Spinal Tap Opens Up About Rocking Into Your 70s on World Cafe Words and Music Podcast
Spinal Tap: Rock Legends Return with “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues”
The Iconic Band’s Legendary Journey
The legendary band Spinal Tap, renowned for their immense influence and distinctive sound in rock and roll history, is making headlines again. With their unparalleled blend of humor and hard-hitting music, the band initially captured global attention with their fictional 1984 documentary “This Is Spinal Tap.” The film followed the band members—singer and guitarist David St. Hubbins, guitarist Nigel Tufnel, and bassist Derek Smalls—during their tour promoting the famously controversial album “Smell The Glove.”
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
Fans will be thrilled to know that Spinal Tap is reuniting for a new project, “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues.” This film documents the band coming together for what might be their final contractually obligated performance.
Insights from David St. Hubbins and Nigel Tufnel
In a recent interview on World Cafe, band members David St. Hubbins and Nigel Tufnel shared insights about the challenges and joys of rocking into their 70s. St. Hubbins humorously explains how the songwriting process has evolved with age: “Now, you sit down to write a song and you say, ‘Well, I don’t feel like getting up. I might as well finish.’”
Reflections on Collaborations and Critiques
The duo also reflected on their past collaboration with musician Paul McCartney for the track “Cups and Cakes.” Though they hold McCartney in high esteem as a songwriter, St. Hubbins candidly shared his thoughts on McCartney’s tendency to offer unsolicited advice: “No one is saying he’s not a good songwriter,” he remarked. “He’s really a decent songwriter, but he had all this advice—and it was not asked for by me. It put me out a bit.”
World Cafe Interview and Production Details
This insightful episode of World Cafe was brought to life by producer and editor Miguel Perez. The senior producer, Kimberly Junod; engineer Chris Williams; programming and booking coordinator Chelsea Johnson; and line producer Will Loftus also contributed to the episode’s development.
