I'm In Love With That Song Podcast

Music was expanding in all directions in the 1960's; one of my favorite genres is the psychedelic/garage rock from that era. Few songs capture the sound & the spirit of that style as "I Had Too Much To Dream (Last Night)" by The Electric Prunes. Take a trip with me back to those halcyon days with one of the flagship songs from the psychedelic period. "I Had Too Much To Dream" (Annette Tucker & Nancie Mantz) Copyright 1966 4-Star Music; copyright 2004 Acuff Rose Music Limited — This show is one of many great music-related podcasts on the Pantheon network. Give 'em a listen! And remember to follow this show, so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Renoff, author of “Van Halen Rising: How a Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal” and “Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer’s Life in Music”, joins us to talk about a pivotal album in his youth, "Burn" by Deep Purple. It also happens to be one of my favorite albums, too. We also spend some time talking about the first solo LP from bass player Glenn Hughes, another personal favorite of mine. If you liked this episode, check out the previous episode where we do a deep dive into the song "Burn": www.lovethatsongpodcast.com/deep-purple-burn/ -- This show is one of many great podcasts on the Pantheon Podcasts network, where you'll find a ton of podcasts focusing on the music & the artists we love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before there was Ziggy Stardust, there was Arnold Corns... Thanks to a legendary performance on Top Of The Pops, "Starman" was Bowie's first hit since "Space Oddity" and proved he wasn't a one-hit wonder. In this episode, we dig into the history of this song and the origin of Ziggy Stardust. "Starman" (David Bowie) Copyright 1972 Chrysalis Music Limited, EMI Music Publishing Limited & Tintoretto Music/RZO Music Here's a few more Bowie episodes for your listening pleasure: https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/david-bowie-space-oddity https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/david-bowie-station-to-station https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/david-bowie-time -- This show is one of many great podcasts on the Pantheon Podcasts network. Check 'em out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 2 years of COVID-19 shutdowns, live music is beginning to return. Let's celebrate the power & importance of live music by looking back at a critical moment in history. April 5, 1968: Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated the day before. America was on edge and riots were breaking out in cities across the country. But the city of Boston, MA held it together. Why? Because the Godfather Of Soul-- James Brown-- was in town. — This show is one of many great music-related podcasts on the Pantheon network. You should check them out! And remember to follow this show, so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our previous episode, we looked at the history of instrumental songs that topped the pop charts. For my money, there's never been a more unlikely hit instrumental than the synth-infused, riff-heavy stomper that is Edgar Winter's "Frankenstein". This episode, we break down this instrumental classic featuring Edgar Winter on keyboards, sax and drums. "Frankenstein" (Edgar Winter) Copyright 1972 EMI Longitude Music — This show is part of the Pantheon podcast network -- THE place for music junkies, geeks, nerds, diehards and fans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Years ago, instrumental songs were everywhere-- on the radio, the jukebox, and the Billboard Hot 100 chart. But over time, the instrumental faded from mainstream popularity. When was the last time you heard a new instrumental, or saw one topping the charts? In this episode-- our 100th show-- we explore the history of the pop instrumental as we ask the question. "Whatever happened to the instrumental hit song?" — This show is just one of many great music-themed podcasts on the Pantheon network. Check them out! And remember to follow this show, so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The "Albums That Made Us" series continues as Brian Jacobs (Pods & Sods contributor, and one of the most thoughtful music-lovers I know) joins us with a look at two central albums that have grown with us over the years. The older we get, the better these albums get: "Shoot Out The Lights" by Richard & Linda Thompson, and Bob Dylan's "Blood on The Tracks". -- This show is just one of many great podcasts on the Pantheon Podcasts network. There's something there for every rock fan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nothing came easy for Badfinger. Though they had success with their first few albums (all of them are must-have classics), they soon had a tough time, thanks to terrible management, record label indifference and bad timing. In 1974, worn-down & exhausted from the non-stop touring/recording/touring again grind, they dragged themselves into the studio... and, with help from producer Chris Thomas, made one of their best albums. Many fans say it IS their best. Unfortunately, few people heard it as it was withdrawn from stores shortly after its release, thanks to legal shenanigans. Things only got worse after that. But this record is a masterpiece; let's celebrate it with a look at the song "In the Meantime/Some Other Time". If you liked this episode on