Dream Walks: Join Buzz Knight and Guests as They Share Who They'd Walk With, Living or Dead, and Why It Matters

Have you ever wondered who you would choose to walk with if you could stroll alongside any legendary musician or iconic figure, living or dead? Join host Buzz Knight on this inspiring music story  episode of takin' a walk, where he invites a remarkable lineup of guests to share their personal inspirations and dream walking companions. From the vibrant streets of Harlem to the creative landscapes of the music industry, each guest reveals the profound impact these figures have had on their lives, all while exploring the rich tapestry of music history.

Buzz Knight, a seasoned voice in the music world, engages with guests like Derek Shulman, who longs to walk with his late brother, and James Fuller, who dreams of a stroll with the legendary Clarence Clemons to delve into the heart of Bruce Springsteen's world. Their stories are not just about nostalgia; they reflect the deep connections and emotional healing that can arise from shared experiences. Hans Schumann expresses his desire to walk with the brilliant James Baldwin in Harlem, while filmmaker Rick Korn reminisces about his creative journey with Carl Perkins. Each conversation is a testament to the music history that shapes our lives.

Chloe Stroll yearns for a walk with Adele, hoping to uncover her humor and insights, while Joe Boyd dreams of discussing the jazz origins with Jelly Roll Morton. These selections reveal the guests' personal narratives and the music journeys that have inspired their music history moments. As they share their thoughts, listeners are invited to reflect on their own choices and the figures who have influenced their paths.

Throughout this episode of takin' a walk, Buzz Knight encourages a deeper understanding of the cultural impact of music and the stories behind iconic songs. The conversations are rich with music history insights and showcase the beautiful connections forged through the simple act of walking and talking. Buzz wraps up the episode by inviting listeners to subscribe for more engaging discussions, ensuring that the journey through music history continues.

Join us for this enlightening episode that blends rock music history, jazz music, and the stories of legendary musiciansinto a unique exploration of creativity and connection. Whether you're a fan of classic rock or indie music, this episode of takin' a walk is sure to inspire and resonate with anyone who appreciates the power of music in our lives.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Taking a Walk. Hey, it's buzz night.

Speaker 2 (00:02):
Every episode of Taken a Walk, I ask my guests
one question. If you could take a walk with anyone,
living or dead, who would it be. The answers always
surprise me. This month's Dream Walks shows you who inspires
the legends, the heroes behind the heroes. Let's take a listen, ladies.

Speaker 3 (00:21):
And gentlemen, welcome Chuck Nolan to the Taking a Walk podcast.

Speaker 2 (00:27):
So, Chuck, who would you take a walk with and
where would you take that walk?

Speaker 4 (00:31):
Oh? So this is the part where I should say,
like John Lennon, right, no, say would you walk down
Penny Lane? And I'd ask him when you wrote yellow
matter custard dripping from a dead dog's eye, what did
that mean?

Speaker 1 (00:47):
Exactly? Yeah.

Speaker 2 (00:48):
Derek Shulman, former frontman of Gentle Giant and legendary music executive,
Oh wow, what.

Speaker 1 (00:55):
A question that is.

Speaker 5 (00:56):
I'm gonna say something which is very important, But I
would take a walk with my younger brother, who passed
away a couple.

Speaker 1 (01:03):
Of years ago.

Speaker 5 (01:05):
He was my best friend as well as my sibling,
and he was my musical partner in both Simon Dupery
and Gentle Giant. That's the I thought of all the
other people that I admire or or have been influential
in my life, but that's the one I would love

(01:25):
to take a walk with Tony Bruce Springsteen.

Speaker 1 (01:27):
That is near and dear to my heart.

Speaker 2 (01:30):
And I've got the author of this beautiful photography book
called Spirit in the Light, James Fuller.

Speaker 1 (01:36):
Welcome to the Taking a Walk Podcast.

Speaker 2 (01:39):
If you could take a walk with someone, who would
you take a walk with?

