About this episodeHoward Jones discusses his upcoming album 'Global Citizen' and tour, highlighting his 80s legacy, a Live Aid e…AI summary
Howard Jones discusses his upcoming album 'Global Citizen' and tour, highlighting his 80s legacy, a Live Aid encounter with David Bowie, and his musical inspirations from civil rights activists. The conversation also covers his personal life, including his long marriage, parenting, and experiences living in Canada, while maintaining a humorous dynamic with host Howie Mandel.
Key takeaways 5
Howard Jones's new album 'Global Citizen' features the single 'Stand Up,' which was directly inspired by a poem by civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson about self-worth and individual power.
Jones maintains his musical craft through daily practice, noting that he must play the piano every day to keep his fingers from getting sloppy, even when not preparing for a specific performance.
His creative process typically involves composing the music first to find inspiration, rather than starting with lyrics, though he has collaborated on lyrics with groups like the Sugar Babes.
Jones toured at Live Aid where he performed 'Hide and Seek' on Freddie Mercury's piano and received a compliment from David Bowie, who acknowledged Jones as a great singer and innovator.
The host and guest share a humorous misunderstanding regarding Canadian geography, with Jones recalling skating on the frozen Ottawa River while living there due to his father's secret government job.
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“I hear you're doing really well in America. You're a great singer, great musician, great innovator. You are a really shitty impression.”
▶ 4:50David Bowie's compliment to Howard Jones at Live Aid, delivered in Bowie's own voice to avoid confusion.
“I have to play. I've got to play... otherwise it you know your fingers get sloppy.”
Howard Jones explaining his daily musical practice routine.
“It's usually the music first and something that gets me inspired to then do lyrics.”
▶ 25:15Howard Jones describing his songwriting process.
“He was working for a computer company and that did stuff for the government and he wasn't allowed to talk about it.”
▶ 10:50Howard Jones revealing why his father's job in Ottawa was secretive.
Chapters & Sections (31)▼
0:00Live Aid Legacy and David Bowie Encounterchapter3
2:03Live Aid Global Fundraiser and Artist Encounters
4:18David Bowie Impression and Hustle Company Ad
5:42Global Citizen Album and Jesse Jackson Inspiration
6:58Civil Rights Inspiration, 80s Tour, and Father's Secret Jobchapter2
8:4280s Fame and TV Career Discussion
9:55Growing Up in Ottawa and Father's Secret Job
11:38Skating memories and football fandomchapter2
13:11Collaborations and Football Fandom
14:35Harry Kane Football Trivia and Sketchers
15:58Marriage, Family, and Parenting Discussionchapter2
17:41Family Finances and Children Ages
18:52Children's Arts Careers and Teaching
20:58Musical Practice and Collaborationschapter1
22:31Early Musical Training and Collaborations
24:42Music Creation Process and Incontinence Humorchapter3
25:59Origami for Incontinence Humor
27:13Incontinence Product Demonstration and Complaint
28:36Tour Promotion and Absurd Humor
30:00Applying Ointment to Nether Regionchapter2
31:03Podcast Conflict and Finger Debate
32:24Three-Finger Ointment Application Method
33:45Discussing Partner Privacy and Adult Industrychapter1
36:12Discussing Partner Privacy and Adult Industry
37:55Pickles, Concerts, and Canadian Riverschapter1
39:59Concert Invite Banter and Canadian Rivers
41:48Synthesizers, Studio Ambience, and Fan Interactionchapter4
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