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150: Rock Lobster
When the B-52s first hit the music scene, even their own reaction to the sound of their first album was "this is SO bleak!" because it was relatively…
4 years, 10 months ago
149: Musical Hookers
This whole episode came about because of a request by someone who wanted to hear the story behind a song. Unfortunately there wasn't a lot to it, but…
4 years, 11 months ago
148: Another Chat With John Hall
John Hall, you may remember from a couple of episodes ago, is the founder of the band Orleans. He recently released a solo album, his seventh (if you…
5 years ago
147: 99 Luftballons
I gotta tell you, I've been trying like a maniac to record this episode for several days. I typically take a break in August when I go to the Podcas…
5 years ago
146: A Chat With John Hall
John Hall has been around the block a few times, and he's not finished traveling. In fact, when he and I chatted via Skype a short time ago, he was …
5 years, 3 months ago
145: I Honestly Love You
Original cover photo by awatif abdulaziz on Scopio Olivia Newton-John was already a pretty big star by the time 1974 rolled around, but she still …
5 years, 3 months ago
144: Everlasting Love
The interesting thing about this song is that it was written for a specific singer. That said, it's been a pretty big hit for many different artists …
5 years, 4 months ago
143: Me and Bobby McGee
Since I was a young adult, I've liked listening to Janis Joplin. That bluesy rasp she always had going on really underlined her overall sound. And li…
5 years, 5 months ago
142: Anthony Robustelli
This week I've got something extra-special for you. It's an interview with Anthony Robustelli, whom I got to speak with recently via Skype. Anthony …
5 years, 5 months ago
141: Fire and Rain
James Taylor was a talented guy, but early in his career he was having a tough time getting a break. Even when the Beatles signed him to their label,…
5 years, 6 months ago