Speaker 1 (01:41):
And where would you take that walk? Wow?

Speaker 6 (01:45):
I wasn't prepared for this, but actually, actually not Bruce, Okay, yeah,
Actually probably someone like Clarence Clements and to get his
side of the story, what things were like, sort of
behind the scenes, because there's a lot of information about

(02:05):
Bruce out there, lots of interviews, lots of you know,
I sort of feel like I know where he's coming from.

Speaker 2 (02:11):
Hans Schumann, the founder of the national nonprofit Jazz Reach.

Speaker 3 (02:15):
I think I would take a walk, or choose to
take a walk, if he'd so generously permit with James Baldwin,
the great American author and intellectual. And I can't imagine
a better place to walk than Harlem, which was home
to him for most of his life.

Speaker 2 (02:31):
Rick Korn is our guest. He's an Oscar and Emmy
nominated filmmaker.

Speaker 7 (02:36):
I was creative partners with a gentleman by the name
of Carl Perkins.

Speaker 3 (02:40):
Who wrote the song Blue Sweight Shoes, part of a
million dollar quartet. We did some really great things together
that really changed my career and.

Speaker 8 (02:49):
Changed my viewpoint on a lot of things.

Speaker 1 (02:52):
So I would have to say Carl.

Speaker 5 (02:54):
Then.

Speaker 1 (02:55):
The second person.

Speaker 7 (02:56):
Who I never met but I always wanted to do
a documentary.

Speaker 1 (02:58):
On was Borough Chloe Stroll.

Speaker 2 (03:02):
If you could take a walk with somebody living or dead,
who would you take a walk with and where would
you take that walk?

Speaker 9 (03:09):
Oh my god, I'd want to take a walk with
Adele because I feel her banter let alone to ask
her questions about music. Firstly, but I think that her
banter would just be on point. And I love someone
with a very good sense of humor.

Speaker 1 (03:25):
Joe Boyd.

Speaker 2 (03:25):
He didn't just produce some of the most influential albums
in rock history. He has spent six decades chasing sounds
that most of us will never hear.

Speaker 10 (03:34):
You know, I guess of all the deceased people that
I would most like to talk to on a walk
I'd like to take a walk around New Orleans with
Jelly Roll Morton.

Speaker 1 (03:43):
That would be a kind.

Speaker 10 (03:44):
Of dream because he was such an incredible storyteller. And
to find out that sort of moment in American musical
history when ragtime and Latin, Spanish music and Cuban music
all met the blues in New Orleans and jazz emerged,

(04:05):
you know, it's such a seminal moment. And to get
first hand reports would be would be.

Speaker 2 (04:11):
Great Mioli, a multi talented singer, songwriter and producer.

Speaker 1 (04:16):
My wife, Yeah, that's that's the one I would take
a walk with right now, smart man, where would you go?
Maybe down Broadway? Broadway in Nashville.

Speaker 5 (04:27):
Yeah, Broadway in Nashville.

Speaker 2 (04:29):
Man, Wow, that's a quiet place, right, Chris Young. If
you could take a walk with somebody living or dead,
who would you take a walk with?

Speaker 8 (04:41):
I would probably say Elvis and I would take a
walk through Nashville and I would just ask.

Speaker 7 (04:51):
Him his opinion on life, music, what he went through,
what he you know, what were his tribulations he dealt with,
what were his highs, what were his loads? And I
think that's somebody that lived an incredibly complicated life, as
huge as he was as an artist, I feel like

(05:11):
he would have a.

Speaker 1 (05:12):
Lot to say.

Speaker 2 (05:12):
Those are this month's dream Walks. The people who shaped
the people who shaped music. Want to hear the full
conversations with these incredible guests, Subscribe to Taking a Walk
wherever you get your podcasts. I'm buzznight, and I'll be
back next month with more dream Walks. Until then, keep
on walking.