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Enjoy this episode about post-teen angst and rebelliousness, with a dose of respecting your mom's opinion, even when you don't always follow her advice. For a song about such a specific time in Andrew's life, it still feels pretty timeless. Official Audio: https://youtu.be/P1DqKPDMHyU Live and Acoustic, 2003: https://vimeo.com/158911 Live at the Ventura, 2003: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKXq3uuFyaA&t=269s Live at Three Pianos tour, Fall 2021: https://youtu.be/J1qA6gBeUxU

Our guest Lindsay offered challenge this week to talk about an Andrew song that we are not very familiar with. Hear about what makes this song special to her and find out if she was able to create a new fan of the song! Song Audio: https://youtu.be/-RJyuGptZGk Instagram Live, May 2020: https://youtu.be/qi7cZcc4XSg?t=2587

This episode focuses on a recent hit from Andrew’s latest project, but also digs a bit into his autobiography, “Three Pianos”, released last Fall. Featuring a returning guest who just finished the book, take a trip with us as we discuss an especially important “chapter” in Andrew’s life. Lyric Video: https://youtu.be/0qKASreVxpc Animated Video: https://youtu.be/N0Eujp2Af6Q Instagram livestream, 2020: https://youtu.be/PxMDzG131GI?t=2002 Live at Bunbury Music Festival, 2018: https://youtu.be/y9LmmGAYwBI Three Pianos tour: https://youtu.be/na-7r4wXbSE Acoustic at Sirius XM: https://youtu.be/b_puG99e6Mg

The final single released before the end of an era, this song was a final sendoff in one way, but opened the door to new beginnings in another. The music industry can chew up artists and spit them out, but Andrew has managed to take the bad with the good and keep evolving as an artist.

Jamie helps break down one of SoCo's most notorious songs among the fanbase. Written by Josh Partington, this song is a rare exception in the Andrew McMahon catalog in that he did not write it, but the majority of his fanbase still clamor for it. Song Audio: https://youtu.be/EQnaqCJugfY Jamie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieisfancyaf/ Live, 2002: https://youtu.be/t5vR9To4j0g Live at 97x Tampa Music Festival, 2002: https://youtu.be/HGJx5D5a7zo Acoustic, 2003: https://youtu.be/jFZy0ZfZNWc Live at the Ventura, 2004: https://youtu.be/DE0jf_URF6Q Live at Dear Jack Annual Benefit, 2016: https://youtu.be/98WN3wvbPKM Play it on piano: https://youtu.be/w_gQrF5CJhI

Let’s return to a time in Andrew’s career where he needed a restart. He tried something completely new and different. Learn about a song he wrote for someone special in his life, at a time when he was reflecting on his life, while also trying to look forward to the next chapter. Song Audio: https://youtu.be/sq7BjFPFNBU Live in 2013: https://youtu.be/GiMMp9YMd20

Though Andrew did not write this song, he contributed his vocal talents to both versions, and took it to a whole new level when he added that piano melody. We’ll talk about this and more as we dive into sort of a deep cut, but definitely a fan favorite song, written by Josh Partington. Original Recording (from Galaxy Sessions): https://youtu.be/W0sUJvcgvCE Full-band version (from Played in Space): https://youtu.be/6ge_GTrpPiw Live at the Ventura: https://youtu.be/jURVhKPlVWE Sancola Sound: https://www.sancolasound.com/about Article about poetry book: http://www.mtv.com/news/1484622/something-corporate-nofx-and-others-taking-back-poetry/

Andrew gives us a song that allows us to think about someone we love and what it feels like to comfort them in a time of vulnerability. Andrew has written some excellent ballads and this one is particularly special to him. Song audio: https://youtu.be/a94hiA-_xeY Rocktail Hour: https://youtu.be/klXeUs8r5g8 Instagram livestream, 2020: https://youtu.be/j3HJADK3Cco?t=2549 Dana Point, 2020: https://youtu.be/ZaNN6-Jlj-U?t=1711 First Avenue article: https://first-avenue.com/performer/andrew-mcmahon-in-the-wilderness/ Album review: https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20181117/p2g/00m/0et/017000c

Marissa joins to discuss one of her favorite Andrew McMahon deep cuts. We talk about her history as a fan, the song·s potential meaning, what Andrew may have been thinking about when writing it, and more! Song Audio (Remastered): https://youtu.be/0j-WRUkZpno Song Audio (Original): https://youtu.be/NCv-od4wYPw The Terrible Writing Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9mMzNjMjNjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz?ep=14 Instagram livestream, 2020: https://youtu.be/H2L8EUg3gro?t=568 The Glass Passenger Deluxe live version: https://youtu.be/KAVDFHROfKg Live in 2011: https://youtu.be/f9Gyzt7Au-I

Tis the season! Let's celebrate with Andrew's only studio-recorded holiday cover song. Maybe one day we'll get a full holiday album, but for today, we'll explore this one's origins, delve into Andrew's own take on this classic, and why this should maybe not be considered a “Christmas song”. AMITW, 2017: https://youtu.be/SKecREPZuoc Margaret Whiting (original), 1947: https://youtu.be/s-f1HcY4gAs The Orioles, 1949: https://youtu.be/gJt1xSRmgfQ Puddles’ Pity Party, 2017: https://youtu.be/v5ZMuM5lcvA

One of Andrew’s oldest songs and one that changed his songwriting forever, we’re talking about a deep cut that explores teenage love and angst, Andrew’s relationship with his parents, and more. Song (from Galaxy Sessions): https://youtu.be/mR4ZbKZ7hBc Demo (less guitar) version: https://youtu.be/WaUCwsSnpws May 5, 2020 Instagram livestream: https://youtu.be/qi7cZcc4XSg?t=512 Order “Three Pianos” book: https://andrewmcmahon.com/collections/frontpage/products/three-pianos-a-memoir-signed-copy

