Podcast - The Smith Tapes: Recent Episodes
The Smith Tapes
Unearthed after more than forty years and unheard since their original airing, the interviews of Village Voice journalist and radio personality Howard Smith are available for the first time on iTunes. “At a time when rock ‘n’ roll, the sexual revolution and the anti-war counterculture all intersected, Mr. Smith spoke to seemingly every boldface name.”—The New York Times
45 years ago, John & Yoko decided to exploit their fame by holding a Bed-In for Peace. Smith spoke with them twice, and didn't hold his punches. "Do you think it's effective though- I mean, is it literally doing something for Peace?"
On May 1, 1970, George Harrison sat down with Howard Smith in New York City to discuss why the Beatles broke-up, songwriting, and Harrison's plans to record his first solo album.
3/26/14- This month celebrates what would have been Lou Reed's 72nd birthday. It also marks the 45th anniversary of the release of the Velvet Underground's 3rd, and self titled album. 45 years ago to the day, Howard Smith sat down with Lou Reed for this extremely rare interview.