Exploring the Legacy of Brian Wilson with David Leaf

Exploring the Legacy of Brian Wilson with David Leaf

In today's episode of Set Lusting Bruce, Jesse Jackson steps away from the usual Bruce Springsteen talk to dive into the life and legacy of Brian Wilson. Joined by special guest David Leaf, the conversation covers David's journey from being an obsessed college student to becoming close friends with Brian Wilson, and his pivotal role in the resurgence of Wilson's 'Smile' album. They discuss the impact of Wilson's music, his personal struggles, and his incredible influence on the music world. The episode also highlights the emotional intensity of Brian Wilson's performances and the deeply personal stories behind his music. Tune in for an enriching discussion honoring the late music legend. Amazon US: amzn.to/4fI5kmg Amazon UK: amzn.to/49czwn1 https://www.leafprod.com/ 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:34 Discussing Bruce Springsteen's Recent Tour 03:14 David Leaf's Journey with Brian Wilson 06:03 The Impact of Brian Wilson's Music 10:34 Producing a Tribute Concert for Brian Wilson 17:33 Creating the Documentary 'Beautiful Dreamer' 21:49 Brian Wilson's Triumph with 'Smile' 25:50 Promoting the Book on Brian Wilson 26:59 The Importance of Documenting History 28:21 Challenges with Beach Boys Interviews 29:31 Brian Wilson's Spiritual Connection to Music 31:06 Brian Wilson's Public and Private Personas 32:29 Reflections on Brian Wilson's Final Works 34:40 Brian Wilson's Legacy and Influence 40:10 Coping with Brian Wilson's Passing 42:00 Memories and Tributes to Brian Wilson 45:53 Brian Wilson's Kindness and Character 51:13 Final Thoughts and Farewell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Richard Harrison - Attorney, Dad and Music Fan!

Richard Harrison - Attorney, Dad and Music Fan!

Richard A Harrison @RAharrisonPA joined me to share his Springsteen journey, from discovering Born to Run, to seeing Bruce multiple times up to and including a couple shows on the current tour. We discuss a proud Dad moment when his daughter pointed out Bruce Springsteen to him and we both share our sorrow about losing Jimmy Buffett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Okt 202351min

Pesach Sommer - Rabbi, Teacher, Husband, Father

Pesach Sommer - Rabbi, Teacher, Husband, Father

Pesach Sommer joins me on the podcast to discuss his Springsteen fandom. We get into his journey to becoming a Rabbi and his passion for teaching especially Children. He shared how his brother was a big influence on him and helped him to discover Bruce. We also take some time to discuss the current situation in Israel and how both of our hearts are broken about the pain and suffering being experienced and our disdain for all the blind hatred being show by a radical group of terrorists. Both Pesach and I felt that the conversation was cathartic and entertaining. My hope is you will feel the same.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Okt 202356min

Claire Sanderson - newbie fan!

Claire Sanderson - newbie fan!

Former guest and dedicated listener Ian Braisby suggested that Claire would be a great guest for the podcast and he was correct! I hope you enjoy this Springsteen's newbie story! We also talk about her musical journey playing stringed instruments and her love of classical music. Facebook group: Claire's Mixtape www.facebook.com/groups/clairesmixtape/ for discussion about all kinds of music, music memes, questions, etc. YouTube Channel: Claire's Mixtape - YouTube aiming to make classical music accessible X/Twitter: @Claire_E_S   Threads: @claire.e.sanderson Instagram: @claire.e.sanderson  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Okt 202344min

Jo Fontana - Genre Fluid Author

Jo Fontana - Genre Fluid Author

Jo Fontana joins me from Denver, Colorado and I was very jealous of her cooler weather. We discuss her early influences and the origin story of her series of books about Turtle Monkey. Her new novel, Gods of the Bay, is available now and you can find out more about her and her work here - https://www.jofontana.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Okt 202356min

Yvette Walker - wife, writer, podcaster

Yvette Walker - wife, writer, podcaster

Yvette Walker @ywalker joins me today to talk about joy, finding joy in life and helping to create your own joy. She discusses her early musical fandom and how Christian Music has become a source of inspiration for her as she has matured. She is the host of the Positively Joy Podcast. Find out more about her here - https://positivelyjoy.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Okt 20231h 5min

Angie Colee - The One-Woman Bomb Squad

Angie Colee - The One-Woman Bomb Squad

Angie Colee joins me on the podcast to discuss her podcast, PTKA. She also shares stories about growing up in Texas, her love of music and wants to remind us to go and kick ass! As she says in her website "I'm a big fan of bucking convention and writing your own rules, which is a big part of the reason I decided to quit my role leading a celebrity's marketing team to start a podcast, write a book, and build a coaching business... all while figuring out how to be a digital nomad who travels full-time with a cat. " https://permissiontokickass.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Okt 202353min

Life with Francy

Life with Francy

Francy hosts the Life with Francy Podcast and today she joins me to talk about her podcast and her love of music. She shares how music especially music of faith has helped her in her healing journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Okt 202330min

Jake Thistle - singer, songwriter, youtube performer

Jake Thistle - singer, songwriter, youtube performer

Jake Thistle has loved music since he saw Tom Petty perform at the Superbowl on TV. He was learning the guitar by 9 and performing on stage by 10. He was around that age where John Hiatt asked him to join him on stage to sing Have a Little Faith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfGASN34sQM Since then he has continued to learn and perform, his You Tube channel is filled with covers of songs from Bruce, John, Tom Petty and others. Jake is working on a new EP. Today he takes time out of his studies to spend some time with me and Sylvan Groth @sylvangreeneyes. Enjoy this cross over episode of Perfectly Good Podcast and Set Lusting Bruce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Okt 20231h 10min

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