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2018 The Radiators: 40 Years!
001-2018-031
40:12 Master Camera files on Hard Drive, Mp4 on Server Cloud
2018-05-06
Interviewer - John Swenson
ABSTRACT: 01:44 Swenson introduces the band members. 04:15 Volker explains the origins of their new album, Welcome to the Monkey House. He admits to stealing the title from a Vonnegut short story he read in Playboy as a teenager. 06:10 Recording, “Welcome to the Monkey House” 09:40 Scanlan describes the chemistry that made him call Monkey House his favorite record ever. 10:58 Scanlan explains that it was him in the Suspects that led him to the studio where they recorded Monkey House. 12:03 Bua and Scanlan describe how easy developing the rhythm patterns were, due to how well the band was gelling. 13:38 Baudoin reflects on how much he enjoyed growing up in the country, amongst his Cajun relatives. 14:49 Baudoin and the band reflect on Earl King, including how he bailed on their first gig in New York, refusing to fly on Friday the 13th. 16:40 Malone and Volker describe the process of “King Earl,” on which they collaborated with Tommy Malone. 18:11 Recording, “King Earl” 20:37 Malone explains that the lyrics of “King Earl” weave in some of King’s own. 21:42 Scanlan reflects on playing Jazz Fest with Professor Longhair in 1977, and how different the festival was in its early days. Band continues to riff on early Jazz Fest stories, including see Ironing Board Sam in a water tank. 26:52 Malone describes the first time he met Volker, at Tulane. 27:45 Malone, Volker, and Scanlan describe what they learned from their stint at a corporate label, and how it helped them leverage the band. 31:09 Recording, “Fountains of Neptune” 34:16 Scanlan recalls what he can about Professor Longhair’s memorial show in 1980. 35:10 Volker says there may be a possibility of future touring. 35:42 Malone and Volker express regret that they didn’t ask their elders, musical and relative, more questions when they had the chance. 37:47 Bua explains that he was offered a chance to apply to be the Doobie Brothers’ drummer but turned it down, committed to returning to New Orleans with his “brothers.” 38:24 Scanlan tells how he was asked to audition for the Allman Brothers, but felt tired to the Radiators. 39:20 Scanlan explains turning down a gig with Eddie Money, initially because he wouldn’t let him wear his hat and then because he thought Professor Longhair was a college professor.
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