Ep552: The Gospel According to Swamp Dogg

Jerry "Swamp Dogg" Williams Jr opens up about his new album "Contemplates the Afterlife," reflecting on death, faith, and a 70-year career that's produced over 2,000 songs.

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Topics Include:

• New album, Swamp Dogg Contemplates the Afterlife, drops on S-Curve
• Swamp Dogg shares wild theories on what happens after death
• He opens up about faith, doubt, and fear of dying
• Reveals he's written over 2,000 songs across 31 albums
• His very first record came out way back in 1954
• Stories of opening for Sam Cooke and Larry Williams
• Names the R&B legends who shaped his sound early on
• Louis Jordan's band once crashed at his childhood home
• Tells the story of the worst gig of his life
• A gorilla costume gets stabbed onstage — true story
• Joining a traveling sideshow for five dollars a night
• Discusses which Swamp Dogg records collectors hunt hardest today
• Bob Dylan secretly covered one of his songs years ago
• Bonds with the host over their shared Australia connection
• Reveals his wild Beatles-cover novelty record made in Australia
• Explains how the record business vanished almost overnight
• Teases new Trinidad soca album and Black Grass II
• Black Grass II will feature Steve Earle and Margo Price
• Talks new collaboration album with Eli "Paperboy" Reed
• Reflects on his Nixon protest era and Jane Fonda ties
• Looks back on going broke after getting rich fast
• Recalls producing hit records for Gene Pitney and others
• Shares fond memories of legendary producer Jerry Wexler
• The stopwatch story behind his studio recording ritual
• On Phil Spector's massive ego and Wall of Sound
• Reveals which British acts covered his songs in the '60s
• Talks favorite record stores and his 100-record jukebox
• Hunting down rare 45s worth up to $1,000
• The story behind his dance hit "Let's Do the Wobble"
• Closes with favorite love songs and a wild birthday coincidence

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