Making "Of the Lion" - Track 5: "Memories of June"

About this Episode

Episode 5 of our Making “Of the Lion” podcast series is out now. This one tells the story behind track 5, “Memories of June,” as Roo and Dan are joined by a special guest—Mac De Leon who plays drums on the album.

Inspired by the enduring love story of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, “Memories of June” carries a bit of history with it. The song is a revival of one Dan originally wrote years ago for one of his former bands, “That’s Mister to You.”

In this episode, we talk about bringing the song back to life, reshaping it for Of the Lion, and the influence of Johnny and June’s story on the final version.