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Interview with Johnny Rzeznik: How a Broken Guitar Led to Writing “Iris” and Saving His Career
Coming up next iconic singer-songwriter Johnny Rzeznik shares the story of one of the biggest songs in history: Iris. He was going through one of the…
1 year, 11 months ago
The Mystery of “Eleanor Rigby” – Paul McCartney, a Gravestone, and a Songwriting Feud
In ’66, the Beatles introduced the world to a character so mysterious, that her name alone sparked curiosity and speculation... Eleanor Rigby. Who wa…
1 year, 11 months ago
How a Legendary Band Turned a Biblical Verse into an Epic 1984 Rock Classic
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1 year, 11 months ago
How Steve Miller’s “The Joker” Became a #1 Hit Twice – Thanks to a Misheard Lyric
Coming up… Steve Miller's career was on the ropes before it even started… he had 7 consecutive albums that flopped… If his next one wasn’t a hit the …
1 year, 11 months ago
The Most Underrated Classics – Songs That Deserve More Love
In the commercial world of music, not every great song gets the spotlight it deserves. Some tracks, though overshadowed by their chart-topping counte…
1 year, 11 months ago
Interview with Daryl Hall: How Hall & Oates Quietly Dominated the 80s with 21 Hits
Coming up next, one of the greatest singers of the rock era, Daryl Hall tells the stories behind some of his biggest hits. He was in one of the most …
1 year, 11 months ago
How a Babysitter Turned “The Loco-Motion” Into a #1 Hit – Again and Again
Coming up… Eva Boyd wasn’t a singer, and had never earned a penny performing…She was a babysitter! And she hadn’t even been filling those duties for …
1 year, 11 months ago
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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 months ago