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QLS Mini: Stanley Clarke on His New Album, Book, Electric Lady & More

Oct 9, 2026 · 20m

Summary

Stanley Clark discusses his new album, *The Last Train to Sanity*, highlighting its unique physical packaging, extensive liner notes, and accompanying memoir, *Notes from the Journey*. He reflects on the physical toll of playing bass, sharing a story about a near-severed nerve that forced him to change his technique. Clark also recounts memorable anecdotes, including meeting Joey Ramone at Electric Lady Studios and his deep connection to Detroit audiences.

Topics discussed

Levi's 'Originals' commercial Promo for 'Before the Moment' podcast NBC News commercial Show intro and Stanley Clark tease Physical toll of playing bass and injury story Origin and meaning of 'The Last Train to Sanity' Album packaging, liner notes, and tangible media The 'Notes from the Journey' memoir book Self-funding the album and recording timeline Writing the book to preserve memories Love for Detroit and the 'Boys in the Hood' concert Levi's 'Originals' commercial Promo for 'Before the Moment' podcast Promo for 'Good Game' WNBA podcast Discussion of Electrify Mojo and radio history Recording at Electric Lady and meeting Joey Ramone Collecting artifacts and the diamond bass story Traveling with bass gear and airport anecdotes Future goals, car collection, and wrap-up Outro and iHeart podcast promotions
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