# Song Diving with Jim James

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/song-diving-with-jim-james/
- Published: 2026-10-27T10:00:08+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T06:53:56+00:00
- Original publisher: American Songwriter
- Original article: https://americansongwriter.com/song-diving-with-jim-james/
- Topics: Americas, Culture, Entertainment, Music, Travel, World

## Key points

- Jim James shares the stories behind songs including “Golden”.
- His latest solo album grew from recordings made nearly 15 years ago.
- He reflects on musical influences and unfinished songs.

## Summary

Jim James, the My Morning Jacket frontman and solo artist, discusses the stories and influences behind his songs in a podcast conversation. He explains how “Golden” drew on life on the road, a difficult relationship and advice from his grandmother, and reflects on how music can make space for sadness without deepening it.

The conversation also covers “Look at You” and James’s latest solo album, which grew from recordings made nearly 15 years ago. One of those recordings, “Lost Child”, unexpectedly brought Carole King into the picture; James also recalls writing music to Bob Dylan’s long-lost lyrics and working with Brian Wilson, alongside influences ranging from Dan Fogelberg and Kermit the Frog to R.E.M., Nirvana, Bob Marley and the Grateful Dead.

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