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The Top 5 Most Interesting Duets of the 80s – Surprising Collaborations & Unforgettable Hits
Get ready for a journey back to the '80s, when artists weren't afraid to join forces in unexpected and unforgettable ways. On this edition of Profess…
1 year, 4 months ago
How a Mysterious Gardener Inspired The Rolling Stones’ “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”
Imagine a smoky studio… late in the evening. One of the most celebrated bands of the Rock Era the Rolling Stones are restless, searching for a sound,…
1 year, 4 months ago
How “Bette Davis Eyes” Made the Hollywood Icon Cool Again – The Story Behind the 1981 Hit
Today’s song Bette Davis Eyes was recorded several times and didn’t go anywhere… in 1974 it was released and was a total flop. It was written about a…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Mystery of the Most Mysterious Song on the Internet – Solved After 41 Years!
It finally happened! Seventeen years in the making, and 41 years after the song was released the search for the internet’s most notorious lost song h…
1 year, 4 months ago
Interview with Neil Finn: How “Don’t Dream It’s Over” Became One of the Most Admired Songs Ever
In 1984 two Brothers Neil and Tim Finn found themselves at a crossroads. Their band Split Enz, which had a bit of success on one side of the ocean br…
1 year, 4 months ago
How Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone” Changed Music Forever – Even the Beatles Took Notice
On his way back from Europe, one of rock’s greatest icons Bob Dylan was emotionally drained—disillusioned to the point of nearly quitting music altog…
1 year, 4 months ago
Interview with Weird Al Yankovic: How Mark Knopfler Insisted on Playing in His Own Parody
Coming up next… the second part of my interview with everybody’s favorite jokester Weird Al Yankovic! This time around he tells the story of doing …
1 year, 4 months ago
Interview with Tony Lewis: The Story Behind The Outfield’s “Your Love” – A Misunderstood 80s Classic
COMING up next, the last extensive interview iconic 80s singer Tony Lewis of The Outfield gave before he passed away. I was fortunate to speak to him…
1 year, 4 months ago
The 3 Strangest Song Inspirations of the 80s – Featuring Tina Turner, Kate Bush & Cyndi Lauper
Alright, today we’ve got something of an unusual show lined up for you. This one is going to be a little weird, but it’s also going to be a lot of fu…
1 year, 4 months ago
Interview with Ann Wilson: How Heart Turned Industry Insults into “Barracuda”
Coming up one of rock greatest vocalists Ann Wilson of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Heart tells the first-hand account of a song that has become p…
1 year, 4 months ago