Rick on Spin's Lipps Service Podcast

On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with Rick Springfield, known for his discography filled with classic, catchy hits, various TV appearances, and his timeless track “Jesse’s Girl." It’s the one and only – Rick Springfield! The two get into Rick’s life in Malibu and growing up in Australia. Rick then details his upbringing, including his early days and his experience battling depression. Later, Rick discusses his earliest experiences in music, including his first few bands, traveling to Vietnam to perform, his pop-rock group Zoot, and what it was like being a teen idol. They, of course, get into “Jesse’s Girl” and ‘General Hospital,’ and he even reminisces on his life in the ‘80s. To close, Rick shares insight into his latest greatest hits record, the story behind “I’ve Done Everything For You,” and his take on the Foo Fighters. Tune into an exciting and insightful chat with the man – Rick Springfield!

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5KgxCNSwZQ

Index:
00:00:00 - Start
00:01:04 - Accent
00:01:40 - Malibu
00:05:33 - Aging 
00:06:24 - Growing up 
00:15:59 - Battling depression 
00:19:45 - First bands 
00:21:30 - Going to Vietnam with his band 
00:26:00 - Zoot 
00:29:31 - Meeting Elvis 
00:33:00 - Solo album 
00:35:00 - Being a teen idol 
00:36:00 - Acting 
00:37:45 - 'General Hospital'
00:40:11 - “Jesse’s Girl” 
00:43:55 - What were the '80s like for you? 
00:48:00 - “I’ve Done Everything For You” 
00:51:21 - Foo Fighters 
00:54:14 - New record