Naked Lunch
Legendary Songwriter Jimmy Webb with Special "Phil-In" Co-Host Brad Paisley
November 7, 2024 · 1 hr 35 min
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Jimmy Webb opens up about writing some of the most enduring songs in American music history.
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In this episode
- How Webb wrote his classic songs for Glen Campbell
- Stories from working with Sinatra, Elvis, and The 5th Dimension
- A country songwriter's perspective on Webb's lasting influence
- Fan questions from fellow musicians who grew up on his songs
About this episode
Don't leave the cake out in the rain because by The Time You Get To Phoenix or MacArthur Park, you can enjoy this very special musical "Naked Lunch" episode spotlighting one of the greatest songwriters and composers of our times, the legendary Jimmy Webb. Webb discusses writing his classic songs for Glen Campbell (including "Wichita Lineman," "By The Time I Get To Phoenix," "Galveston") as well his lifetime of fascinating experiences with The 5th Dimension, Frank Sinatra, The Highwaymen, Elvis Presley and many more. Brad Paisley joins as a "Phil-In" host and brings in his own frequent songwriting collaborator Chris DuBois. All this plus special fan questions for Jimmy from past "Naked Lunch" guests Jimmy Jam and E from The Eels. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.
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About Naked Lunch
Don't you love a great lunch and conversation with an interesting friend? You know, the kind that you talk about for years to come. Phil Rosenthal, creator, and host of Netflix's "Somebody Feed Phil," already knows how to find fascinating people, foods, and cultures.
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