The Great Song Podcast celebrates standout songs from modern music history and the people who made them. Each episode explores the story behind a notable track, its creators, and the context that helped it endure. Hosted by Rob Alley, the show is aimed at listeners who enjoy music history, songwriting, and behind-the-scenes stories.
Episodes
Edwin McCain and Five For Fighting (Bonus)
Two powerhouses unite for a double-bill tour, and their first stop is The Great Song Podcast! Edwin McCain and Jon Ondrasik AKA Five For Fighting chat with Rob and JP about the joy of full-band touring, the danger of local beef jerky, the greatness of Van Halen, and so much more.
SPECIAL: "Born to Be Wild" w John Kay of Steppenwolf
It's JP's birthday, and we're celebrating with a special episode covering one of the single-most legendary rock tracks in all of history--oh and maybe Rob forgot to do his research.
SPECIAL: Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Bobby Rush Talk "Young Fashioned Ways"
Random episode drop to celebrate a couple of blues legends doing something very cool together. You'll enjoy their chemistry just as much as ours. Check out "Young Fashioned Ways" available now, and enjoy the shenanigans!
Rock and Roll Fantasy (w/Simon Kirke of Bad Company)
Bad Company and Free drummer Simon Kirke joins us to wrap up the Winter Explosion and this iteration of The Great Song Podcast. Plus: Our rock and roll fantasies, and the "Beautiful Nightmare" that is David Lee Roth.
Brian Dunne - Loser on the Ropes
Rob and JP chat with a recent discovery artist who's fast become a favorite. Plus...Fantastic Cat, Adam Duritz, and sad bananas!
Jim Croce (w/ A.J. Croce)
A legendary artist with a massive impact over a minuscule amount of time--Jim Croce finally gets his due on The Great Song Podcast. Episode 4 of our Winter Explosion EP.
Second Chance (.38 Special) w Max Carl
Get your feels ready, because Max Carl and .38 Special are coming for ALL of them. Rob and JP chat with then-.38-Special-now-Grand-Funk frontman Max Carl about the song that made the biggest commercial success for the band, why rewrites are a good thing, and his career of amazing work.
The Full Monte (Monte Montgomery)
Rob and JP gush over one of the most underrated guitarists and songwriters in the world, and chat with the Alvarez-beating, acoustic-slinging madman known as Monte Montgomery.
Thunderstruck (AC/DC) w Chris Slade
Back for a good time, but not for a long time--the boys are back and kicking off a new EP season with an absolute smash from one of the greatest rock bands of all time--AC/DC's "Thunderstruck." The man behind the pounding beat of the "Razors Edge" era sits down with us to talk about his time with Angus and Malcom Young and company, his latest release with the Chris Slade Timeline, and much more. E
Slow Ride (Foghat) w Roger Earl
Alright alright alright! Your favorite Guitar Hero track brings our 5-episode EP run to a close--we're talking all things "Slow Ride" with Foghat's Roger Earl!
Thanks for hanging with us for a short run of episodes.
See you--soon?
Your friends, Rob and JP
Kansas 25 w Jennifer Knapp
25 years from the landmark release of her mainstream debut Kansas, Jennifer Knapp returns to the source to release Kansas 25, a re-envisioning of the CCM classic. And she's here to tell us all about the process, her holy grail guitar, and her amazing gas station snack food of choice. Episode 4 of our special 5-episode July 2024 run.
Sunshine of Your Love (Cream) w Malcolm Bruce
One of the great supergroups and classic rock acts of all time breeds one of our greatest side conversations of all time, and we talk Cream and legacy with Malcolm Bruce, son of Cream's legendary bassist and vocalist Jack Bruce. Episode 3 of our 5-episode limited 2024 EP.
Fall to Pieces (Velvet Revolver) w/Matt Sorum
Matt Sorum of Velvet Revolver, Guns 'n Roses, and a million other amazing bands joins us to talk about VR's signature hits, trying to outdo Slash, playing to the song, and his gas station snack food of choice.
This is episode 2 of 5 in our limited-run EP return.
To Hell With the Devil (Stryper) w/Michael Sweet
The yellow and black attack kicks off our limited-return EP with a holy fury, and we've got frontman Michael Sweet to tell us all his favorite stories about Bible projectiles, angry protestors, and being a shy guy in a loud industry.
