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This week on The Mixtape , Mark sits down with legendary Canadian songwriter Ron Sexsmith ahead of his long-awaited Australian return for the Hangover Terrace Tour.
Ron opens up about life on the road at 61, songwriting without writer’s block, his love of vinyl and hi-fi rituals, and why walking neighbourhoods beats sightseeing. He reflects on surviving the music industry without chasing stadium fame, shares dream collaborators (Bill Withers, Karen Carpenter, Dusty Springfield), and tells an unforgettable story about casually singing Wings songs at a kitchen table with Paul McCartney.
Plus — Ron builds his Mixtape: Warren Zevon, Elton John, Judee Sill, Buddy Holly and a deep McCartney cut you probably missed.
Catch Ron live in Fremantle at the Rosemount Hotel this April.
www.davidroywilliams.com for tickets and info
A gentle, funny and deeply insightful chat with one of songwriting’s true craftsmen.
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00:42 Australian Hangover Terrace Tour announcement
02:05 Life on tour – walks, coffee & beaches
03:25 Hangover Terrace album + 17th record reflections
04:20 How Ron’s songwriting process evolved
05:15 Writer’s block (or lack of it) + playing other artists’ songs
06:20 Vinyl collecting & hi-fi listening rituals
08:15 Longevity, late start & surviving the industry
10:10 Chris Martin collaboration & staying cult-favourite
11:30 Quick Fire Round begins
11:40 Pre-show rituals & “courage juice”
12:25 Most rockstar moment – Royal Albert Hall with his parents
13:10 Dream collaborators (Bill Withers, Dusty, Karen Carpenter)
14:30 Favourite cities to play – Ireland memories
15:45 Time-travel concert – Buddy Holly’s final show
17:05 Mixtape Track 1 – Warren Zevon “Detox Mansion”
17:50 Track 2 – Guilty pleasure sing-along picks
18:45 Track 3 – Elton John “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” cover
20:00 Track 4 – Judee Sill “The Kiss”
21:10 Teen influences – hard rock, Zeppelin, AC/DC
22:00 Track 5 – Buddy Holly “True Love Ways” (romance pick)
22:45 Track 6 – Paul McCartney “Warm and Beautiful” deep cut
23:40 Surreal Paul McCartney kitchen-table story
25:10 2026 tour plans & farewell