Play the video above for an especially memorable Chit-Chat Check-In from Captain Jeffy. This Week In Wilco, Etc. 2021 / October 26: In celebration of the new film The Beatles: Get Back, Wilco releases two digital Amazon Originals, their versions of “Dig a Pony” and “Don’t Let Me Down”.
Death is always hardest on those left behind, but on a very personal note, I just lost my son yesterday in the wee hours of the morning in his final fight with his addiction to alcohol at age 45. I will always treasure my copy of "Lets go, so we can get back" Jeff. What you were able to do for yourself and so many others is amazing and everyone should read it. I am trying not to drop to the point of idolatry here, as that will just push us to want to pick up a drink, so I won't do that, but just say "thanks Captain"
Holy shit, that sounds terrifying. On the plus side, if you were to humiliatingly die in a plane crash, and I were on that same plane, I'd be lumped in with "and others" in the headline. Rude.
We'll still love you, even if you die in such a cliche way. Meanwhile, here in the Bay Area, we just had an earthquake (5.1) and I happened to be on the toilet. How's that for an unoriginal way to go?
I was on a plane that got struck by lightening circling Cincinnati once. I was seated next to a wing and the engine turbine turned bright red like metal in a forge when it happened. Everyone was quiet after the boom as in no one spoke. Finally, what seemed like ages later the pilot came on and said you may have noticed something just happened (understatement!). He then explained that planes are built to be withstand lightening strikes and get hit by lightening a lot. I was extremely glad when we landed. I once heard someone say I'm not afraid of dying, it's just the transition process that worries me. I would concur :)
Ok, here it goes... Be prepared for a healthy dose of over-sharing. Maybe Jeff and Susie have answers.
I am an utter mess right now. My life feels stifling and unfurling before my very eyes. I asked the Universe for help, perhaps that is what lead me here. Maybe there are more people that feel just like me or have been through something like this. I have been on the hunt for love, happiness, and a sense of purpose my entire life. Lots of doors that didn't open for me and I found a few doors that did. I entered a few of places and spaces. I entered shouldn't have stayed in some of them or even put a foot past the threshold in the first place.
I think I am in one right now. In a marriage that feels toxic. I've been cheated and mistreated. Seriously, when will I be loved? How can someone tell you they love you no less than 20 times a day, and yet it doesn't really feel like it?
My children mean the world to me, but this can't be a healthy environment for them. Monkey see monkey do and all the jazz. They deserve better. They deserve a better mother.
My job feels frustrating and lacks the support and guidance that I ask for and seek out. I'm taking an extended break from it and honestly, I don't know if I want to even go back.
In some ways, where I find myself now is full of uncertainty and general suckiness. The odd thing is, I'm excited. I'm excited to close this book and start a new one. I wish the book had a roadmap included in the end papers.
I guess these aren't really questions, but if you have any advice I would gladly take it!
Here’s my question for the upcoming Q+A… (Part 1) What’s the status of the other record that was being worked on before Cruel Country? And (Part B) will there be any new songs debuted in say, Iceland in April? And second, what are the chances Bjork will sing lead vocals on Art of Almost in Iceland? I can’t stop fantasizing about this. Make the dream real? 🙂 Xo.
Thank you all for your love, prayers and comments about my son's death. I read them all to his son, Tyler, who is 21 and he loved them! We have a wonderful thing going here!
It is safe to say we are all happy Jeff, Susie and everyone else made it home unscathed. In addition, I would like to say thank you for the amazing video. For a person who grew up in a small town and have lived in the modestly size city of Minneapolis I have to say I have always been enamored of the broad swath of nighttime illumination that is Chicago at night. Whether from a plane to from the Hancock. I will watch this more than once.
Jeff, I think the whole rock n roll helicopter and plane deaths….90% it’s someone who gives up their seat for you, and you die….DO NOT EVER TAKE THEIR SEAT!
