Jim Babjak is the guitarist and founding member of The Smithereens.  The band had several modern rock hits including "Blood & Roses" and "A Girl Like You",  as well as performing on SNL and with Tom Petty.  They have a new album out now called "The Lost Album" that was recorded in 1993 and features all new songs.  We discuss the new album, how Madonna almost recorded with the band, Kurt Cobain being a super fan and more! 

00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Library & Reading Books
02:38 - The Lost Album
06:11 - Juggling a Day Job
13:35 - Coffee
16:15 - New Single, Songs & Tour
18:45 - Blood & Roses
19:49 - Girl Like You & Say Anything
20:45 - Madonna & Guests on Records
21:50 - Kurt Cobain is a Fan
23:30 - Don Dixon the Producer
24:35 - Getting Signed to Capitol
26:56 - Bruce Springsteen
28:18 - Being Recognized & Music
29:45 - Music Business, Money & Touring
32:54 - Fan Mail & Power of Music
33:45 - Monkey Man & Stop Bringing Me Down
35:30 - Betty Babjak Memorial Fund
36:25 - Ordering Physical Copies
37:30 - New Christmas Music
38:15 - Outro

Jim Babjak website:
https://www.jimbabjak.com/

The Smithereens website:
https://www.officialsmithereens.com/

Betty Babjak Memorial Fund website:
https://www.jimbabjak.com/betty-babjak-memorial-fund

Chuck Shute website:
http://chuckshute.com/

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