Enjoy it while it lasts--GSP is back for 5 episodes only!
The Catch-Up : January 12, 2024
Surprise!
Holy Diver (Series Finale)
This is it.
After 6+ years, 11 seasons and 275 episodes, the boys are putting the record back in the sleeve. And what better way to say farewell than do wholly dive into one of our longest-running references and in-jokes, Dio's absolutely epic and iconic "Holy Diver."
In this nearly two-hour series finale, we'll squeeze the delicious juice from Ronnie James Dio's signature h
Mark Tremonti (Creed, Alter Bridge, and *duh* Tremonti)
It's the Summer of '99 all over again, and we're shredding your memories with the one and only Mark Tremonti! He's talking with us about his pinball obsession, his new Christmas project, why he abuses his nose live, and of course his favorite gas station snacks.
Enjoy!
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Santa Monica (w Art Alexakis of Everclear)
One of the greatest rock songs of the 1990s, Everclear's "Santa Monica" gives us shivers of joy every time we hear it! And we've got frontman and songwriter Art Alexakis to chat with us about the song, his favorite rock album, his life of recovery, and much more.
Plus:
- Unfortunate last names
- The Art Alexakis "Yeah"
- And our usual shenanigans. Enjoy!
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Unwanted (w Trev Lukather and Nic Collins of The Effect)
Your favorite new rock band is The Effect, and we can prove it! Fresh off a debut single and moments before a follow-up, we chat with Trev Lukather (yep, son of Toto's Steve) and Nic Collins (yep, son of Phil) about getting together on this next-gen collaboration. You'll hear about using live tracks responsibly, loving work that didn't necessarily end well, and what songs of their prog
Gone Gone Gone (w Phillip Phillips)
The most overwhelming American Idol winner in history sits in with the boys as our official kickoff of the home stretch of episodes before we call it a day. Phillip Phillips' "Gone Gone Gone" is an energetic frenzy of emotion, and so are we! Buckle up for a deep dive and our usual shenanigans.
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You Are The Woman (w Jock Bartley of Firefall)
We're feeling sentimental as we come toward the end of the show, so we wanted to dedicate this week to our incredible wives (mostly in hope that they'll listen to an episode). And what better song to do it than the syrupy-sweet classic, "You Are The Woman" by Firefall? We'll dig deep, you'll learn about a Moose Call, and in a great interview, Jock Bartley of Firefall will
Highway Song (w Rickey Medlocke of Blackfoot & Lynyrd Skynyrd)
One of the all-time "traveling down the dusty old road" songs, a fixture of classic rock radio and biker gangs everywhere, Blackfoot's "Highway Song" has a feel that just won't quit. And we've got Blackfoot founder and long-time Lynyrd Skynyrd lead guitarist Rickey Medlocke to tell us all about it. A great storyteller and affable guy, he'll tell us all about his
Elvira (w William Lee Golden of The Oak Ridge Boys)
Mount Rushmore country group. Mount Rushmore Gospel group. Mount Rushmore beard. What more can we say but Happy Halloween! Enjoy this early drop as you walk random neighborhoods with your kids tonight, and enjoy our coverage of the Oak Ridge Boys classic, "Elvira!"
Dave Barnes' Featherbrained Wealth Motel
Fresh off an album release and listening party experience, Rob and JP sit down with favorite guest artist Dave Barnes, who just dropped his Beatles-infused album, Featherbrained Wealth Motel, for one last romp before we close up shop. We'll get all the insight, have all the laughs, and as a bonus, we're each bringing our Top 5 Pop Choruses to the table for debate.
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Awful, Beautiful Life (w Darryl Worley) - Episode 1126
This episode has it all. Tragedy, Seinfeld, Playgirl, the Addams Family—dripping with gold 'til the very last second. Country music star Darryl Worley joins us for a trip down memory lane and at least one other side road as we dig into his hit, “Awful, Beautiful Life.” He talks with us about 20 years of “Have You Forgotten,” the impact of the September 11th, 2001 attacks on the Nashville songw
Love Will Find a Way (w Cory Lerios of Pablo Cruise)
Yacht rock royalty on the show this week, as we dig into one of the sunniest jams of the genre! Pablo Cruise's resident maestro Cory Lerios talks with us about the band's signature hit, scoring a bazillion episodes of Baywatch, and much, much more. Plus we listen through all our favorite things love will do!
