Record producer and musician Don Was on this archive edition of Fresh Air. Was co-founded the funk rock group, "Was (Not) Was." In 1995, he won a Grammy for Producer of the Year. In addition, he's produced a number of albums for Bonnie Raitt, including her Nick of Time album which revived her career, Rolling Stones, Lyle Lovett, Al Green, Iggy Pop, and the B-52's. He' ventured into documentary film production with I Just Wasn't Made for These Times, about ex-Beachboy Brian Wilson. Was directed the film. He also co-produced an album with Wilson, of the same title. (Original Broadcast Date: August 2, 1995)
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