Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchPop Had An Entirely Different Meaning Before 1955
Episode 63
Host Nate Wilcox asks Bob about the beginnings of the music industry in the first half of the 20th Century.
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3 years, 5 months ago
Rick James Took 15 Years to Become an Overnight Success
Episode 62
Hosts Nate Wilcox and Brooks Long discuss the career of Rick James with an emphasis on his early years in Toronto, Detroit and Los Angeles, working w…
3 years, 5 months ago
Michael Jackson, Madonna and Prince Topped a Banner Year for Pop in 1984
Episode 61
Host Nate Wilcox asks Matos what made 1984 such a big year for pop music.
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3 years, 5 months ago
Genres: Pop vs Rock vs R&B vs Hip-Hop vs Dance vs Country vs Punk
Episode 60
An interview with Kelefa Sanneh, author of "Major Labels: A History of Popular Music in Seven Genres." Kelefa and host Nate Wilcox discuss the last 5…
3 years, 5 months ago
Paul Simon's Brill Building Years Laid the Ground for Folk-Rock Success
Episode 59
An interview with Peter Ames Carlin, author of "Homeward Bound: The Life of Paul Simon." Peter and host Nate Wilcox discuss the early years of Paul S…
3 years, 5 months ago
George Michael's Brilliant 80's Run Ended With His 90's Rebellion Against His Record Label
Episode 58
Host Nate Wilcox and James discuss the meteoric rise of George Michael and his long, slow downfall.
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3 years, 5 months ago
Gene Clark's Songwriting Lifted the Byrds
Episode 57
An interview with John Einarson, author of "Mr. Tambourine Man: The Life and Legacy of The Byrds' Gene Clark." Host Nate Wilcox and John discuss the …
3 years, 5 months ago
Eddie Floyd Epitomized the Stax Records Approach to Soul
Episode 56
An interview with Tony Fletcher, co-author of Eddie Floyd's autobiography "Knock! Knock! Knock! On Wood: My Life in Soul." Host Nate Wilcox and Tony …
3 years, 6 months ago
The History of American Pop Music Writing Tells a Story
Episode 55
An interview with Eric Weisbard author of , Songbooks: The Literature of American Popular Music." Host Nate Wilcox and Eric discuss some of the twist…
3 years, 6 months ago
The Record Exec Who Signed Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper and Ruled the 1980's
Episode 54
Hosts Nate Wilcox and Brooks Long discuss the merits and demerits of Walter Yetnikoff's storied run at CBS Records.
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3 years, 6 months ago