California Dreams w Jay Anthony Franke (Jake Sommers)
It's our 6th Anniversary episode, and we're diving deep into one of our favorite shows and favorite fictional bands--California Dreams! Not only that, but we're partying with frontman and lead guitarist Jay Anthony Franke, aka the lovely and talented Jake Sommers!
Dancing in the Moonlight w Rod Novak of King Harvest
One of the most singable (and covered) pop songs in history, Dancing in the Moonlight has a story much darker than you might imagine. We'll get into all that and much more with King Harvest's Rod Novak!
I Tell It Like It Used to Be (w T Graham Brown) - Episode 1122
It's back-to-back TG's with another absolute legend, T Graham Brown, who is an icon not only in country music, but maybe the most prolific jingle artist of all time! We'll talk to him about those earworm Taco Bell ads, get real about his addiction and recovery, and much more in a fantastic interview from a real pro. Plus our usual shenanigans! Thanks for listening!
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I Loved 'Em Every One (w TG Sheppard)
Country legend TG Sheppard joins us to talk about one of his many signature songs, his amazing #1 streak, changing his name to keep from getting fired, and getting a bus from Elvis. Plus sexy country time, and we guess what TG really stands for.
From the Vault: "Right Place, Wrong Time" (Dr. John)
A Patreon exclusive, now released to the world!
Dr. John is one of the most instantly recognizable voices and most colorful characters in pop music history! (And you won't believe what he got arrested for, but that's another story.)
Video version exclusively on Spotify!
Rivalry Week: Unchained Melody (from Ghost) w Joey Abbott
The Righteous Brothers classic "Unchained Melody" draws the ire of your humble hosts in this Us vs. the World Rivalry Week episode!
Favorite guest Joey Abbott joins us to roast a classic, and we also learn about:
- Why it's called "Unchained Melody" to begin with
- Whoopi Goldberg's non-eyebrows
- The UK absolutely CANNOT get enough of this song
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In The City (from The Warriors) - Joe Walsh/Eagles w Joe Vitale
One of Joe Walsh's biggest songs landed on both the Eagles' Hotel California follow-up and the soundtrack to a true cult classic, The Warriors. This week we've got Joe Walsh's drummer and co-writer Joe Vitale to talk all about his time with Joe, with Crosby, Stills and Nash, and of course Eagles.
And a bonus special guest drops in to make some time and try to guess the plot to The
As I Lay Me Down (w Sophie B. Hawkins)
Movie Month continues with this legendary '90s AC track from the movie Now and Then, Sophie B. Hawkins' "As I Lay Me Down." We'll talk with Sophie about being a commanding leader who knows what she likes, fighting record companies who wanted to over-bake her songs, and of course our usual shenanigans as we cover the track as only we can.
Plus:
“I’m falling and I’m naked and
Days of Thunder w Tyler Lyle of The Midnight
Tom Cruise's teeth, fast cars, tarot cards, Japanese cherry blossoms--this episode has it all. The Midnight's Tyler Lyle talks with us about appreciating art in the light of death, creating modern nostalgia, and more, and we dig into Days of Thunder, both the song and the movie. Enjoy!
Joyful Joyful Medley (Sister Act 2) w Mervyn Warren
Mervyn Warren, multiple award-winning writer, arranger, and producer, founding member of accapella mega-group Take 6, joins us for our latest dive into Movie Month! His arrangement of the iconic closer to Sister Act 2 incorporates maybe the most well-known hymn in history, the breakout single from Naughty By Nature, and a classic track from Janet Jackson--all in one incredible main course! We'
Greatest Hits: Cody Fry's "Thinking About You"
Cody Fry's epic appearance on the show is back for a Greatest Hits refresh, complete with previously unreleased material. Enjoy!
