Layng Martine Jr.

Wheels Off with Rhett Miller

Rhett Miller

Arts, Performing Arts, Music

5.0 • 596 Ratings

🗓️ 16 May 2023

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Summary

In this podcast episode, acclaimed singer, songwriter, and producer Layng Martine Jr. joins Rhett to talk about the process behind his latest album “Music Man”, a long-time dream project instigated by his son Tucker Martine, who is a producer. Layng and Rhett discuss the incredible lineup of musicians who participated in the making of the record and Layng shares stories behind the songs, which cover a 50-year period of his career. Layng dives into his songwriting process, explains how his life has changed as he’s gotten older, and the two talk about the importance of not turning your back on your art. Layng Martine's songwriting prowess is exemplified by his impressive catalog of hits, which have been recorded by some of the biggest names in the business. From country legends like Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Reba McEntire to pop icons such as The Pointer Sisters and Barry Manilow, his songs have touched the hearts of millions worldwide. Listen to music from Layng’s new album here. Rhettmiller.com Rhett on IG @rhettmiller Wheels Off is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted and produced by Rhett Miller. Co-produced by Kirsten Cluthe in partnership with Nick Ruffini. Editing by Matt Dwyer. Music by OLD 97’s. Episode artwork by Katherine Boils and Mark Dowd. Show logo by Tim Skirven. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also ask Alexa to play it. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes. Revisit previous episodes of Wheels Off with Rosanne Cash, Rob Thomas, Will Forte, Lydia Loveless, Allison Moorer, Ted Leo, Paul F. Tompkins, Jen Kirkman, and more. Find Rhett's podcast #WheelsOff and other music-powered shows on @Osirispod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:25.6	UK.
0:30.6	Osiris.
0:33.6	Welcome to Wheels Off, a show about the messy reality of the creative life.
0:39.4	I'm Rhett Miller.
0:40.9	That's when it got wheels off.
0:43.9	We started up and we ain't gonna stop.
0:46.2	Oh, she made me feel like a good God.
0:49.6	That's when it got wheels off.
0:53.0	Lang Martine Jr. is the real deal.
0:58.2	The 40 minutes that I spent talking to him are some of my favorite 40 minutes I've spent
1:03.6	making wheels off.
1:08.5	Something about the way he approaches life, the life's work he's amassed over these last six
1:18.5	decades as a songwriter, the way he's decided to live, the way he's built the life that has brought him to this point where he is truly
1:32.1	this happy, sweet, fulfilled human. To hear him talk about the choices he's made that brought him
1:42.2	here, this guy, man, he is my new hero.
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