Alison Brown & Steve Martin Banjo Album ‘Safe, Sensible & Sane’ – Interview

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1. “Dear Time” – Song Origins &⁢ Meaning

* Steve‍ Martin‍ wrote the song at ‍age 79, and continued to refine it after turning 80.
* ⁤ He⁣ aimed to ⁣write about ⁢aging without bitterness, framing it as a “letter to time” – a logical, rather than angry, approach.
* Alison Krauss ⁤ considerably contributed to the melody ⁣and ‍collaborated on ⁤verses.
* A⁤ line in the song (“I want to throw the ball with ⁣my old dog”) initially worried them, fearing it ⁢might ⁢be ⁢ too sentimental.

2. “girl,Have Money ‍When‍ You’re Old” – Inspiration

* The song‍ originated from a witty remark Martin made to a young actor at a show business event: “Have money when you’re old.”
* Martin‍ realized the comment was both funny and truthful.

3.⁣ Alison Krauss’s Viewpoint & Collaboration

* ⁢ Alison Brown (of Steep Canyon Rangers)‍ felt the song had even more power from a female perspective.
* She described⁣ it ⁤as empowering and⁢ feminist,⁤ leading ⁤them to seek⁤ female collaborators with life⁤ experience (“gravitas”).
* The original song ⁣had the line “Got to have a listen, ⁣son,” ⁣which was written from a male point⁤ of ⁢view.

4. current & Future projects

* ⁤ Steve Martin and Martin Short are currently on tour together.

* ⁤ Alison Brown appears on select dates of the tour (including Knoxville, TN).
* Steep Canyon Rangers will also appear⁢ at some shows with Martin and short.
* Alison brown has solo shows scheduled in Florida in November.

* There’s potential⁢ for future collaborations, but they ⁢are letting inspiration guide them‍ without pressure.
* Both Martin and Brown hope‍ to ⁤continue writing⁣ songs together.