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    The Organist

    Episode 26: You're the Man

    Neko Case, whose musical career spans over two decades, takes us on a personal musical history tour. She tells us about the music she grew up listening to, and the musicians who helped shape her sound. CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE.

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    By Andrew Leland • Aug 12, 2014 • 13m Listen

    Neko Case, whose musical career spans over two decades, brings the listener on a journey of the music that has shaped her, from the time she was a child listening to "Taking Care of Business" by Bachman Turner Overdrive until now, listening to "People Have the Power" by Patti Smith. Over the years she's listened to 80s hardcore, country, gospel, and punk, all of which have contributed to her unique sound. CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE.

    CREDITS Produced by Jenna Weiss-Berman, Ross Simonini and Andrew Leland. Thanks to Gary Scott, Jenny Radelet, Melissa Morton, Mario Diaz and Monika Scott.

    Pre-order the latest album from Neko's side project, the New Pornographers, out August 25th.

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      Andrew Leland

      author of “The Country of the Blind: A Memoir At The End Of Sight”

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      Ross Simonini

      Producer, 'The Organist'

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      Jenna Weiss-Berman

      Producer, 'The Organist'

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      Neko Case

      Musician

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