Song Diving With Ketch Secor

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Song Diving With Ketch Secor

American Songwriter · 3 hours ago

American Songwriter's "Song Diving" podcast series features a conversation with Ketch Secor, singer and songwriter for Old Crow Medicine Show, discussing the stories behind songs he has written. The episode offers listeners insight into his creative process and the influences that have shaped his approach to songwriting over the years.

The conversation covers tracks including "Wagon Wheel," "I Hear Them All," "Dearly Departed Friends" and "My Side of the Mountain," alongside discussion of formative influences such as Bob Dylan, John Hartford, Don Schlitz, Marty Stuart and John McCutcheon. Secor reflects on themes of tradition, storytelling and language, describing songs as "Greyhound bus tickets of the mind" and crediting David Rawlings with teaching him about songwriting mechanics. The episode is available on podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple and Amazon, with an extended video version and a bonus mixtape offered to site members.

  • Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show joins the Song Diving podcast
  • Discusses writing "Wagon Wheel" and other well-known songs
  • Explores influences from Bob Dylan to David Rawlings

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