: Blue Oyster Cult 1975 Nassau Coliseum
Still shops at record stores with tour manager Thomas
Prefers tactile experience over buying vinyl records online
Has couple of precious singles from his own bands
Missed lots of music during blackout drunk years 15-30
Now discovering missed artists like John Cale collaborations
Doesn't consider himself musician but thinks like one musically
Stand-up comedy has tempos, moods, feels like musical performance
Music and comedy both require audience participation for value
Paul Weller didn't want interview despite initial tour requests
Never invited David Bowie due to being too in awe
Never spent time with Iggy Pop except seeing performances
Drummed for Nico briefly when young and impaired
Last public drumming was disastrous Rock Bottom Remainders performance
Billy Connolly's vinyl albums were forbidden contraband as kid
Vinyl comedy creates different atmosphere than digital formats
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About The Vinyl Guide
If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.