Little River Band w/Wayne Nelson
From "Night Owls" to "Reminiscing" to "Cool Change," there's 8,000 miles and 50 years of Little River Band hits to drool over, and we're talking about them this week with lead singer and bassist Wayne Nelson! We'll chat about the difficulty of maintaining a vocal band, breaking into the US as an Australian band, travel woes and much more, plus:
- The Outba
Greatest Hits: Only Wanna Be With You
The fateful first meeting of the Great Song Podcast and Jim "Soni" Sonefeld of Hootie & the Blowfish. It's love at first sight, and one of our most popular episodes to date. Enjoy this Greatest Hits episode, with previously unreleased material!
Shine (w Will Turpin of Collective Soul)
Some Atlanta boys took off with a happy, heavenly rock song in the height of the grunge era, and the rest is rock history! Collective Soul's indelible mark on rock music started with their quintessential hit, "Shine," and Collective Soul's Will Turpin is here to talk with Rob and JP about it. Enjoy!
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Greatest Hits: American Pie
One of the biggest songs in American music history--you know we had to put our spin on the ins and outs of a classic like this. And who better to talk about it with than the man behind the song, Don McLean. Enjoy this Greatest Hits episode from Season Six, and maybe go enjoy a barbecue with fireworks somewhere this week.
Episode 250 w/ Kevin Young of Disciple
It's a celebration episode, and we're diving deep into one of our personal favorite bands, the kings of CCM hard rock in our books, the legendary Disciple! We have a great conversation with frontman Kevin Young about being on the front end of modern rock in the Christian music space, keeping it real when it means turning down upward mobility, never growing up, and more, including:- The Art
Synchronicity (w Stewart Copeland of The Police)
Pre-save Stewart's new album "POLICE Deranged for Orchestra" here!
What can we even say? This week is the 40th anniversary of one of the most iconic rock albums of all time, and we've got one of the most iconic drummers from the iconic band, and did we mention STUFF IS ICONIC?? The Police's Stewart Copeland joins us to celebrate Synchronicity and give us an absolute firehose
Blurry (w Wes Scantlin of Puddle of Mudd)
It's our first foray into a certain style of early 2000's rock scene, and we've got one of the shining gems of that era to dig into--Puddle of Mudd's "Blurry" with lead singer and writer Wes Scantlin! Plus:
- Some real music theory nerdiness
- Bach and Flack, and you can keep that Hall and Oates nonsense
- Random WWE results and JP’s most random sports stat ever.
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Greatest Hits: I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)
We're reaching all the way back to our Season 4 finale for this Greatest Hits episode--it's big, it's long, and it's epic, just like any great Meat Loaf song. Relive the great stories behind the song, the man, and that oh-so-spicy guest vocal on "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That).
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Allman Brothers Band (w Jim Sonefeld)
Hootie and the Blowfish's Jim "Soni" Sonefeld joins us in-studio for a deep dive into the Allman Brothers Band--their history, their hits, and their heartbreaks. Duane, Gregg, Butch, Warren, and company have created classic moment after classic moment, and we have a blast digging in. Plus:
Are you LEAD drummer or RHYTHM drummer?
Rob is a Level Nine Idiot
Foot-Shootin’ Blues
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I'd Really Love to See You Tonight (w Dave Barnes)
Singer-songwriter-legend-best guy Dave Barnes returns to the show to break down a feel-good classic, ripe with utmost possibility, England Dan & John Ford Coley's signature hit, "I'd Really Love to See You Tonight." There's a warm wind blowing, and it's making us wistful. You'll laugh, you'll live, you'll love. Plus:
Our traditional 10 minutes of hot takes
Greatest Hits: The Joker (Steve Miller Band)
From all the way back in Season Four comes one of our favorite personal episodes, our coverage of the underrated Steve Miller and his signature hit, "The Joker." Stick around 'til the end to hear one of our all-time most beloved bits.
Family (David Guetta feat. Bebe Rexha) w/ Track 45
Fact 1: It's a mouthful to say "Family by David Guetta feat. Bebe Rexha, Ty Dolla $ign and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie."
Fact 2: It's a perfect song for The Great Song Podcast, and a more than perfect song for the Fast and the Furious (which we're pushing for).
Fact 3: It's written by a country group! Track 45 aka Ben, Jenna, and KK Johnson, and you're gonna meet them and
Greatest Hits: No Easy Way Out (from Rocky IV)
An absolute smash soundtrack from an all-time nostalgic '80s classic, Rocky IV, produced this enduring hit. Plus a really fantastic interview with the man himself, Robert Tepper. These are all ingredients for a solid gold episode, and that's exactly what this is. Tepper time!
