The Joe Jackson Interviews

Cillian Murphy 2004 Like You Never Heard Him Before. The Joe Jackson Interview

I previously posted parts of this as podcasts, but after some listeners pointed out that Cillian rarely is as open during interviews, particularly when it comes to his private life and deepest feelings, I decided to post the full exchange. 

Discover Dory Previn. Joe Jackson one of rock's most neglected singer-songwriters.

I was a fan of Dory Previn, who became her close friend and the person she asked to chronicle her life and songs. We never finished that work, but I have 20 hours of audio and some video and feel duty-bound to spread the word about Dory, one of the most groundbreaking singer-songwriters in rock .

Nancy Sinatra talks about herself, her father, Frank and Elvis Presley

When I was a kid I stole from a local cinema a picture of Elvis and Nancy in Speedway. Interviewing her was a delight. We shared similar views about Elvis. 

Joan Baez Irish Times interview with Joe Jackson 1993 Repost

Talking with Joan Baez was a total joy for me. I hope fellow fans share this joy. Repost from 2021

Joe Jackson Soul Searching with Sean Hughes

I am reposting this becuase it was supposed to be a radio broadcast that was cancelled at the last moment, and never broadcast. Some fans and friends of Sean say it is the best interview he ever gave. 

Tommy Tiernan opens up to Joe Jackson about teenage depression

This is a repost because the subject matter is as relevant today as it was when Tommy and I had this chat. I'm glad to see he is continuing my style of interviewing!

"How we wrote the song N17." The Sawdoctors tell Joe Jackson the story in 2000

This is a repost from when the song became a hit again. I post it for the Irish diaspora in particular. 

Gerry Adams 1993 interviewed by Joe Jackson

When I was recording this cassette I knew I was capturing on tape contemporary Irish history. Thirty-one years later the tape is even more significant historically. 

The Sensual and Sexy Doris Day. Rethink your ideas!

I had a bit of fun arguing against the universally accepted lie that Doris Day had no sex appeal. I also did a documentary about her and know the real story!

What if history proves the U2 story was a lie? Eamon Dunphy.

Dunphy wrote the book; he should know. But there is only so much he is unafraid to tell