Songwriting Episodes

In part two of Dallas Austin's Atlanta sitdown with Questlove Supreme, the hit-making producer/songwriter revisits his time with Illegal, Highland Place Mobsters, and Michael Jackson. Dallas Austin is a storyteller extraordinaire, and this QLS episode has many memorable tales.

In the first of a two-part interview taped live in Atlanta, producer and songwriter Dallas Austin speaks about his incredible life journey. He recalls growing up around music greats, earning his first credits in the 1980s, and eventually producing hit songs and albums for TLC and Boyz II Men. Dallas also recalls the challenges of producing films, including Drumline and ATL.

Bruce Springsteen joins Questlove Supreme to talk about covering classic Soul and R&B songs for his new album, Only The Strong Survive. The Boss also discusses his approach to creativity, album-making, and putting on one of the best live shows in all of music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part two of this special Questlove Supreme continues with Daryl Hall. Daryl discusses his formative music years in Philadelphia, the stories behind his hits alongside John Oates, and why he is taking time to emphasize his important solo catalog.