Episode 67: Jake Watson

Written By Blair Johnson

If I've seen 80 Phish shows, I've seen at least half of those with one of the best dudes I've ever known, Jake Watson.

He moved from KC to Charleston a few years back, but I was lucky enough to nab a few hours of his time on a recent visit back home, and he was kind enough to spend some of that time with me recording Episode #67.

In addition to discussing the most-excellent human being that Jake is, we chatted about a few of his favorite records over the years, and they are these:

  • Rain Dogs, Tom Waits (1985)

  • Paul Simon's Graceland (1986)

  • Paul's Boutique, Beastie Boys (1989)

  • Matthew Sweet's Girlfriend (1991)

So, check out our conversation. Check out the Merch' store on the Web site. And check out that Phish Dick's, "Light."

Notes/edits: 1) Mule Variations (not "Versions")

                    2) get out of the '80s (not "'90s")

copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the promo or the intro/outro audio. They are clips from Medeski, Martin & Wood's "Dracula" from their 1996 release, Shack-Man (c/o Gramavision Inc.), and the title track of Phish's Lawn Boy (1990), c/o Phish Inc., respectively.

Blair Johnson http://badassrecordspodcast.com/
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