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Host Peter McCully chats with Stephen Fearing, the singer-songwriter who has enjoyed both a successful solo career and member of ѻýBlackie and the Rodeo Kingsѻý for more than 25 years.
ѻýWhenever we get back together, itѻýs right back where we left off,ѻý said Fearing. ѻýAnd thatѻýs remarkable after 27 years. Weѻýve been through divorces and rehab and death, and weѻýve watched each other grow old and lose family members and weѻýve lost band members. Weѻýve been through a lot and itѻýs still there. Itѻýs still very strong. And each one of us at this point cherishes it, I think is probably the right word.ѻý
Fearing discusses the bandѻýs unique sound, a blend of different styles brought together by the individual strengths of the three vocalists in the band, Fearing, Tom Wilson and Colin Linden, and their ability to authentically cover a wide range of musical genres, from folk to blues to rock, all while maintaining their own distinctive style.
The episode explores their collaborative albums, Kings and Queens and Kings and Kings, where the band worked with a diverse lineup of artists, including Emmylou Harris and Vince Gill.
The podcast features the song ѻýO Glory, lost those blues againѻý, from their latest album, Oh Glory, which was recorded remotely during the pandemic. Fearing discusses the challenges of remote recording and the unique dynamics that allowed them to continue making music despite physical distance.
ѻýThere is a sense of being in motion that suddenly was curtailed, and it forces one to sit and reflect and think thereѻýs nothing else to do,ѻý said Fearing. ѻýItѻýs the job ahead of you is to sit still and learn how to do that and be at peace with yourself. There are songs on the album that directly reflect that. I do think of it as a kind of spiritual feeling.ѻý
Additionally, the conversation touches on Fearingѻýs experiences living in various regions, including Ireland, Ontario, Victoria and Halifax, and how each place has contributed to his perspective as a songwriter. He expresses his love for travel and how it has influenced his creative journey.
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