From Marty Music.
Dave Stewart shares his musical journey—from random vinyl, teenage blues obsession, and iconic synth‑pop breakthroughs (“Sweet Dreams”) to collaborations with legends like Dylan, Petty, Harrison & more.
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0:00 – Intro
4:13 – Discovering blues & first guitar lessons
10:05 – Learning Dylan & early folk performances
13:23 – Chaotic early band days
17:04 – “Gypsy Girl” folk club stories
19:09 – Blues → New Wave → The Tourists
21:15 – Creating “Sweet Dreams” in bedroom studio
24:00 – Tour guitar setups & synth-plus-guitar rig
29:00 – Songwriting philosophy: simplicity & spontaneity
32:00 – Collaborating with Tom Petty
35:00 – Iconic “Don’t Come Around Here” origins
38:00 – Sessions with Wilburys, Dylan, Orbison
44:00 – Writing approach: relinquishing control
47:00 – Closing + Dave’s new "Dave Does Dylan"