Death is always hardest on those left behind, but on a very personal note, I just lost my son yesterday in the wee hours of the morning in his final fight with his addiction to alcohol at age 45. I will always treasure my copy of "Lets go, so we can get back" Jeff. What you were able to do for yourself and so many others is amazing and everyone should read it. I am trying not to drop to the point of idolatry here, as that will just push us to want to pick up a drink, so I won't do that, but just say "thanks Captain"
Yikes! Glad you’re ok. You were prepared for this crisis by your mountaineering experience.
Woody Allen: “I’m not afraid of dying, I just don’t want to be there when it happens.”
A good captain always remains calm.
Holy shit, that sounds terrifying. On the plus side, if you were to humiliatingly die in a plane crash, and I were on that same plane, I'd be lumped in with "and others" in the headline. Rude.
That's enough of a natural disaster for you.
Jeff in the photo: "Hey, kids, the next chord is a Bbmin7sus13." Thank you for sharing.
We'll still love you, even if you die in such a cliche way. Meanwhile, here in the Bay Area, we just had an earthquake (5.1) and I happened to be on the toilet. How's that for an unoriginal way to go?
I was on a plane that got struck by lightening circling Cincinnati once. I was seated next to a wing and the engine turbine turned bright red like metal in a forge when it happened. Everyone was quiet after the boom as in no one spoke. Finally, what seemed like ages later the pilot came on and said you may have noticed something just happened (understatement!). He then explained that planes are built to be withstand lightening strikes and get hit by lightening a lot. I was extremely glad when we landed. I once heard someone say I'm not afraid of dying, it's just the transition process that worries me. I would concur :)
Post sort of reminded me of that Twilight Zone episode where William Shatner freaks out and seeing a gargoyle on the wing after a lightening flash.
Ok, here it goes... Be prepared for a healthy dose of over-sharing. Maybe Jeff and Susie have answers.
I am an utter mess right now. My life feels stifling and unfurling before my very eyes. I asked the Universe for help, perhaps that is what lead me here. Maybe there are more people that feel just like me or have been through something like this. I have been on the hunt for love, happiness, and a sense of purpose my entire life. Lots of doors that didn't open for me and I found a few doors that did. I entered a few of places and spaces. I entered shouldn't have stayed in some of them or even put a foot past the threshold in the first place.
I think I am in one right now. In a marriage that feels toxic. I've been cheated and mistreated. Seriously, when will I be loved? How can someone tell you they love you no less than 20 times a day, and yet it doesn't really feel like it?
My children mean the world to me, but this can't be a healthy environment for them. Monkey see monkey do and all the jazz. They deserve better. They deserve a better mother.
My job feels frustrating and lacks the support and guidance that I ask for and seek out. I'm taking an extended break from it and honestly, I don't know if I want to even go back.
In some ways, where I find myself now is full of uncertainty and general suckiness. The odd thing is, I'm excited. I'm excited to close this book and start a new one. I wish the book had a roadmap included in the end papers.
I guess these aren't really questions, but if you have any advice I would gladly take it!
See I warned y'all. Over-sharing by a hot mess.
Here’s my question for the upcoming Q+A… (Part 1) What’s the status of the other record that was being worked on before Cruel Country? And (Part B) will there be any new songs debuted in say, Iceland in April? And second, what are the chances Bjork will sing lead vocals on Art of Almost in Iceland? I can’t stop fantasizing about this. Make the dream real? 🙂 Xo.
Thank you all for your love, prayers and comments about my son's death. I read them all to his son, Tyler, who is 21 and he loved them! We have a wonderful thing going here!
It is safe to say we are all happy Jeff, Susie and everyone else made it home unscathed. In addition, I would like to say thank you for the amazing video. For a person who grew up in a small town and have lived in the modestly size city of Minneapolis I have to say I have always been enamored of the broad swath of nighttime illumination that is Chicago at night. Whether from a plane to from the Hancock. I will watch this more than once.
I thought that only happened when you're flying over Tupelo ("and we're all about to die")
“As long as you and I are alive, rock n roll will never die!” When is this song going to be released for real?
Jeff, I think the whole rock n roll helicopter and plane deaths….90% it’s someone who gives up their seat for you, and you die….DO NOT EVER TAKE THEIR SEAT!