Aug 12, 2021
Today I’m joined by Elroy Finn,
singer-songwriter and Crowded House drummer, on
the eve of his self-titled LP ’Elroy’’s release, to talk about the
iconic cult r&b album ‘Inspiration Information’ by
Shuggie Otis.
We talk about how the album is suitable for all moods and
occasions, how the song Strawberry Letter 23 and its appearance in
movies helped people discover Shuggie, how young Shuggie was when
he made this record, the power and pitfalls of making a record by
yourself, the classic drum machines Shuggie uses on the album, the
advantages of keeping lyrics vague, and how music can infiltrate
your hangs.