Q: #AskJasonIsbell who is a better cook, you or Amanda? Saw you on Trisha’s show. When you are at home who is in the kitchen?
- @fenderz52
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- @fenderz52
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Q: #AskJasonIsbell what made you choose open G for St. Peter's Autograph, and what's your process to even begin writing such a beautiful song about something so specific and unique of a topic like that
- @rbuzz1221
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- @rbuzz1221
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Q: #askjasonisbell How much material doesn't make the cut? Is there a back catalog? Do you ever revisit those songs or ideas?
- @matthewtpolito
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- @matthewtpolito
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Q: #AskJasonIsbell This isn’t a question but I used to be one of those people that said shut up and sing. Thank you for opening my eyes and my heart to others perspective. Much love and respect for you!
- @suzfinl
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- @suzfinl
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Q: Do you really have drinking dreams that often? If so, how do you manage? I have them rarely now - last one was two years ago - but they’re so, so scary for me. #askjasonisbell
- @BetsyHodges
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- @BetsyHodges
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Q: #askjasonisbell how do you feel about being the anxious folks’ anthem writer? First Anxiety and now Be Afraid.
- @Amy1N
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- @Amy1N
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Q: #AskJasonIsbell was david gilmour an influence for any of reunions' sound? it seems to have some of that wistful dreamy, sometimes melancholic rock sound to it that i often associate with him.
- @jcksonmaine
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- @jcksonmaine
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Q: #AskJasonIsbell You've talked about "wit" in your songs. Obviously, you've got some actual jokes in your lyrics, but it seems like you're talking about something more—the unexpected, the sidelong. In that context, tell us abt the line: "They finally let m…
- @TedGenoways
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- @TedGenoways
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Q: My 6 yo daughter wants to know if the lines "roses know how to grow" and "Mama's merciful heart" are subtle nods to your daughter's name. Her observation, not mine. #AskJasonIsbell
- @ashahady
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- @ashahady
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Q: Do you have any superstitions in writing music/performing? Or in general? Love the new album and all the others. #AskJasonIsbell
- @TaterTotBeck
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- @TaterTotBeck
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Q: Would you say yes if @alyankovic wanted to parody one of your songs? #AskJasonIsbell
- @adamwrobinson
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- @adamwrobinson
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Q: #AskJasonIsbell On Dreamsicle, you seem to be singing in just a little higher octave than normal, was that a conscious decision because the protagonist of the song is a young boy?
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- @wmchammer33
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- @wmchammer33
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Q: What was it like to eat oysters 🦪 with John Prine? It was the only thing left on my bucket list #askjasonisbell
- @hockeyamy
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- @hockeyamy
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Q: #askjasonisbell Hardest song on 'Reunions' to write or the one that took the longest, and why
- @davidgweininger
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- @davidgweininger
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Q: Thanks for giving us another amazing record! You’ll get hundreds of questions dealing with Reunions so I’m going a different direction. How often do you get back to the Shoals & the tri city area, & what’s one of your “go to” local restaurants? #AskJasonIsbell
- @dw4ua
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- @dw4ua
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Q: #askjasonisbell I’ve always wondered, “there are the two kinds of men in this world.” What are the two kinds?
- @brandyjneth
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- @brandyjneth
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Q: #AskJasonIsbell Curious about reports David Crosby chimed in. How did that come about?
- @rlordglobal
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- @rlordglobal
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Q: #AskJasonIsbell
Hi Jason, 2 quick questions:
What is your favorite cartoon?
How tall are you? You seem to linger over other folks in photos.
Thanks!
- @DWCthreemonkeys
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Hi Jason, 2 quick questions:
What is your favorite cartoon?
How tall are you? You seem to linger over other folks in photos.
Thanks!
- @DWCthreemonkeys
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Q: What advice do you have for young aspiring musicians? @JasonIsbell #AskJasonIsbell
- @NortonElemMusic
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- @NortonElemMusic
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Q: Pandemic question: which will happen first - we see you in Philly or I can go get a haircut? I need both badly. #askjasonisbell
- @kevdonahue
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- @kevdonahue
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Q: @JasonIsbell What do you make of the Lou Reed quote “One chord is fine. Two chords is pushing it. Three chords and you’re into jazz”? Do you prefer to keep changes minimal, or does it just depend on the song? #askjasonisbell
- @CamGZA
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- @CamGZA
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Q: Do you feel like your albums are somewhat of a road map throughout your life this far? #AskJasonIsbell
- @freespirited33
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- @freespirited33
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Q: @JasonIsbell #askJasonIsbell Do y’all listen to any music that is aimed at kids and families? If so, what all do you like?
- @billchilds
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- @billchilds
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Q: @JasonIsbell #AskJasonIsbell F, Marry, Kill?: Marshall Tucker Band, Molly Hatchet & Wet Willie
- @Wildaboutmusic
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- @Wildaboutmusic
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Q: Hey @JasonIsbell #Askjasonisbell Massive fan since New Orleans batmen gig at voodoo fest in new orleans years ago. I had no idea that John Prine had history here in Ireland ☘️. Did you get to travel around here a bit. How did you get on?
- @matthewling
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- @matthewling
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Q: @JasonIsbell #askjasonisbell Where do the references to seeing, owning or knowing beauty in your work come from? They’re always striking.
- @SEVALawyer
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- @SEVALawyer
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Q: When were the sessions for ‘Reunions’? Always been curious what the timeline from recording to release is like #AskJasonIsbell
- @itsbp21
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- @itsbp21
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Q: Getting back into playing and singing. Do you have a practice regimen? Being self taught makes getting better slooow.. #askjasonisbell
- @tylerlansdown
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- @tylerlansdown
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Q: @JasonIsbell #askjasonisbell What was it like performing with Mavis and did it hurt when she punched your arm on the stage of the Apollo? I was concerned.
- @gailprusslin
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- @gailprusslin
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Q: @JasonIsbell #askjasonisbell Who was scarier to solo with, Nels, Herring, or Douglas?
- @pocketbuddhasc
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- @pocketbuddhasc
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Q: #askjasonisbell How many good push-ups can you do in a row without stopping? How many did you start out doing? What’s a good push up goal?
- @amandashires
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- @amandashires
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Q: @JasonIsbell Q: what are you most proud of? Your child, your wife, your musical career or your recurring role as Reverend Nubbins on Squidbillies? #askjasonisbell
- @Squidbillies
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- @Squidbillies
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Q: Hey jason, my wife and are scheduled to be induced this Friday... Having a little girl. Any funny stories happen in your first 30 days with the little one? #AskJasonIsbell @JasonIsbell
- @mursepw
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- @mursepw
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Thanks y’all that was a very fun hour! #AskJasonIsbell
