If ever there was an episode that is impossible to describe in a few words, it’s this one. Bobby Ogdin has hundreds of sessions and live performances to his name across literally hundreds of artists. We attempt to cover just a fraction of that with Bobby and what a privilege it was. From Bobby’s backing of Elvis Presley during his last 45 shows, through to his multi-decade session career and regular live gigs with outfits as diverse as the Marshall Tucker Band and Ween, we attempt to give it the attention it deserves.
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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):
Working on Brandon Flowers’ latest solo album alongside the brilliant
Steve Nathan and
Dawes
Shawn Everett
The ‘bouncing of ideas’: the brilliance of group / face-to-face recording versus remote
Brandon Flowers: “the greatest voice I’ve ever heard”
Seventy years after piano lessons, what’s held Bobby in good stead throughout his career
Tom Collins – Music Producer
Moving to Nashville
The iconic
David Briggs
The brilliant
Pig Robbins
Joining Elvis’ band
Felton Jarvis
Tony Brown soloing on piano with Elvis, 1977
Arranging strings for Roy Orbison
Full list of Bobby’s collaborations to date or check out
his full discography
Working with Lucille Ball on a TV Special
Working with Kenny Rogers
Working with Wayne Newton
Recording with Johnny Cash and all of the Carter Sisters
Working with Bill Evans
Playing with the Pointer Sisters at the Grand Ole Opry
Playing with Tammy Wynette
Bobby in action with Steve Forbert –
Romeo’s Tune
Bobby in action on piano with the Dan Hill classic
Sometimes When We Touch
Bobby on piano with The Judds –
Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout The Good Old Days)
Bobby on Lee Clayton’s
The Dream Goes On
Five years performing with the Marshall Tucker Band
Bobby’s use of synths during his career,