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Larry Mullins (Stooges, Swans, Nick Cave) discusses his love of the Stooges, playing with Iggy and the Asheton Brothers and shares how he and Mike Watt reworked several Stooges tracks for multiple Record Store Day releases, including a 40-minute version of "We Will Fall", available RSD-BF 2025.
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Larry Mullins discusses Stooges tribute project with Mike Watt, creating extended instrumental versions
Record Store Day release features 40-minute version of "We Will Fall" from the Stooges
Mike Watt initiated project after Steve Mackay's death as band tribute without vocals
Recording involves aggressive nine-minute live takes with bass representing lead vocal parts
Sessions happen in San Pedro with releases on seven-inch records that fade between sides
Songs like TV Eye, 1969, 1970, Fun House only available on limited seven-inch releases
Pandemic interrupted recording process, forcing creative remote collaboration between Berlin and San Pedro
"We Will Fall" chosen specifically because original had no drums, allowing remote recording
Brian Kehew mastered Rhino reissues, revealed original Stooges takes were 12-15 minutes long
John Cale edited and faded original lengthy jams into known three-minute song versions
Stooges wrote most songs at Chelsea Hotel night before recording first album sessions
Band originally performed as wild improvisational psychedelic jam band before structured songs
Recording process involved jamming songs for entire tape reel length, then editing down
Story reveals Steve Mackay's green saxophone matched his deteriorating health but sounded fantastic
Limited to 1,000 copies globally, pushing boundaries furthest of all their tribute releases
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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.