Welcome to the latest episode of the LEGENDS by All Day Vinyl. In this episode, our host Scott Dudelson leads an intimate and compelling discussion with alternative rock legend, Ed Roland, singer/songwriter/lead guitarist of Collective Soul.

Our conversation begins with the band's latest album, "Here to Eternity," recorded at the legendary Elvis Presley's home and then dives into an exploration of vinyl records and the eclectic inspirations from which Ed derives songwriting inspiration. Our chat explores personal encounters with music legends, including the time Ed approached Billy Joel to coax him into writing new music, surprising revelations about Collective Soul's debut album "Hints, Allegations and Things Left Unsaid" and his recollections touring with Van Halen and the sage wisdom Eddie would provide that still resonates to this day.

Ed's passion and love of the songwriting and music making shines through in this episode and I'm excited to share this conversation with you.

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In this episode of LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl, host Scott Dudelson explores the extraordinary life and career of four-time Grammy-winning artist, Deniece Williams. From humble beginnings in Gary, Indiana, to gracing the global stage with her iconic songs, Williams shares the stories and lessons learned from her remarkable journey.

Listeners are given a front row seat as Williams recalls her time working with Stevie Wonder on his Talking Book album, touring with The Rolling Stones during their infamous 1972 tour of the USA, showing Stevie Wonder how to drive and how her solo career was kicked off with chance encounter with Maurice White of Earth, Wind and Fire.

We discuss the making of her debut album "This is Niecy" which was recorded with Earth, Wind and Fire as the backing band and brought Deniece her first taste of stardom, her work with Johnny Mathis and meeting Prince Charles with Johnny. How she convinced George Duke to make "Lets Hear it for The Boy" which ended up being her largest pop hit and the time her studio was turned Purple by Prince.

This episode invites audiences to delve deeper into Deniece's partnerships with industry greats like George Duke and Thom Bell, highlighting the creative processes and insights that led to the creation of her enduring hits. The discussion not only celebrates her illustrious musical journey but also emphasizes her dedication to giving back to her community and paving the way for future generations.

Capturing the perseverance, grit and unwavering spirit that marked Deniece's career, this episode provides a glimpse into the unique experiences and profound influence of this living legend.

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In this second part of the LEGENDS: Podcast by All Day Vinyl interview with music producer Mark Howard, host Scott Dudelson speaks with Howard to look behind the scenes on the recording of Neil Young's Le Noise & Tom Waits Real Gone album sessions, and remixing of Joni Mitchell's debut album "Song to a Seagull"

Immerse yourself in the world legends as Howard shares first-hand accounts of their quirks and idiosyncrasies. In the first part of the episode we dig into the production of Le Noise by Neil Young which was produced by Daniel Lanois and recorded/mixed by Mark Howard. Howard shares some incredible stories about the way Neil Young work and his creative process. Learn how the full moon and a single marijuana joint helped shape Neil Young's song "Hitchhiker," perhaps the centerpiece of the album.

In the second part of the episode we dig into Tom Waits production of Real Gone with Howard sharing some incredible stories about Waits' unique style of production, recording and writing.

In the final part we talk about Howard's work with Joni Mitchell on remixing her first album "Song to A Seagull" which was originally produced by David Crosby in 1968. Howard shares details of those sessions and great stories about how Joni aimed to achieve the sound she wanted for her first album.

Get a glimpse into the world of iconic musicians and a rare peek into the behind-the-scenes intricacies of music production. If you like Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and Tom Waits in-studio stories, this episode delievers the goods.

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