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How Fleetwood Mac’s "The Chain" Held the Band Together During the Turmoil of Rumours
It’s a track that slowly builds energy, perseverance, & resolve. It’s a Frankenstein song… with 3 completely different songs stitched together AND …
2 years, 10 months ago
The Controversial Rise and Fall of Frankie Goes to Hollywood: "Relax" and Its Global Impact
It’s the rise and fall of one of the most controversial bands of the 80s… Frankie Goes To Hollywood a band that many here in the US think of as a one…
2 years, 10 months ago
The Mystery Behind ELO’s "Livin’ Thing": Jeff Lynne’s Lyrics Decoded
Coming up, the story behind one of the many genius tracks created by one of the most shy and reluctant stars of the Rock Era. Jeff Lynne ELO otherwis…
2 years, 11 months ago
Interview with Mark Weitz: The Story Behind Strawberry Alarm Clock's "Incense and Peppermints"
In 1967, the illustrious Summer of Love, A psychedelic sunshine pop standard, hit number one on the US charts, Incense and Peppermints by Strawberry …
2 years, 11 months ago
How "Walk Like an Egyptian" Broke Up The Bangles
It’s a song with a storied history and a bittersweet legacy. But you’d never know just listening to it. That’s because this is one of those happy-go-…
2 years, 11 months ago
Graham Nash on Betting $500 to Write a Hit and the Story of "Our House"
Coming up the story of a song that was written on a bet… Graham Nash was staying with a friend in Hawaii and was getting ready to leave the island to…
2 years, 11 months ago
Sammy Hagar on Writing "I Can’t Drive 55" and Its Accidental Protest Legacy
Sammy Hagar was in Montrose. At the time they were called America’s answer to Led Zeppelin and it wasn’t even the biggest band he’d be a part of…. Si…
2 years, 11 months ago
How Justin Hayward Saved The Moody Blues with 'Nights in White Satin'
Coming up... the story of a band on the brink of destruction. They had no direction, no identity, and no money. The Moody Blues lead singer & frontma…
2 years, 11 months ago
How Damn Yankees Created 'High Enough' and the Supergroup’s Surprising End
Today we’re talking supergroups. And in particular one of the most unexpected collaborations of the 1980s. Damn Yankees. This band featured three big…
2 years, 11 months ago
The Story Behind Phil Collins and Philip Bailey's 1985 Hit 'Easy Lover'
So how much is too much of a good thing? Well, today’s artist Phil Collins may epitomize the answer. This radio titan got off to a strong start in th…
2 years, 11 months ago