Keith Urban on The Speed of Now Part 1

EPISODE 188

Keith Urban is a legend of country. He’s been releasing hit records for two decades now, and he records each album as a portrait of his life in that moment. His new album, The Speed Of Now Part 1, has Urban disregarding country convention (as he’s known to do), and collaborating with a diverse roster of musicians who contribute an eclectic array of sounds funk guitar, breakbeat drums and even EDM style programming. The result is less straight ahead country and more the unique sound of Keith Urban. In this conversation, we discuss his music, how he stays creative, and why he believes music can still be a uniting force.

Songs Discussed

Waylon Jennings - I’m a Ramblin' Man

Don Williams - I Believe In You

Merle Haggard & The Strangers - Mama Tried

Charley Pride - Is Anybody Goin' to San Antone

Johnny Cash - I Walk The Line

Ernest Tubb - Waltz Across Texas

Hank Williams - Hey Good Lookin

Keith Urban - It's A Love Thing

The Ranch - Walkin' The Country

Keith Urban - Who Wouldn't Wanna Be Me

Keith Urban - But For The Grace Of God

Keith Urban - Out The Cage

Breland - My Truck

The Prodigy - Firestarter

Pete Townsend - Pinball Wizard

Chic - Le Freak

Keith Urban - Live With

Jimmy Fallon - Scrambled Eggs (feat. Paul McCartney)

Keith Urban - John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16

Keith Urban - Say Something

Keith Urban - Change Your Mind