#200 - Turning Life's Lessons Into Songs of Passion

In one of our most powerful, intimate, and deeply thought provoking interviews we've ever had on this our 200th episode, we spend time back in the studio with the legendary lyrical illustrator and hit songwriter Jack Williams. Adopted, and raised as a single child, Williams talks of his childhood, which included a physically abusive relationship with his dad. From that experience, along with others during his formative years, Jack shaped his songwriting prowess from those life lessons learned, ultimately creating material for his latest recording project "Halfway To Hell". From the ashes of his father/son relationship, he released his current single titled "Beat Me Again" off the album. Co-written with the notable and esteemed actor and director, W. Earl Brown ("Deadwood", "Draft Day'', "Something about Mary", "The Highwaymen") W. Earl Brown, produced and directed this powerful and poignant video for "BEAT ME AGAIN" at Mt Olivet Cemetery in Nashville TN, painting a visual picture of Jack singing it at his father's grave, alongside female songwriter and vocalist Brandy Zdan.  Williams, as a songwriter, has channeled the feelings on this new project in hopes others can see how he has prospered and followed his dreams of being an acclaimed songwriter. Along with producing his solo projects, Jack currently also has several songs on the Kevin Costner hit show "Yellowstone". https://hjackwilliamsmusic.com Music heard on this episode: Song: "One More Day" From the Album: "Halfway To Hell" Songwriter(s): H. Jack Williams / Kevin Costner Song: "Better Off Dead" From the Album: "Halfway To Hell" Songwriter(s): H. Jack Williams / Kevin Costner Song: "Beat Me Again" From the Album: "Halfway To Hell" Songwriter(s): H. Jack Williams The video "Beat Me Again" can be seen on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh6tmBz7rrM The Business Side of Music ™ © 2022 Lotta Dogs Productions LLC Showrunner and Executive Producer Emeritus: Tom Sabella Producer and Host (the guy who has a face for podcasting): Bob Bender Co-Producer - Audio/Video Editor (the man behind the curtain): Mark Sabella Director of Video and Continuity (the brains of the entire operation): Deborah Halle Marketing and Social Media (all knowing): Sarah Fleshner for 362 Entertainment All Around Problem Solver (and Mental Health Therapist for us): Connie Ribas Recorded inside an old beat up Airstream Trailer located somewhere on what's left of Music Row in Nashville TN (except during the Covid 19 pandemic, then it's pretty much been accomplished VIA Zoom or over the phone, with the exception for those fearless enough to come to Bob Bender's dining room… and there have been a few that have survived). Mixed and Mastered at Music Dog Studios in Nashville, TN Editing and Post at Midnight Express Studio located in Olian, NY Production Sound Design: Keith Stark Voice Over and Promo: Lisa Fuson Special Thanks to the creator and founder of the podcast, Tom Sabella, along with Traci Snow for producing and hosting over 100 episodes of the original "Business Side of Music" podcast and trusting us to carry on their legacy.  Website: If you would like to be a guest on the show, please submit a request to: [email protected] If you're interested in becoming a sponsor for the show, let us know and we'll send you a media / sponsorship kit to you. Contact us at [email protected] #yellowstone #kevincostner #garyrossington #wearlbrown