Badfinger, then check out our previous show on "Day After Day": https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/badfinger-day-after-day/ "In the Meantime/Some Other Time" (Mike Gibbins, Joey Molland) Copyright 1974 WB Music Group ASCAP — This show is one of many great music-related podcasts on the Pantheon network. Give 'em a listen! And remember to follow this show, so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aerosmith was a band on the brink of self-destruction when they set up in an old convent to record their next album in 1977. But despite the tension, drug abuse and general bad behavior, they managed to lay down a few great tunes, including "Kings And Queens". Let's dig into this Aerosmith classic. If you enjoyed this episode on Aerosmith, check out this previous show on their classic track "Seasons Of Wither": https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/aerosmith-seasons-of-wither/ "Kings And Queens" (Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer, Steven Tyler, Brad Whitford and Jack Douglas) Copyright 1977 Daksel Music Corp. and Song And Dance Music Co. All rights administered by Unichappel Music, Inc. -- This show is one of many great music-related podcasts on the Pantheon network. Give 'em a listen! And remember to follow this show, so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wilson Pickett only recorded 9 songs during his time at Stax in Memphis, but they were defining records. "Ninety-Nine And A Half (Won't Do)" is the last of those singles, released in May 1966. Though not as well-known as "In The Midnight Hour", "634-5789" or "Mustang Sally", this song is still a stone-cold classic in my book. Let's see what it's made of. "Ninety-Nine And A Half (Won't Do)" (Eddie Floyd, Steve Cropper, Wilson Pickett) Copyright 1966 Irving Music and Pronto Music Inc. — This show is one of many podcasts on the Pantheon podcast network -- THE place for music junkies to get your fix. Check 'em out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 50 years locked away in a vault, the world finally got to see and hear some of the abandoned footage from the Beatles "Let It Be" sessions. The new documentary "Get Back" gives us almost 8 hours of never-before seen film and an unprecedented look at The Beatles at work. It was worth the wait. On this Special Edition of the podcast, we're joined by 3 of the biggest Beatle fans I know-- Ken Mills, Craig Smith and Brian Jacobs-- to discuss this fascinating look at the most important band in rock history. — This show is one of many great music-related podcasts on the Pantheon network. You should check them out! And remember to follow this show, so you never miss an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Frank Marino announced his retirement in 2021 due to a medical condition, his fans were shocked. "Tales Of The Unexpected", indeed. So let's take a few minutes to appreciate this great guitar player with a look at one of his funkiest tracks. "Sister Change" (Frank Marino) Copyright 1979 Daksel Music Corp BMI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our annual Bonus Holiday Episode - This year, we're celebrating Hanukkah with a song that also doubles as a great Power Pop song any time of the year. Happy Holidays, everybody! "How Do You Spell Channukkahh?" (Adam Gardner & Dave Schneider) Copyright 2005 Gyro Spit Music/Jewshi Music (BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with another "Albums That Made Us" episode; this time my guest is author Christy Alexander Hallberg, whose new novel Searching For Jimmy Page is a must-read for any Led Zeppelin fan. On this episode, Christy shares how discovering Led Zeppelin IV was a life-changing moment, how the music has brought comfort over the years, and inspired her book. We also discuss one of my first album purchases, Queen's Day At The Races. Buy Christy's book here: https://www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/ This show is one of many podcasts on the Pantheon podcast network -- THE place for music junkies to get your fix. Check 'em out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 2021 marks 60 years since the first issue of "Fantastic Four", the comic book that launched the Marvel Universe. Rock music has had a love affair with comics for years; on this episode, we take a look at a handful of songs from the crossroads where Rock and Comics meet. I'm joined by 2 legendary podcasters, Ken Mills (PodKISSt, Zilch, Cheap Talk with Trick Chat, Pop!) & Eric Miller (Pods & Sods, The Daily Bern), who are equal fans of both comic books and rock 'n' roll. — This show is one of many great music-related podcasts on the Pantheon network. You should check them out! And remember to follow this show, so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for this Halloween Episode where we take a deep dive into one of the spookiest songs to ever hit the charts. There's a reason why this song has shown up everywhere from TV shows like "Supernatural", to films including "Halloween", the videogame "Ripper"-- its lyrics are even quoted in Steven King's "The Stand": because few songs are able to create a mood as deep and rich as this one. And it features one of the best guitar parts of all time. (And yes, we mention the cowbell.) "Don't Fear The Reaper" (Donald Roeser) Copyright 1976 Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC — This show is one of many great music-related podcasts on the Pantheon