I'm In Love With That Song Podcast

Every artist wants to pay tribute to the people who inspired them. No one's ever done it better than The Replacements' tribute to Alex Chilton. This song has a great hook and a chorus that stays with you... It's stayed with me so long that I named this podcast after it. "Alex Chilton" (Paul Westerberg, Tommy Stinson & Chris Mars) Copyright 1987 Done To Death Music (ASCAP), Nah Music (ASCAP) and Chris Mars Publishing Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Living under The Beatles' shadow was a blessing and a curse for Badfinger. One of the greatest Power Pop bands of all time, they crafted a catalog of great songs that defined the genre. "Day After Day" is one of the greatest singles of all time, featuring a beautiful melody, great performances, and a guest appearance by a Beatle. What more could you want? This song deserves a place in history. "Day After Day" (Pete Ham) Copyright 1971 Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adrian Belew is best known as a brilliant sideman & guitar foil (Frank Zappa, David Bowie, Talking Heads) and a member of King Crimson, but most people are unaware of his "band on the side", The Bears. The other 3 members are no slouches either-- this was really a band of 4 equal members that could all write great songs. The Bears blend Art-Rock and Power Pop in their own distinctive way. This song features lead vocals by 3 members, and packs plenty of substance & meaning into a 4:53 pop song. If you're unfamiliar with The Bears, this song provides a great entry point. "As You Are" (The Bears) Copyright 2001 Car Caught Fire Music/ASCAP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When a great soul singer meets a song by one of the great pop songwriting teams, magic ensues. Al Green takes a song by the Bee Gees and turns it into one of the classic singles of all time. Let's nurse our broken hearts together as we dig into this amazing song. Please take a minute to share this podcast, and thanks for spreading the word! "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" (Barry Gibb & Robin Gibb) Copyright 1971 Gibb Brothers Music Use discount code "lovethatsong" to save 15% on all kinds of cool music merch at OldGlory.com 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/wilson-pickett-ninety-nine-and-a-half-wont-do https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/edwin-starr-war https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/aretha-franklin-a-change-is-gonna-come Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writing a hit song about writing a hit song? Genius! This song has everything a great pop-rock song needs-- a memorable melody, great chorus, smart lyrics and killer vocals. This song always makes me smile. Don't forget to share & leave comments! "Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)" (Eric Carmen) Copyright 1974 C.A.M. USA Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kiss was the band that turned a generation of kids -- including me -- into rock & roll obsessives. Love 'em or hate 'em, Kiss became huge stars after the release of the "Destroyer" album in 1976. This is one of my favorite songs on the album, and features some off-the-wall moments like circus instruments, odd time signatures and a mysterious guitar solo. Your uniform is leather, your power is your age-- set the world on fire, baby! "Flaming Youth" (Ace Frehley/Paul Stanley/Gene Simmons/Bob Ezrin) Copyright 1976 Cafe Americana, Inc/Kiss Songs, Inc (ASCAP)/All By Myself Publishing Co Ltd. (BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Utopia is back together for a reunion tour this Spring (2018), so there's no better time to revisit one of their great songs. I think this era of Utopia pretty much invented "Progressive Pop" and this song is a great example of their songcraft and musical skills. See you on the road to Utopia! (And don't forget to share this podcast with friends, leave comments on iTunes, etc. It really helps!) "The Road To Utopia" (Utopia) Copyright 1980 Fiction Music/Utopia (BMI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With this song, David Bowie practically invents the Goth-Punk-Cabaret genre. It's an epic song with brilliant piano by Mike Garson. Let's explore the track and see what makes this masterpiece tick. And if you like the podcast, please share! "Time" (David Bowie) Copyright 1973 Tinoretto Music (BMI) administered by RZO Music Inc Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc (BMI), Chrysalis Songs (BMI) (phew, that's a mouthful.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Petty always knew how to write an anthem, and this is one of his best. A rallying cry for anyone who's been rejected or on the losing side of love. "Even The Losers" (Tom Petty) Copyright 1979 Alamo Music Corp (ASCAP) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's start things off with one of my favorite McCartney songs - a tune most people haven't heard but should've been a big hit. This song has everything I love about McCartney-- a terrific lead vocal, great bass part, an arrangement that keeps evolving and cool production. Enjoy! "Daytime Nighttime Suffering" (Paul McCartney) Copyright 1978 MPL Communications Inc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brief introduction to this podcast, just to let you know what it's all about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices