Jimmy Webb was possibly the most successful songwriter of the 1960s and 1970s. Classics like "Galveston," "Wichita Lineman," "Up, Up, and Away," and "MacArthur Park" were recorded by hundreds of artists from Glen Campbell to Donna Summer. Webb wrote the songs that others made famous.
Our team made the trek to Glen Cove, New York, to meet Jimmy Webb and his wife Laura Savini at a recording studio near their home.
Our adventure was not without adversity. We had to catch a very early ferry from Bridgeport to Port Jefferson and drive across Long Island. A flat tire forced us to miss our ferry back home to Connecticut (and our dinner).
It didn't matter, though. What we took home from our day were the sweet remains of time spent with friends, great music, and a spectacular sunset.
For the first time in Colin McEnroe Show history, we decided to create two shows from our time with Mr. Webb. It was too good to cut. Today, we bring you part two of our two-hour show with Jimmy Webb.
Part Two originally aired on 10/8/2019
Part One originally aired on 10/1/2019
Colin McEnroe and Jonthan McNicol contributed to this show.
GUEST:
Jimmy Webb - Songwriter, pianist, composer, storyteller. He’s won Grammy Awards for his music, lyrics, and orchestration. His songs include “Galveston,” “Wichita Lineman,” and “MacArthur Park.” He’s the author of Tunesmith: Inside the Art of Songwriting and his 2017 memoir, The Cake and the Rain. His latest album is Slipcover.