network. You should check them out! And remember to subscribe to this show, so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the novel Lost Horizon, Shangri-La is the mystical, hidden paradise of legend. In the The Kinks song, it's the name given to the humble home of Arthur, the main character in Ray Davies' concept album/rock opera Arthur (Or The Decline and Fall of The British Empire). Written as the accompaniment for a TV movie that was never produced, Arthur still stands as one of The Kinks' best works, and "Shangri-La" is the stand-out track from this album. "Shangri-La" (Ray Davies) Copyright 1969 Davray Music Limited, Carlin Music Corp If you enjoyed this show, please check out this episode: http://lovethatsongpodcast.com/the-kinks-autumn-almanac -- This show is one of the many great podcasts on the Pantheon Podcasts network. Check 'em all out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The "Albums That Made Us" series returns to explore the ways in which music has impacted our lives. This episode, we're joined by Jon Lamoreaux, host of The Hustle Podcast. Join us for a conversation about Jethro Tull, David Bowie, and the power of music to send us in new directions. — This show is one of many podcasts on the Pantheon podcast network -- THE place for music junkies to get your fix. Check 'em out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1971 was a banner year for great rock albums, and one of the best of the best that year was "Sticky Fingers" by The Rolling Stones. On this episode, we take a dive into a key track from that album, "Can't You Hear Me Knocking", where the Stones begin with a killer Keef riff and end up 7 minutes later in a completely different place. How did they get there? Let's take the journey with them… and along the way, we'll pay our respects to the late, great Charlie Watts. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to check out our deep dive on The Stones' "Gimme Shelter"-- one of our favorite episodes! The Rolling Stones – “Gimme Shelter” "Can't You Hear Me Knocking" (Mick Jagger & Keith Richards) Copyright 1971 ABKCO Music, Inc. All rights reserved. — This is one of the many great podcasts on the Pantheon Podcast network, the place to be for music-obsessed listeners like you & me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Who released a string of classic albums, but many consider Quadrophenia to be their best. It's certainly one of their most ambitious. Pete Townshend wrote the songs, but the stunning performances by Roger Daltrey (vocals), Keith Moon (drums) & John Entwistle (bass) bring the songs to life. Nowhere is that more evident on "The Real Me", which features all four members in top form, showing why they were one of the all-time great bands. The Who - "The Real Me" (Peter Townshend) Copyright 1973 Fabulous Music Ltd, Towser Tunes Inc and ABKCO Music Inc Like this episode? Here's another one on the Who you should check out: https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/the-who-the-naked-eye — This show is one of many podcasts on the Pantheon podcast network -- THE place for music junkies to get your fix. Take a listen to these shows! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sure, everyone knows "Stairway To Heaven", but "Achilles Last Stand" may be Jimmy Page's greatest masterpiece. Layers of guitars intertwined & augmenting each other in a virtual guitar orchestra, with stellar performances from the rest of the band. In this episode, we take a closer look at this underrated classic. "Achilles Last Stand" (Jimmy Page & Robert Plant) Copyright 1976 Flames Of Albion Music, Administered by WB Music Group (ASCAP) — This show is one of many great music-related podcasts on the Pantheon network. You should check them out! And remember to follow this show, so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For another episode in "The Albums That Made Us" series, I'm joined by Chris Czynszak, co-host of the "Decibel Geek" podcast and the organizer of the RockNPod Expo, to talk about how the same band, about 10 years apart, had a huge affect on both our lives. If you enjoyed this episode, here are a couple of other Kiss-related episodes for your listening pleasure: https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/kiss-flaming-youth https://lovethatlongpodcast.com/kiss-king-of-the-night-time-world — This show is one of many podcasts on the Pantheon podcast network -- THE place for music junkies to get your fix. Check 'em out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If Motorhead is to be remembered for one song, it would be "Ace Of Spades". The title cut from their most commercially successful album, a track that encapsulates Motorhead-- fast, loud, defiant. Let's dig into this heavy metal classic to see what makes it work. "Ace Of Spades" (Ian Kilmister, Edward Clarke and Philip Taylor) Copyright 1980 Motor Music Ltd, All rights administered by EMI Intertrax Music -- This show is one of many great podcasts on the Pantheon Podcast network. Check 'em out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Harrison emerged from the rubble of The Beatles breakup with all cylinders firing. After years of working in John & Paul's shadow, George had amassed a stockpile of great songs. It all burst out in 1970 on his triple-album set, All Things Must Pass. One of the standout tracks was "Beware Of Darkness", a warning to everyone (including himself) to be wary of corrupting