Matthew Sweet- Rock Singer/Songwriter/Musician/Sold More than 1 million albums in US

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Matthew begins the show by telling us his first memory when he
fell in love with music. In the 1980’s he wrote songs in high
school and talks about being in the band called- “The Specs.” He
explains how he was discovered in 1984 when he signed a solo deal
with Columbia records. We discuss his top 10 single “Girlfriend”
that will be turning 30 along with the album that was re-titled.
What was the original name and why was it changed? 


Hear what it was like working with Lindsey Buckingham along with
the insight into the cover of Walter Eagan’s “Magnet & Steel”
for Sabrina the Teenage Witch LP. Doing “Sail on Sailor” with
Darius Rucker for a tribute to Brian Wilson and then performing
it with Brian on David Letterman. We discuss how the songs are
chosen for “Under the Covers” that have three volumes. Could
there be a volume four coming? 


He was featured on “The Simpsons” as he wrote a song for an
episode, the story behind this that includes playing bass for
Homer Simpson and a small guest voice appearance. In 2021 he
released “Catspaw” that he recorded in his home studio. What were
the inspirations for the songs and playing his first solo effort
on lead guitar? Get information on possible future
livestreams. 


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Matthew Sweet Website: https://www.matthewsweet.com/


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Magnet & Steel YouTube:
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Catspaw LP: https://omnivorerecordings.com/shop/catspaw/


 


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Extra 5


Why he feels he has a following in Japan


Get the complete story how he ended up as an extra for the film
“Terms of Endearment” featuring Debra Winger. 


 


 


                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
  


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