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He's Alive (Don Francisco/Dolly Parton)
It's THE iconic Easter jam of the 20th Century, and we're gonna talk ALL over it. We're getting in the weeds with CCM legend Don Francisco about his signature hit, the royalties and fame it didn't bring, and the famed Dolly Parton cover thereof. It's a special Easter early release--enjoy "He's Alive!"
Plus:
- Eat your heart out, Hotel California!
- “If you don’t g
Greatest Hits: "Magic" (The Cars) w/Joey Abbott
This Greatest Hits episode originally aired in October 2021. A fan-favorite guest, a fan-favorite band; what could be better? Oh, maybe the funniest bit ever to grace the show. Enjoy our re-release of "Magic" from Season 8's Magic Month.
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Longtime friend and guest co-host Joey Abbott joins the boys to continue Magic Month with one of the greatest hits from one of the greatest Ameri
Greatest Hits: Cosmo's Factory w Doug Clifford of Credence Clearwater Revival
(Original air date Feb. 10, 2021 - Season Seven Opener)
We kick off Season 7 with one of the biggest American rock bands in history, and one of their most iconic albums! Plus we chat with the album's titular inspiration, CCR drummer Doug "Cosmo" Clifford! In this episode:
- The “Do Not Play on Radio” list CCR landed on
- How CCR’s Woodstock performance almost got derailed by a paper rock
- Fogerty
How Will I Know (Whitney Houston) w/ Boy Meets Girl
Whitney Houston becomes our first official two-time covered artist, and it's only fitting that we enlist the help of our only two-time multi-artist guests! George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam, aka Boy Meets Girl ("Waiting For a Star to Fall," writers of "How Will I Know" and "I Wanna Dance With Somebody") talk with us about their original intentions for one of Whitney Houston’s breakout hits, the *
Greatest Hits: "Escape" by Rupert Holmes
This is a Greatest Hits episode, which means it's a re-airing of an episode that was significant for the show, one of our favorites, or one of yours!
Original air date: Sep. 23, 2020, Episode 606
Our first Greatest Hits episode represents a turning point episode for the show--our interview with the absolutely brilliant Rupert Holmes! This episode started something momentum-wise, became an in
Neal Morse - Episode 1104
One of the most prolific prog progenitors in the world--the incomparable Neal Morse of the Neal Morse Band, Transatlantic, Flying Colors and so many more--joins the program this week to talk about the making of his sprawling epics, working with long-time collaborators like Mike Portnoy and Randy George, and how the heck does he remember how to play all this stuff?
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Xanadu (w Richie Kotzen of The Winery Dogs)
The premier hard-rock power trio The Winery Dogs have just released their highly-anticipated third record, and we've got frontman and guitarist Richie Kotzen (who you may remember as the incredible guitarist featured in our Patreon-exclusive Poison episode) to tell us about the process of writing, jamming, and making musical magic with bandmates Mike Portnoy and Billy Sheehan.
Let the wizardry com
Peaches (The Presidents of The United States of America)
Name the most successful Seattle acts of the 1990's and there's one name that you may initially forget to include--but right up there among the Nirvanas and the Soundgardens sits a quirky power-pop trio whose 1995 debut took over MTV and the pop-rock landscape. As they gear up for a new high-quality re-release of that iconic debut album, Presidents of the United States of America's Chris Ballew an
"It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It)" w Darryl Jones of The Rolling Stones
Season 11 kicks off with a bang and a big ol' tongue! Rolling Stones bassist Darryl Jones joins Rob and JP for some conversations about auditioning for the Stones some 30 years ago, playing for Sting, and flexing on Miles Davis.
Plus:
Apostrophes and parentheses galore!
“Oops, we recorded this in the wrong key.”
Pick up the phone!
“At least we had the music:” The impact of losing Charlie Watts an
Introducing: Cinema Snack Bar
From the studio that brought you The Great Song Podcast, it's Cinema Snack Bar! Rob and Zeke will be bringing you the movies you love and the foods that helped make them what they are. You'll learn fun facts and stories, recast each movie with the guys, and maybe learn a new recipe! Episodes launch March 7. Subscribe now!
