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Tuesday May 26, 2020
Episode 28: "Astral Weeks: A Secret History of 1968" with Ryan Walsh
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Take a trip back in time, as Van Morrison arrives in Boston to begin writing what would become his masterpiece, "Astral Weeks." Author Ryan Walsh joins us to unearth the album's fascinating backstory — along with the untold secrets of the time and place that birthed it.
Walsh paints an incredible picture that includes Peter Wolf (of the J. Geils Band), the "Bosstown" sound, Jonathan Richman, the Velvet Underground, and James Brown. Join us for a look into this unique history of 1968 Boston.
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