Jan 19, 2026
Lucinda Williams discusses her recent creative surge with multiple tribute albums, paying homage to the masters, Folkways days, post-stroke recovery and the new album World’s Gone Wrong
Topics Include:
- Lucinda announces her 18th album "World's Gone Wrong" releasing January 23rd
- Reveals dramatic shift from releasing albums every 3-8 years recently
- Credits husband-manager Tom Overby for keeping creative momentum going post-stroke
- Explains how new band members made working out songs fun
- Describes creative process challenges between inspiration and studio deadlines
- Shares need for quiet, private spaces to write freely
- Reveals hotel rooms as unexpected creative sanctuaries like John Prine
- Discusses how songs emerge either formed or requiring detailed work
- Explains editing process of refining and "trimming the fat"
- Details collaboration with Tom Overby on "We've Come Too Far"
- Talks recording at Ray Kennedy's Room and Board studio
- Shares Steve Earle connection from Car Wheels on Gravel Road
- Laments losing song ideas when unable to record immediately
- Recalls taking control in studio despite band's initial surprise
- Tells sweet story of meeting Ringo Starr at Capitol Records
- Discusses transformative Beatles albums from early work to Sergeant Pepper
- Names Bob Dylan as her North Star musical mentor
- Explains The Doors' influence especially their dark poetic imagery
- Connects tribute album work to preparing for original songwriting
- Previews future projects including Neil Young tribute and stroke treatment
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