We recently went on The Rock Boat XXI and saw 3 Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness concerts, as well as a bonus "Andrew and Jon" acoustic set. In addition, we made lots of new friends, had some very unique experiences, and saw lots of other great live music as well. Hear all about it, including each of our top 5 moments, on this special episode! Our videos from Rock Boat: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX_KsnmAMJnjZQhUA2zqvdEs4o4coL-Fa American Authors - Go Big or Go Home (acoustic live): https://youtu.be/MJoPow60gjo Mayday Parade - Golden Days: https://youtu.be/jLdC0-T5foE

In Part 2 of this 2-part episode, we are joined by three more returning guests to discuss what is special about this track among the fanbase, as well as debate lyrics, and return to a quick game of Would You Rather? Shownotes Donate to Dear Jack: (2021 link has expired) HSNE podcast: https://www.dragonwagonradio.com/hsne Song (Ready...Break version): https://youtu.be/FHLxMS7xOqk Song (studio version): https://youtu.be/PkUJkKtF_LE Live at the Ventura: https://youtu.be/0NwJWWnn-cw 2020 livestream: https://youtu.be/S1WA-e7LWRw Chicago Tribune article: https://www.chicagotribune.com/redeye/redeye-andrew-mcmahon-interview-20151102-story.html Glamour interview with Andrew: https://www.glamour.com/story/andrew-mcmahon-reveals-the-rea

Three former guests return to discuss one of the most notable and memorable songs in Andrew's catalog. We talk live shows, lyrics, and even play a game of Would You Rather? Shownotes Donate to Dear Jack: (2021 link has expired) Guests: www.whoismikevaldes.com (Mike) @jakesmannequin on Instagram (Jake) and @knockthatdoor on Twitter (Bella) Original audio (Ready...Break version): https://youtu.be/FHLxMS7xOqk Original audio (studio version): https://youtu.be/PkUJkKtF_LE Live at the Ventura: https://youtu.be/0NwJWWnn-cw 2020 livestream: https://youtu.be/S1WA-e7LWRw Chicago Tribune article: https://www.chicagotribune.com/redeye/redeye-andrew-mcmahon-interview-20151102-story.html Glamour interview with Andrew: https://www.glamour.com/story/andrew-mcmahon-reveals-the-rea

Travel the seas and learn about this oft forgotten bonus track from the Jack's Mannequin era that chronicles an important facet of Andrew's career and even gives us a sneak preview of some future Wilderness lyrics and sounds. Shownotes: Song Audio: https://youtu.be/Kew0qCRBra8 Review of Feb 2010 concert: https://www.ocweekly.com/jacks-mannequin-debut-new-material-at-viper-room-west-hollywood-6583755/

This time, we go back over 20 years in Andrew's career to revisit a deep cut that hasn't been mentioned much since. A sincere snapshot into the mind of an adolescent, trying to make sense of the world, in a time when it seemed like nothing good was happening. Shownotes: Song audio: https://youtu.be/eoTTFiNTMtY

Bella joins to discuss a well-loved sing-a-long Andrew song. We talk about the album as a whole, why this one is so special to fans, and our own individual unique connections to this one. Song: https://youtu.be/j9-UytVa1gA West Coast Winter: https://youtu.be/Cx5-IRGJbBk Acoustic: https://youtu.be/F5Gl--Hbclo Live Del Ray Beach: https://youtu.be/fktSWY9ElXM Live El Rey Theatre: https://youtu.be/SzbujLGcrCg Melodica: https://youtu.be/2fZrNKJszZw

Our guest Anne, one half of the Pittsburgh-based duo Anne Eliza helps me break down a seminal track in the catalog. Anne has performed several Andrew tracks as a musician/Andrew fan. We talk about her inspiration for songwriting, and her thoughts on one of the most well-known Jack’s tracks of all time. Check out the new Anne Eliza album releasing on Sept 9! Official Audio: https://youtu.be/MhmIV9jlYyY Anne Eliza website: https://www.anneelizamusic.com/ Anne Eliza Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anneelizamusic/ Anne Eliza Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnneElizaMusic Acapella: https://youtu.be/fRWqhOndZDU Live Acoustic: https://youtu.be/gUnK0tbEF_k Instagram Live: https://youtu.be/EBejhRm7sDk?t=2564

Music sometimes allows us to transport back to a time and place in our lives. Music really can be a time capsule and a time machine simultaneously. Come revisit this track from Andrew's first band and think about what this song means to you, because it likely means something different than what it means to me! Shownotes: Official Audio: https://youtu.be/wW1yAt4SlaM Album review:  https://www.louisvillecardinal.com/2005/02/something-corporate-becomes-something-special-with-north/ Live at the Ventura: https://youtu.be/XxYlUYigN9s Piano-only version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENnVT4H6OM8 Piano notes: https://www.amchords.com/keyboard/something-corporate/as-you-sleep “9 Songs” article: https://allwomenstalk.com/9-something-corporate-songs-that-move-me/ Sgammato cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ewA3Md0JKI

We're doing something a little different for our 25th episode! Though Andrew has performed the song we are discussing today, it was originally someone else's song. Andrew admires this song and this artist enough to record a cover version, so we felt it was time to talk about music that he enjoys that’s not his own. AMITW cover version: https://youtu.be/zjBSrf0jZRA Kacey’s music video: https://youtu.be/04F8Vv2JrAM Kacey on SNL: https://youtu.be/IS6fWkZkrFc The Boot article: https://theboot.com/kacey-musgraves-slow-burn-lyrics-information/ New York Times article: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/24/arts/music/kacey-musgraves-slow-burn.html Aly & AJ’s cover version: https://youtu.be/VhIDprb0KAU