Ketch Secor (Old Crow Medicine Show)
Key Takeaways
- Ketch Secor compares the unique songwriting process to feline copulation, highlighting the unpredictable and wild nature of creativity.
- Extensive reading serves as a foundational fuel for Secor's lyricism, proving that great songwriters are often voracious readers.
- Ben Opipari's interview strictly avoids band drama and tour stories, focusing entirely on Ketch Secor's literary approach to writing songs.
- Old Crow Medicine Show's album Union Made showcases Secor's deeply introspective and well-read approach to modern roots music.
Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show is the first person I’ve interviewed to compare the songwriting process to feline copulation. But this unique metaphor actually reflects Secor’s deep introspection: only someone who reads all the time would even consider how these two events are related. And Secor reads. All. The. Time.
Old Crow Medicine Show’s latest album is Union Made.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ketch Secor?
Ketch Secor is a founding member of the Americana string band Old Crow Medicine Show, known for his deep literary approach to songwriting.
What does Ketch Secor compare songwriting to?
In this episode, Secor uniquely compares the creative songwriting process to feline copulation, reflecting his distinct perspective on creativity.
What is the focus of the Songwriters on Process podcast?
Hosted by Ben Opipari, the podcast features in-depth interviews with songwriters focusing strictly on their writing process rather than band drama or tour stories.