influences. Featuring an all-star band, wall-of-sound production, and the introduction of George's slide guitar playing, which would define his sound for the rest of his career. Let's listen to the song many consider George's masterpiece. "Beware Of Darkness" (George Harrison) Copyright 1970 Harrisongs Ltd — This show is one of many great music-related podcasts on the Pantheon network. You should check them out! And remember to subscribe to this show, so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's another episode of our "Albums That Made Us" series, where we explore how music has made a big impact on our lives. We'll be joined by a guest to discuss an album that shaped their lives in some way. On this edition, we're joined by Chris Porter, who's had a long career in the music business as a concert producer, even programmer, talent buyer, and booking manager. And he's also an old friend. So join us for a discussion on "Aftermath" by The Rolling Stones and The Who's "Who's Next". Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inspired by David Hepworth's book, "Never a Dull Moment: 1971 - The Year That Rock Exploded" (and the forthcoming documentary based on his book), we take a quick look at the many great albums released in 1971. -- This show is one of the many great podcasts on the Pantheon Podcasts network. Check 'em all out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sugar Pie DeSanto (born Peylia Marsema Balinton) was a ton of dynamite in a tiny 4' 11" frame... and still is, at the time of this recording. Let's have a listen to this super-fun classic track, recorded with the great Etta James in 1966. "In The Basement (Part 1)" (Billy Davis, Raynard Miner & Carl Smith) Copyright 1966 Chevis Music Inc BMI Here's a few more episodes I think you'll enjoy: https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/merry-clayton-country-road https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/the-temptations-i-cant-get-next-to-you https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/aretha-franklin-a-change-is-gonna-come — This show is one of many great music-related podcasts on the Pantheon network. You should check them out! And remember to subscribe to this show, so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's give some overdue respect to a band of 4 great players who knew how to rock. Here's a guitar-driven update on an old blues classic, from one of the best live albums of the '70's. As a bonus, we take a side trip to explore the origins of a familiar guitar riff. "Honey Hush" (Lou Willie Turner) Copyright 1963 Unichappell Music Inc If you enjoyed this episode, take a listen to these previous shows: https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/humble-pie-thunderbox https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/fleetwood-mac-the-green-manalishi-with-the-two-prong-crown https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/the-rolling-stones-gimme-shelter -- This show is one of the many great podcasts on the Pantheon Podcasts network. Collect 'em all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's the first episode of a new series that we'll be exploring occasionally here on the "I'm In Love With That Song" Podcast. I'm always interested to hear about music that made a big impact on other people's lives; in this series, I'm inviting some fellow podcasters and friends in the music industry to discuss an album that shaped their lives in some way. For this first episode, Podcaster Extraordinaire Eric Miller joins us to talk about Living Color's "Vivid". And I discuss one of my influential albums, "Anthology" by Sky & The Family Stone. Hope you enjoy the conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ohio Players paid their dues for 15 years before their first #1 Top 100 hit, but by then, they were on fire (pun intended). Built on an incessant groove that won't quit, they brought heavy funk to the top of the pop charts. On this episode, we take a look at all the elements that make up this funky classic. "Fire" (Ralph Middlebrooks, Marshall Jones, Leroy Bonner, Clarence Satchell, Willie Beck & Marvin Pierce) Copyright 1974 Play One Music and Segundo Suenos Music If you enjoyed this episode, please check out these other episodes: https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/merry-clayton-country-road https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/earth-wind-fire-shining-star https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/marvin-gaye-i-heard-it-through-the-grapevine https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/rare-earth-i-just-want-to-celebrate - This show is one of many great podcasts on the Pantheon Podcasts network. Give 'em a listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's the difference between a "riff" and a "lick"? Between "reverb" and "slapback echo"? We try not to get too technical on this podcast, but occasionally some listeners get stumped by some of the terminology. So for our 75th episode, I thought I'd explain some of the terms we use on this show-- and why it's necessary to have this "language" to begin with. (Because there's no sheet music notation for "fuzz tone".) — This show is one of many great music-related podcasts on the Pantheon network. You should check them out! And remember to follow this show, so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every once in a while you hear a song by a band you've never