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EPISODE · Aug 9, 2025 · 53 MIN

My Father’s Work

from The Atlantic Out Loud

When the greatest musicians of the 1970s needed an instrument—or a friend—my dad was there. By Nancy Walecki From the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠September 2025 issue⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the greatest musicians of the 1970s needed an instrument—or a friend—my dad was there. By Nancy Walecki From the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠September 2025 issue⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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When the greatest musicians of the 1970s needed an instrument—or a friend—my dad was there. By Nancy Walecki From the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠September 2025 issue⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access...

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