The plodding yet dreamy dirge, which would’ve fit right in on the band’s last album, Ode to Joy, could be seen as Jeff Tweedy and company’s pandemic quarantine song. That’s because it simply advises the listener to not forget letting your friends know that you love them and will see them again when this crisis ends.
A few days after its premiere, “Tell Your Friends” was performed by Tweedy on the 29th episode of The Tweedy Show, the family’s Instagram video series that began in the early days of the coronavirus lockdown.
Tweedy family friend Nick Offerman, best known as Ron Swanson from the acclaimed sitcom Parks and Recreation, requested the song, but Jeff started played it before the request was relayed to him.
After Jeff performed a great solo acoustic version of “Tell Your Friends,” Susie Tweedy asked how her husband knew that that was Nick’s request.
“I’ve been sharing that song with Nick,” he replied. Susie then said, “Ah, a little off-the-grid communicado.” Then Susie said, “Nick wants to hear, ‘C’mon let’s twist again.’”
This refers to the song outright saying, “C’mon, let’s twist again,” but the context being that that is something we all need to do when this is all over is what makes that work.
It’ll probably be a long time until we are able to hear “Tell Your Friends” performed live by Wilco, but the fact that they are gifting us now with such a thoughtful tune will surely help us get through.
Post note: “Tell Your Friends” is available for immediate download with a charitable contribution. Donations will go directly to World Central Kitchen, an organization working across America to safely distribute fresh meals in communities that need support.
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