Questlove Supreme: James Taylor

Questlove sat down with director and composer John Carpenter in Hollywood to discuss Cathedral, a graphic novel and heavy metal album inspired by a single dream. Carpenter tells how a bongo lesson from his father led to the iconic Halloween theme. He also talks about casting Kurt ...  Show more

This week's episode of Questlove Supreme features the beautiful voice of Deniece Williams. After working with Stevie Wonder and Earth Wind & Fire, Niecy broke out into a Grammy-winning solo career that has spanned decades and multiple genres.

James Taylor's voice sounds sweet and carefree. It's a gift that hides the darker side to his lyrics and life. He and Malcolm Gladwell sat and uncovered some of the more troubling moments from his early life in this conversation. James also talks about it in his audio memoir, Bre ...  Show more

If you don't know his favorite sandwich, or the one song he could listen to for the rest of his life, do you really know James Taylor? Find out what makes the music legend tick in this episode of The Colbert Questionert. 

Isbell, one of the greatest songwriters of his generation, talks about his upcoming album, Reunions, A Star is Born, and his entire career with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

The singer/songwriter talks about the early days of his career, the future of concerts, his encounters with Hunter S. Thompson and Bob Dylan and much more with host Brian Hiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices