On the next episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, legendary singer-songwriter Elliott Murphy to discusses his highly anticipated new album, INFINITY.
Marking his 52nd release, the album is a deeply personal yet universally resonant collection of songs that blends past, present, and future with a genre-defying sound. Recorded in Paris and produced by his son, Gaspard Murphy, INFINITY showcases Elliott’s signature storytelling, featuring collaborations with longtime musical partner Olivier Durand and a host of talented musicians.
Murphy reflects on his lifelong journey in music, his inspirations, and the creative process behind this ambitious project, which he describes as a novel in musical form.
Throughout the episode, Elliott takes us inside INFINITY’s standout tracks, from the nostalgic “Granny Takes a Trip” to the socially reflective “Baby Boomers Lament” and the driving rock energy of “Makin’ It Real.” He shares stories of his early days in Garden City, his fascination with American and European culture, and the unexpected burst of songwriting inspiration that fueled this album. As he prepares for his upcoming European tour, Murphy offers insights into his ever-evolving artistry and the timeless themes that continue to shape his work. Tune in for a fascinating conversation with one of Long Island’s most influential and enduring musical voices.
Elliott Murphy, a New York-born rocker and author, has lived in Paris for over 30 years, maintaining a prolific career in both music and literature. Since his acclaimed 1973 debut Aquashow, he has released over 35 albums and continues to perform across Europe, the U.S., and Japan.
A biopic of his career, The Second Act of Elliott Murphy, featuring Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen, won the Audience Award at Spain’s Dock of the Bay Film Festival. His extensive discography includes collaborations with Paul Rothschild, Billy Joel, Phil Collins, Mick Taylor, and Bruce Springsteen, while his more recent works, such as Prodigal Son (2017) and Ricochet (2019), are produced by his son Gaspard Murphy.
A prolific writer, he has published novels, short story collections, and essays featured in Rolling Stone and Vanity Fair. His short story “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” was adapted into the 2020 feature film Broken Poet, in which he stars alongside Marisa Berenson and Michael O’Keefe. Honored for his contributions to the arts, he was named Chevalier des Arts et Lettres by France’s Minister of Culture in 2015 and inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame by Billy Joel in 2018.
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