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Wayne Kirkpatrick - Season 10 Finale
This. Friggin. Guy.
Wayne Kirkpatrick is one of THE hit songwriters of modern music history. You've heard his work sung by the likes of everyone from Garth Brooks and Eric Clapton to Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant, with a little Chris Gaines and Little Big Town thrown in just for fun.
From pop to CCM to country and even Broadway, the mega-hits just keep coming from an absolute legend with the pen,
You Raise Me Up (Rivalry Week) - Episode 1019
“It’s everything I hate about the Titanic song, but slower.”
Yes yes yes, it's Rivalry Week once again--when we typically go head to head. But this season...there's a twist.
Rob and JP are BOTH taking on a worldwide smash. "You Raise Me Up," which you may know from from funerals, weddings, and awful tributes of all kinds, is this season's target, and we're going to give you the full story of its c
Silent Movie (w Andy Gullahorn)
One of the finest songwriters on this here planet (and JP's #SpotifyWrapped top artist!) joins us this week to talk about writing, bowling, and note-taking in the digital age. It's a serious geek-out week for our boy JP, so enjoy the even higher level of enthusiasm as we chat with Andy Gullahorn!
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Too High to Die (w Derrick Bostrom of Meat Puppets) - Episode 1017
This week we're dissecting one of Rob's favorite albums, the Meat Puppets 1994 album Too High to Die, the album that, along with Nirvana's Unplugged in New York, cast the band into the national spotlight.
Meat Puppets drummer and band historian Derrick Bostrom joins us for a thorough, if curmudgeonly, conversation about the band's penchant for weirdness, frustrations with the industry, and hopes f
"Time Has Come Today" (w Lester Chambers of The Chambers Brothers) - Episode 1016
Lester Chambers is part of the legendary Chambers Brothers, whose blend of folk, rock and psychedelic soul broke minds and barriers from the 1960s on, and who are at the forefront of Questlove's award-winning 2021 documentary, Summer of Soul.
This week we're covering The Chambers Brothers' absolutely iconic track "Time Has Come Today" in all its 11-minute glory, and spotlighting Lester's current i
Jack and Diane (John Cougar Mellencamp) w Dave Barnes - Episode 1015
An American classic song deserves and American classic guest, so we had to bring in the big guns--Uncle Dave Barnes returns to the third man chair to help us break down the John Cougar Mellencamp stalwart, "Jack and Diane." We'll break down the song into its best and funniest bits, and get into our usual shenanigans, which are even more shenanigany than usual with Dave in the room. Plus:
- Hot Tak
Switchfoot (w Jon Foreman) - Episode 1014
It's time to spend a little time with the breezy rock boys from San Diego! Yes indeed, Jon Foreman of Switchfoot is here to talk about the band's newest release, this is our Christmas album, his changing methodology over 25 years of recording and touring, and his beloved Padres. All that and more, including:
Al Pacino’s cat!
A bag of yams!
“God doesn’t need a lawyer; your job is to be honest.”
Tha
Don't Know Why (Norah Jones) w Jesse Harris - Episode 1013
The inescapable hit from the album that was almost literally off the charts, Norah Jones' "Don't Know Why," was written by today's guest, Jesse Harris! We'll talk all things Jesse with him, including his brand-new album, Silver Balloon. Plus the hard-hitting coverage of Norah Jones and the phenomenon that was her debut album Come Away With Me, and: Rob sings the wrong lyrics a hundred times! “Woul
Wedding Songs and Love Stories (w Crystal Alley)
Our most special guest of all time—Rob’s amazing wife Crystal—joins the show as we celebrate and dive into Rob and Crystal’s new EP, “Wedding Songs and Love Stories,” available today at your favorite streaming service, as well as on Bandcamp.
Get the album at robandcrystal.com or https://robandcrystalalley.bandcamp.com.
Album graphic design by the incomparable Zeke Tucker. @zeketucker on Instagram
Key Largo (w Bertie Higgins) - Episode 1011
Yacht rock time once again at The Great Song Podcast, and we’re sailing the high seas of Destin, Florida(?) with the captain of our hearts, Sir Bertie Higgins! This absolute earworm will have you reaching for the margarita mix and grilling shrimp by the basket, swaying with an old love. Plus:
How this song is an auditory message in a bottle that really worked!