heard of and it knocks you out. This was one of those songs for me. A band from Ireland comes out of nowhere (as far as the USA is concerned), gets some radio play with a great song, and then is largely forgotten here. Same ol' story. Should'a been a big hit, if ya ask me. But what do I know? Listen to this track along with me and see if you love it as much as I do. "Hello Hello Hello Hello Hello (Petrol)" (Written by Something Happens) Copyright 1990 Virgin Music, Inc. (ASCAP) -- This show is one of many great podcasts on the Pantheon Podcasts network. Check 'em all out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes, when times are tough and it seems like the world's against you, a song like this can keep you going. A stunning mix of jangling guitars, sparkling harmony vocals, and a heart-wrenching lead vocal by Alex Chilton, this is my favorite song from my favorite album by the band often referred to as "the greatest band you've never heard". "The Ballad Of El Goodo" (Alex Chilton & Chris Bell) Copyright 1972 Ardent/Koala Music Inc/Birdees Music Corp./Irving Music Inc USA — This show is one of many great music-related podcasts on the Pantheon podcast network. Check 'em out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'll happily go out on a limb and say Deep Purple was THE hard rock band of the '70's. They could shift from monster guitar riffs to complex classical-influenced passages to outright improvised jams-- all within one song. Built around a trio of top-of-their-game players (guitar, organ & drums), with a series of distinctive, powerful singers & bassists -- the lineup changes so iconic they became known as Deep Purple Mark I, Mark II, Mark III, etc. This episode, we'll break down the classic Mark III track, "Burn", and listen to all the ingredients in this witch's brew. "Burn" (Ritchie Blackmore, David Coverdale, Jon Lord and Ian Paice) Copyright 1974 Purple (USA) Music If you enjoyed this show, please check out these episodes: https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/glenn-hughes-crave https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/queen-keep-yourself-alive https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/rush-subdivisions https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/boston-hitch-a-ride -- This show is one of many great music-related podcasts on the Pantheon network. You should check them out! And don't forget to subscribe to the show — that way, you’ll never miss an episode, they’ll be delivered right to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Merry Clayton never had a big hit, but her voice can be heard in dozens of songs you know (we've listened to one of them here before-- see episode #42). One of the legendary background singers profiled in the documentary 20 Feet From Stardom, most of her solo work is largely unknown-- which is a shame, because there's some great music on those albums. Take this example from her first album, Gimme Shelter. Merry takes this James Taylor classic to a whole new place, one of my favorite cover songs of all time. "Country Road" (James Taylor) Copyright 1970 Blackwood Music Inc./Country Road Music Inc. (BMI) If you enjoyed this show, please check out these related episodes: https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/the-rolling-stones-gimme-shelter https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/aretha-franklin-a-change-is-gonna-come https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/the-temptations-i-cant-get-next-to-you https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/earth-wind-fire-shining-star https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/stevie-wonder-i-wish -- This show is just one of many great music-related podcasts on the Pantheon network. Check them all out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our annual BONUS HOLIDAY EPISODE - This time, we travel back in time & around the world for a truly psychedelic Christmas trip with the He 5. See you on the other side! THis show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some songs call for you to speak out & demand action. Some songs explore the deepest depths of your soul. Some songs are timeless expressions of love. This song... it just kicks ass. Humble Pie was a guitar riff machine, and Steve Marriott was 5' 5" of vocal dynamite. Add a trio of the finest backing singers-- Venetta Fields, Clydie King and Sherlie Matthews-- and you've got a party. "Thunderbox" (Clemson/Marriott) Copyright 1974 Almo Music Corp/Rule One Music (ASCAP) If you enjoyed this show, please check out these episodes: https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/small-faces-tin-soldier https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/thin-lizzy-rosalie -- This show is part of the Pantheon network of music-related podcasts, check out all the other great shows! And please subscribe to this show — that way, you’ll never miss an episode, they’ll be delivered right to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been 40 years since the death of John Lennon, a senseless loss that still stings. Here's one of my personal favorite Lennon tracks. We'll follow it from its early stages through to the final album version. "Nobody Loves You (When You're Down And Out)" (John Lennon) Copyright 1974 Lenono Music (BMI) All rights controlled and administered by EMI Blackwood Music Inc If you enjoyed this show, please check out these related