We know River Phoenix mostly as an actor in films like Stand By Me and My Own Private Idaho. But acting aside, music was his main passion. Growing up in a religious cult and busking on the Venezuela streets at 4 years old, his background put him in survival mode and would remain as his shadow until his death at 23 in 1993. River would always make music, and he had the chance to put a band together with his young sister Rain in tow. Join me today as we dive deep into River's crazy childhood, how he managed the film industry as a child actor, and the music that meant so much to him.

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Soundcloud to River's song for the Jimmy Reardon film: https://soundcloud.com/onthemix_podcast/river-phoenix-between-us-now-edited-by-otm

Aleka's Attic Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3D6Vdn4bGI8tDt6ngKgFIA?si=9b10d90939794e4f

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