“Songs Can Bypass Our Intellect” - Jeff Tweedy On His New Book About Music

Wilco frontman and bestselling author Jeff Tweedy returns to The Late Show to tell Stephen what motivated him to write his latest book, “World Within A Song,” which is available now. Stick around for more with Jeff Tweedy!
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Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology and more. Featuring bandleader Louis Cato and “THE LATE SHOW band,” the Peabody Award-winning and Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Stephen Colbert took over as host, executive producer and writer of THE LATE SHOW on Sept. 8, 2015.

[@ianstewart8301]

Referring to both X and the Replacements is ❤❤❤

[@jennjennjenn61992]

yes knowing the names of bands that existed in the 80s is called memory

[@Tandle779]

this dude has some good influences but I never really cared for Wilco besides Nels Cline

[@JasonUmbrellabird]

@@Tandle779 Uncle Tupelo are my favourite band.

[@lashendawest7509]

We love Jeff tweedy and stephen colbert

[@dreamwell2020]

A friend gave me this book, and I'm loving it. I have a suggestion about how to read it. I savor one chapter at the beginning of each evening, right after I light the fire. Then I pick up the other book I'm into. Those nuggets are so delectable that just plowing through the book would be like wolfing down a box of fine chocolates.

[@bigtupa5613]

ok

[@heathernesbitt1309]

Oh Stephen I have always thought that! Musicians are magicians and you have said it so eloquently 💗

[@FrisbeeGirl]

OK, I'll bite! Jeff Tweedy, please write another "World Within A Song” book!

[@bluemoon2858]

This is my first time seeing Jeff Tweedy and I really like him. He's intelligent, fast and funny. Now with that being said, my reason for posting this comment is to see if anyone else agrees that it looks like he just came from working a shift at Pep Boys before coming on the show?😅

[@MothGirl007]

That's just kind of the way he dresses - he's an Indie guy.

[@elisabethfrau1107]

He always has looked like that as far as I know, his son used to be friends with my brother and he dressed exactly the same 17 years ago. He’s very down to earth and humble. He’s not guided by vanity and ego, despite his success, as so many others are.

[@ROLtheWolf]

He really dressed up!

[@jpdemer5]

@@ROLtheWolf Wore his good hat.

[@sadielou1808]

Well, that's judgmental.

[@DHandelman]

Very inside to play him on to “I’ll Take You There” which kicked off the first several Tweedy Show Instagram episodes during the pandemic from the family jukebox

[@dpclerks09]

Good ears.

[@michaeldematteis9944]

I love the tweedy show.i still watch episodes on KZbin here..found so many cool bands and songs from the covers he does.and I almost like all the wilco songs stripped down the way he does them on there better..

[@EmB61491]

That's cool that he was always into music! Of course, all the great musicians seem to be!

[@NewMessage]

He looks like every guy I used to know who hung around Tim Hortons all day, every day.

[@charlie-obrien]

You must be Canadian... I hope you ordered a maple crunch.

[@paulwarner2432]

Surprised they didn't bring up his role in Seth Meyers' Family Trips podcast. At the end of the podcasts, Tweedy plays an original song based on each guest's family trip. Hilarious

[@lydiay3823]

Jeff Tweedy did the intro song for them. It's Seth's brother Josh who does the song parodies

[@shinyshinythings]

What what what? Now I have a reason to listen to them! (Sorry, Seth!)

[@shannonneese952]

MY cousins did the same thing to me but with KISS. They told me the red ink in their comic books was blood and I was terrified of KISS after that.

[@carolmiller5713]

Over the last 9 months I had an interesting "relationship" with a guy at the gym. We only spoke one time when I apologized for staring at him so much (I had an unexplainable connection/compulsion with him) but I kept on staring and we would often work out near each other.. I think he liked but was puzzled by, the attention. I sold my home and moved away, which was already planned - but heartbreaking. The Wilco song "Meant To Be" was a "theme song" and changed over that time. I have an entire list of songs from the gym & local public radio that perfectly represented during and the end that tells the whole story. Maybe I'll write a book....😆

[@eg8419]

Jeff Tweedy/stephen colbert 4ever

[@garybowler5946]

Jeff Tweedy sets my standards for how to dress well, easy and comfortable. Jeff is a poet.

[@tompatchak8706]

When Steven had the Colbert report and people would just show up in regular clothes, he would comment on that and say “thanks for dressing up for the show”

[@garybowler5946]

@@tompatchak8706 Yup, but covid changed that.

[@tompatchak8706]

Uhhhhh nah , the Colbert report ended like eight years ago.

[@evaharrison6192]

Imagine a female artist dressing this way

[@Thomasuki267]

It seems forced to me, trying to be more "authentic" by dressing down. I mean, the hat, hair and beard are just ugly. But his music is great, and I don't look at him much.

[@cdngrampster]

Geddy Lee of the band Rush is internationally recognized as the best bass player in rock history. He is currently doing a.book tour for his bio called My Effin Life. What a treat it would be to see him on your show.

[@dorin7431]

can't help thinking "50 songs of Jeff"

[@Wileylikethehawk]

Jeff Tweedy is my spirit animal.

[@evermoreart]

Haha! That's great

[@shinyshinythings]

I just want to give him a hug. He seems like he’s the kind of person who hugs well.

