Season 1

Paul Shaffer sits down with some of music's finest artists and discusses the stories behind their music and what inspires them.

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   1. Episode 1

   2019-09-15 · 30m

   Paul sits down with the legendary guitarist from The Eagles, Joe Walsh; Joe Walsh discuss everything from their influences to what it takes to write a hit guitar riff.

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   2. Episode 2

   2019-09-22 · 30m

   Graham Nash joins Paul Shaffer and reveals how he met David Crosby and where their relationship stands today.

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   3. Episode 3

   2019-09-29 · 30m

   Sammy Hagar joins Paul Shaffer to reflect on his musical influences, the resurgence in rock music, and his experiences in Montrose.

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   4. Episode 4

   2019-10-06 · 30m

   ZZ Top guitarist and lead singer Billy Gibbons discusses working with the iconic Jimi Hendrix and how the blues influenced his music; Paul and Billy play a Muddy Waters cover from Billy's solo album "The Big Bad Blues."

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   5. Episode 5

   2019-10-13 · 30m

   Donald Fagen of Steely Dan discusses songwriting, his relationship with the band's co-founder Walter Becker, and gives Paul a music lesson.

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   6. Buddy Guy

   2019-10-20 · 30m

   Buddy Guy reveals how he acquired his first guitar, and discusses his new album, "The Blues Is Alive and Well."

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   7. Episode 7

   2019-10-27 · 30m

   In this episode of Paul Shaffer Plus One, Paul is joined by comedian and actor, Harry Shearer, in character as the iconic Derek Smalls of This Is Spinal Tap. Smalls hilariously reflects on his musical roots, how he got his start in the British rock scene, and opens up about This Is Spinal Tap.

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   8. Episode 8

   2019-11-03 · 30m

   Paul is joined by Motown legend Smokey Robinson. The two discuss Robinson's life in music and his journey as an artist and as a musician.

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   9. Episode 9

   2019-11-10 · 30m

   This week, Paul is joined by comedian, actor, voice artist, singer, writer, and long-time friend, Martin Short. Get ready to laugh at their hysterical banter, their clever wit, and electric chemistry in this episode of Paul Shaffer Plus One.