Platinum songwriter Jimmy Webb

23 October - 44 mins
Podcast Series Fresh Air

Hall of Fame songwriter Jimmy Webb talks about writing some of the 1960s songs he’s best known for: “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” “Wichita Lineman,” and “MacArthur Park.” Now 80, he’s got a new album of unreleased songs titled Yours for the Taking. He spoke with Terry Gross in 2004. 

Also, Justin Chang reviews the new film Possible Love, South Korea’s official Oscar submission for Best International Feature.

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