The top 5 movie quotes of all time
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Cherry Pie (w Alan Hewitt) - Warrant - Episode 1010
Just get past your initial reaction and admit you love this song. You do, we do, and that's fine. Now that we've said it out loud, let's dig into an era-defining hit from the glam rock days, with co-writer Alan Hewitt of...The Moody Blues? Yep! We'll cover all that and more, including pie chat, ghost guitarists, and more Harriet Beecher Stowe than you’d probably expect.
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Billy Sheehan (Talas, David Lee Roth, Mr. Big, etc.) - 5 Year Anniversary Show
The greatest hard rock bassist of ALL TIME joins the show to celebrate five years of The Great Song Podcast! Billy Sheehan's cred is unquantifiable, and his work with David Lee Roth, Steve Vai, Mr. Big and SO many others proves it without a doubt. Billy sits down with us to talk about the new project from Talas, his career and style, and much more. Get ready for a wild ride! Thanks for listening,
Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) w/Elliot Lurie of Looking Glass
Episode 10.08
’70s September closes with one of the greatest hits of the decade, “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl),” and we’ve got writer/singer/guitarist Elliot Lurie here to tell us about the true Brandy, the massive integration of the song into Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, and much more!
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Mr. Bojangles/Fishin' in the Dark/Will the Circle Be Unbroken? (w John McEuen of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band)
It's time for an XL episode, because we couldn't choose just one song to help us chronicle the 50+ year career of the band that created the Americana genre. Founding Dirt Band member John McEuen joins us as we talk about a handful of our favorites from the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Also:
Rob’s terrible Norm Macdonald impression
Sparsely-worded choruses galore!
“And we wondered what took so long.”
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Mississippi Queen (w Corky Laing of Mountain)
An all-time rock monster of a song, and a perfect '70s rock gem, Mountain's "Mississippi Queen" stands tall as a peak (pardon the pun) example of what American rock music could be. And there's a great story to the song, which we'll learn courtesy of Mountain's own Corky Laing, who brought the song to the band.
Plus:
“When I play Mississippi Queen, I think of Jesus Christ”
Guitar pickup ash trays!
Don't Fear the Reaper (w Joe Bouchard of Blue Öyster Cult) - Episode 1005
It's '70s September, and we're rocking out with one of the all-time "dark metal" classics--the über-famous, über-controversial, ümlaut-loving Blue Oyster cult and their signature hit, "Don't Fear the Reaper." Rolling Stone's Song of the Year for 1976 gives us plenty to chew on, especially with BOC's Joe Bouchard to walk us through some history, including:
- Ghost stories, seances and haunted hotel
Come On Eileen (w Helen O'Hara of Dexys Midnight Runners) - Episode 1004
"Come On Eileen" is one of the most beloved and enduring UK hits of the '80s, and former Dexys Midnight Runners musical director and violinist Helen O'Hara is here to tell us all about it! '80s August wraps up with a 4th straight #1 hit as we kick off Season 10. Also:
- How this song is twice-stolen
- The original lyrics and topics of “Come On Eileen”
- An arsenal of fiddles!
- Helen being “more a
Opposites Attract (Paula Abdul ft MC Skat Kat) w OneGunn
Just who is MC Skat Kat, and what's he hiding? Well it's a complicated answer, but part of it involves a lot of awesome Prince stories, a lesson in helpful premature confidence, and some rotoscoping animation.
Paula Abdul's debut album "Forever Your Girl" remains one of the landmark debut albums, and we're digging into the smash hit duet "Opposites Attract" this week with the singing voice of MC S
(I Just) Died in Your Arms [w Nick Van Eede of Cutting Crew]
'80s August and Season 10 slam forward with another #1 hit! "(I Just) Died in Your Arms" (Tonight?) is one of the '80s most enduring rock hits, and Cutting Crew frontman and writer Nick Van Eede is with us to discuss the legendary track, along with a surprising number of revelations, including, and we kid you not--how the tragic death of Kobe Bryant almost saved the life of an American brand icon,
Need You Tonight (w Andrew Farriss of INXS) - Season 10 Premiere
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