[@casbot71]

Will the Colbert youtube manager be including a link for Taylor Thomlinson's new show?

[@FrisbeeGirl]

No idea, but her first show was super fun!

[@tompatchak8706]

No kidding!!

[@h7opolo]

so weirdly coincidental that i recently rehashed my musical exposure in the same way discussed here.

[@adolexical]

Paul Westerberg story at 4:20. Long live The Replacements

[@tomtraynor5384]

Was listening to uncle Tupelo "Gun"--thought that was sure Replacements inspired--ladder rung reference and general garage sound--then ended up here.

[@Guytano]

Tweedy talking about westerberg = heaven

[@WhiteStoneName]

Loved this.

[@christianbaxter_yt]

Sup tlc 😘 thanks for sharing this

[@econtrolable]

More Jeff please!

[@richloins7249]

The Replacments and X!? What an unreal show.

[@JustFamilyPlaytime]

Like he knows what an intellect is.

[@Marshall_Stacks]

🤔

[@katieking7671]

Hell yeah

[@ROLtheWolf]

Jeff really dressed up tonight! I mean, the workshop clothes instead of the full-homeless look!

[@shortsatire5669]

That’s funny. Tweedy is just an Illinoisan, Chicago guy. We only put on the dog when it’s actually for the dogs. It’s cold here, so likely Jeff flew in to do the show on a weather delayed flight. Wisconsinites have dress cargo shorts for weddings. 🤣

[@tompatchak8706]

@@shortsatire5669we’re you at my wedding in Sheboygan, Wisconsin?

[@douglasterry5748]

His comment that Dolly should have stopped at Jolene is a little dumb.

[@totalhorse6987]

You can answer anything you want

[@user-ud7ko4cq1n]

It's so nice to see Artie Lange still hanging in there.

[@mst3kpimp]

oh cool i love artie lang!

[@dewimatthews6037]

I will read a book by anyone who uses 'egregious' in conversation.

[@tarag7292]

Can't wait for you to ready my book when I write one. 😊

[@jamesmartinez6813]

NEXT!!!!

[@wirehyperspace]

Well ozzy eats flies 💩🪰

[@GuerreroGrows]

I like tWEEDy! 😂

[@Jo-oc-0]

What is the definition of “a song”? Is there a length it has to be?

[@charlie-obrien]

More than one note... unless you like Hindu music. (I do)

[@naomiweaver1855]

Why didn’t Wilco play? Or Tweedy on guitar?

[@Mgh-r]

😂😂😂😂😂❤

[@naomiweaver1855]

Jeff Tweedy is too good for you, Stephen Colbert. Sigh.

[@roberturibe3150]

People strive to get out of work clothes. Tweedy thinks work clothes are styling

[@abrahamornelas160]

The most are least. Intelligence ill imposed stokes keep on and on.

[@monikapaluchowska5609]

☃️.....

[@Fibonacci64]

That’s exactly what Ingmar Bergman said about movies and directing - they bypass the intellect. Don’t analyze it too much. I don’t know that much about Jeff Tweedy, but he’s funny. I don’t share his taste in music, though.

[@GotLotsaFaith]

Stephen is SO much better than Jeff

[@DanielHettenbach1]

Kinda love and hate this hipster

[@thunderousapplause]

lol. Ahhhh, now I get it. Wilco, the top 40 wedding band.

[@Marshall_Stacks]

?

[@GotLotsaFaith]

Not that good. Sorry.

[@richardbullwood5941]

Is this the same Stephen Colbert that we now know was a guest on Epstein's Island multiple times? Or maybe it was a completely different guy named Stephen colbert. But since the guest list to Epstein's island did read like an Obama fundraiser, who knows?

[@dashriprock6682]

He always dresses like he just walked into a homeless.shelter. He's portraying a character. Phony..

[@leodaman2024]

Self congratulatory bs.

[@BirdsOfGlass]

Nothing great since sky blue sky. The music has grown but the lyrics have regressed. Sorry wilco & tweedy diehards but it's true. It's also subjective but it's true. 😏

[@davebowman6497]

Interesting what you did there. If cognitive dissonance is the ability to hold two opposing views (often one being "pure subjective opinion" and the other being factual) then, could we call "it's subjective but it's true" cognitive resonance? 😊 (Hoping the term doesn't already exist and I can get credit for naming it..) Apart from that bit of wordplay, you are plainly wrong and exhibit A is Wilco The Album, and with that I rest my case. [Sorry for the late response, but I've been a bit busy..]

[@BirdsOfGlass]

@@davebowman6497 what tracks on that album would you liken to older stuff?

[@keenanpryor4965]

Meh....

[@lulybsanto9439]

How can you turn an interview into something so boring with childish interruptions Colbert

[@Marshall_Stacks]

I think you saw something different. Are you a gamer?

[@thinkforyourself828]

Looking like a bum.

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[@KL-nj7vi]

Trite gibberish. I don’t get why this is on

[@evermoreart]

What about mr beast

[@shinyshinythings]

Sad to not hear a single clap or ‘WOO!’ for X … a great band. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIDHfoyQlpiXd5Ysi=QyALfKAUTrWbqiEj&t=2m25s

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