215. Scott Dudelson Discusses Dillard & Clark, The Fantastic Expedition of Dillard & Clark

For the final YMAAA episode of 2025, music photographer, podcaster, entrepreneur and record collector Scott Dudelson introduces Al to Dillard & Clark’s 1968 debut album The Fantastic Expedition of Dillard & Clark. Scott talks about how he first encountered the album, why it had special significance for him during an important time in his life and why it continues to be a favorite album of his. He also discusses how bluegrass legend Doug Dillard and rock icon Gene Clark became a duo and how Bernie Leadon came to be an important contributor to their work. Scott also talks about his Legends podcast, his work as a music photographer and rebuilding his substantial record collection after losing his home in the Palisades Fire.

You can check out Scott’s interviews on his @alldayvinyl YouTube channel or at the home for his Legends podcast, https://musiclegendspodcast.com/.

Scott mentioned his Instagram account, and you can follow him there at @alldayvinyl. He also has an IG account for his photography at @photos_by_the_dude.

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1:15 Scott’s introduction

2:08 Scott explains why he picked this Dillard & Clark album for this episode

3:40 Learning about Dillard & Clark helped both Scott and Al to better see the connections between country and rock

5:24 Scott revisits his experience of buying The Fantastic Expedition of Dillard & Clark

9:08 Scott recalls what impressed him about the album initially

10:33 Scott talks about Bernie Leadon’s role on the album

13:10 Scott discusses some of the details regarding the album that he learned from interviewing Leadon

17:21 Scott explains why this album resonates for him personally

22:35 Scott spotlights the songs that stand out for him

25:58 “Train Leaves Here This Morning” sent Al on a musical exploration

27:44 "The Radio Song” reminded Scott and Al of other songs

30:41 The Dillard & Clark album inspired Scott to explore other music

33:35 Scott talks about starting All Day Vinyl and interviewing Leadon

35:30 Scott discusses the process of rebuilding his record collection with help from donations

39:44 Scott doesn’t just listen to music on vinyl

41:33 Scott mentions some interviews he has done for his Legends podcast

43:02 Scott explains how he got started as a music photographer