episodes: https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/the-beatles-rain https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/paul-mccartney-wings-little-lamb-dragonfly https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/paul-mccartney-wings-daytime-nighttime-suffering -- This show is one of many great podcasts on the Pantheon Podcasts network, all available for your listening pleasure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's never been any shortage of drama with Fleetwood Mac... long before the soap opera of Rumours, there was the psychodrama of Peter Green (and Jeremy Spencer, and Danny Kirwan...). The saga of how Peter Green-- one of the brightest guitarists to come out of '60's Britain, right up there with Clapton/Beck/Page-- was lost to a drug-fueled spiritual black hole is one of the great "if only..." tales in Rock History. When he passed away in July 2020, I knew it was time to tackle a Green-era Mac classic... I just had to gin up the courage to revisit the nightmare that awaits in "The Green Manalishi (with the Two-Prong Crown)" "The Green Manalishi (with the Two-Prong Crown" (Peter Green) Copyright 1970 Palan Music Publishing Ltd. -- This show is one of the many great podcasts on the Pantheon Podcasts network. Check 'em all out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rare Earth's sound was equal parts funky soul and straight-up rock. For decades, when there's cause for celebration, folks have been crankin' up this chunk of funk rock. Let's take a closer look at how Rare Earth carved their place in history with this track. "I Just Want To Celebrate" (Nick Zesses, Dino Fekaris) Copyright 1971 Jobette Music Co., Inc (BMI) -- This show is one of many great music-related podcasts on the Pantheon network. You should check them out! And don't forget to subscribe to the show — that way, you’ll never miss an episode, they’ll be delivered right to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Alice Cooper recorded "Elected" in 1972, it was a satire about a rich, grandstanding, self-obsessed celebrity running for president. He's a "yankee doodle dandy in a gold Rolls Royce". We all laughed. That kind of thing could never happen in real life, right...? "Elected" (Alice Cooper, Michael Bruce, Dennis Dunaway, Neal Smith & Glen Buxton) Copyright 1973 Ezra Music Corporation, administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC -- This show is one of many great podcasts on the Pantheon Podcasts network. Check 'em all out! And don't forget to subscribe to this show so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Matthew Sweet, Shawn Mullins & Pete Droge (aka The Thorns) recorded "No Blue Sky" almost in 2002, they had no idea that the skies over the Western US would be thick with smoke, or that a global pandemic would isolate us in our homes. "It ain't right, it feels like forever..." pretty much sums up the year 2020. I'm fascinated in how songs can find new relevance years later. Let's listen to this gorgeous song and watch the sun go down together. "No Blue Sky" (S. Mullins, P. Droge, M. Altman, G. Phillips) Copyright 2003 — This show is one of many podcasts on the Pantheon podcast network -- THE place for music geeks, nerds, junkies & diehards. Or just fans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some bands take time to develop a unique sound, but Queen sounded like Queen right from the beginning. "Keep Yourself Alive" was the opening track on their first album, and it contains all the requisite Queen elements: the heavy riffs & orchestrated guitars, the vocal harmonies, dramatic musical shifts and Freddie's powerhouse voice. The band would go on to scale bigger heights, but the magic was there from the start. Let's have a listen. "Keep Yourself Alive" (Brian May) Copyright 1972 Queen Music Ltd — This show is one of many great music-related podcasts on the Pantheon network. You should check them out! And remember to subscribe to this show, so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hard to believe now, but Motown resisted releasing this song as a single. Marvin's version sat on a shelf for months before being relegated to an album track-- until some DJ's discovered it, and the rest is history. It became Motown's biggest selling hit at that time. And it's a true classic. In this episode, we'll look at how the track was put together and marvel at Marvin's performance. One of the greats. "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" (Norman Whitfield & Barrett Strong) Copyright 1966 Jobette Music Co, Inc., BMI Use the discount code "lovethatsong" to save 15% on your favorite music merch at Old Glory! If you enjoyed this show, please check out these related episodes: https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/wilson-pickett-ninety-nine-and-a-half-wont-do https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/the-temptations-i-cant-get-next-to-you https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/aretha-franklin-a-change-is-gonna-come https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/edwin-starr-war https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/earth-wind-fire-shining-star https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/stevie-wonder-i-wish -- This show is one of many great podcasts on the Pantheon Podcasts network. Check 'em all out! And don't forget to subscribe to this show so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emitt