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The Who’s “Who Are You,” Explained
Episode 204
Who are you? Who who, who who….
In this episode of Behind The Song, Janda dives into wild night that inspired Pete Townshend to write “Who Are You,” t…
2 months, 1 week ago
The Curse Of "Layla"
Episode 203
Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs is one of the best one-and-done albums by any classic rock group, but the cost of making it was staggeringly high…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The G-Man of the Emerald Isle: Rory Gallagher
Episode 202
In the new episode of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda digs into the life of the "Architect of Irish Rock," Rory Gallagher.
From his roots in 1960s…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
A Nice Day To Start Again: Billy Idol's "White Wedding"
Episode 201
Before he was a solo superstar and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee, Billy Idol was a punk rocker at a crossroads in his career. In this episode …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
The Archive Of A Lifetime: Man On The Run director Morgan Neville on Paul McCartney
Episode 200
On the new episode of The Behind the Song Podcast, Janda is joined by Oscar-winning director Morgan Neville to talk about his new documentary, Man on…
3 months, 1 week ago
The Influence of Lithofayne Pridgon, Hendrix’s Muse
Episode 199
Before there was the "Experience," there was Lithofayne.
Lithofayne Pridgon wasn’t just a muse; she was the Queen of Harlem who gave a struggling Jim…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
It Came In A Dream: Fleetwood Mac's "Songbird"
Episode 198
How do you write one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded in just 30 minutes? For Christine McVie, it was a midnight miracle that came in a drea…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
The B-Side of Love: Classic Rock Deep Cuts
Episode 197
Everyone knows the chart-toppers, but sometimes the real magic is buried in the album. In this bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda br…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Riff Raff: 10 Infamous Rock Feuds
Episode 196
They say creative tension leads to great art—but sometimes it just leads to a lawsuit and a nasty interview in Rolling Stone. In the latest bonus epi…
4 months ago
Why R.E.M.’s "The One I Love" Is NOT a Love Song
Episode 195
Think twice before you add R.E.M.’s "The One I Love" to your romance playlist. While it reached #9 on the Billboard charts and even became a favorite…
4 months, 1 week ago