Rhodes had an extraordinary gift as a songwriter, a fantastic voice and was a remarkable musician-- he was one of the first artists to record by himself, playing every instrument on his albums. He passed away in July 2020, leaving behind a small but significant collection of albums. In tribute to this under-appreciated talent, I've selected a song from his most successful band, The Merry-Go-Round, a song that itself is a celebration of great music & great bands. Psychedelic '60's pop never got better than this. "Listen Listen!" (Emitt Rhodes) Copyright 1968 Thirty Four Music/La Brea Music Inc (ASCAP) -- This show is one of many great podcasts on the Pantheon Podcasts network. Collect 'em all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Picture this: You're a successful chart-topping band, but your managers are writing all your hits and ignoring the songs you're writing. You wrote a track on your latest album that has potential, but the record company thinks you can improve it. So, without your managers knowing about it, you re-record it & release it as a single-- and it's a hit. That's the story of Sweet and "Fox On The Run". "Fox on The Run" (Andy Scott, Steve Priest and Brian Connolly) Copyright 1975 (Renewed) Sweet Publishing Ltd. All rights in the US and Canada Administered by WB Music Corp. -- This show is part of the Pantheon network of music-related podcasts. Check out all the other great shows available! And please subscribe to this show — that way, you’ll never miss an episode, they’ll be delivered right to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It Came From Boston (Vol. 3): MIT graduate/Polaroid employee Tom Scholz recorded an album's worth of songs in his basement in Watertown, MA after work, and somehow the record eventually sold 25 million copies worldwide. Along with Brad Delp, Sib Hashian and some other guys (maybe?), were they the inventors of Corporate Rock, or the most successful DIY debut of all time? You decide. "Hitch A Ride" (Tom Scholz) Copyright 1976 Pure Songs - All Rights Administered by WB Music Corp. — We're part of the Pantheon Podcast network of music-related podcasts. Check out the other fine shows in the Pantheon family! And please subscribe to the show — that way, you’ll never miss an episode, they’ll be delivered right to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pink Floyd released "Us & Them" in 1973, but it feels like it could've been written yesterday. Can we ever get past our compulsion to separate "us" from "them"? This is a song for the ages, with some brilliant performances across the board from everyone involved-- band members, guest artists, backing singers and recording engineers alike. Let's try to listen to this song afresh and rediscover what makes this classic track great. "Us & Them" (Roger Waters, Richard Wright) Copyright 1973 Pink Floyd Music Publishers and Warner/Chappell Artemis Music Limited -- This show is one of many great podcasts on the Pantheon Podcasts network. Check 'em all out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This being Episode # 57, I thought it would be fun to revisit '57 -- as in the year 1957. With the loss of Little Richard recently, virtually all of the early pioneers of Rock 'n' Roll are gone now, so let's take a look back at the music and the musicians behind rock's first big year. This episode was also inspired by the book "The History Of Rock & Roll, Volume 1" by Ed Ward. Most of the research, facts & figures came from this excellent book, and I highly recommend it. You can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/History-Rock-Roll-1920-1963/dp/125007116X/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?dchild=1&keywords=edward+history+of+rock+and+roll+volume+1&qid=1589486282&s=books&sr=1-2-fkmr0 There's also an audiobook version available. If you enjoyed this show, you may also like this one: https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/was-1965-the-most-revolutionary-year-in-music -- This show is just one of many great music-related podcasts on the Pantheon network. Try them out! Please subscribe to the show — that way, you’ll never miss an episode, they’ll be delivered right to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earth, Wind & Fire's 6th album, That's The Way of The World, was ostensibly a soundtrack album; when the film bombed, the album was on the verge of fading away, too-- until "Shining Star" was released as a single and it became their first (and surprisingly only) #1 Top 10 Hit. The whole band is on fire here; beneath the pop sheen is the heaviest of funk grooves, with particularly tasty guitar & bass work. Let's climb inside this funk machine & see what it took to create this stellar track. Earth Wind & Fire - "Shining Star" (Maurice White, Philip Bailey and Larry Dunn) Copyright 1975 (Renewed 2003) EMI April Music Inc. If you enjoyed this show, please check out these related episodes: https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/stevie-wonder-i-wish https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/the-temptations-i-cant-get-next-to-you https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/edwin-starr-war -- This show is part of the Pantheon network of music-related podcasts. Check out their other shows! Don't forget to subscribe to the show — that way, you’ll never miss an episode, they’ll be delivered right to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices