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S5E24 Queen 'Bohemian Rhapsody'
Welcome to our podcast where we take you on a journey through the fascinating story behind one of the most iconic songs in rock music history: Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody."The genesis of this…
S5E23 Amy Winehouse 'Valerie'
The story behind the song "Valerie" is first and foremost the true story of Dave McCabe, lead singer of the Zutons, a rock band from Liverpool. The song is dedicated to Valerie Starr, Dave's…
S5E22 Deep Purple 'Smoke on the Water'
Welcome to the podcast where we dive deep into the stories behind some of the most iconic songs in music history. In this episode, we will be talking about the classic rock anthem "Smoke on the…
S5E21 Edwyn Collins 'A Girl Like You'
Welcome to the podcast where we uncover the story behind the hit song 'A Girl Like You' by Edwyn Collins. This song is intimately linked to the romantic biography of its author, composer, and…
S5E20 U2 'Beautiful Day'
Welcome to a special backstage pass episode where we unravel the remarkable journey of a song that revitalized the career of one of the most iconic Rock bands of all time. Join us as we delve into…
S5E19 David Bowie 'China Girl'
Welcome to a backstage pass to unravel the captivating story behind one of David Bowie's greatest hits: "China Girl." Join us in this episode as we explore the remarkable journey of this iconic…
S5E18 The Police 'Walking On The Moon'
In this podcast, we dive into the story behind one of The Police's most iconic songs, 'Walking On The Moon'. The tale starts with a chance encounter between Sting and a composer friend in Munich.…
S5E17 Portishead 'Glory Box'
Join us for a captivating journey as we delve into the fascinating story behind one of the iconic tracks in the world of trip hop. In this episode, we explore "Glory Box" by the renowned group…
S5E16 Dire Straits 'Money for Nothing'
Join us on an exhilarating journey into the heart of one of the most iconic guitar riffs in musical history. In this episode, we uncover the fascinating story behind the creation of 'Money for…
S5E15 Amy Winehouse 'Rehab'
It's 2005, and Amy Winehouse has already had a small national success with her first album, "Frank." However, her demons are beginning to take hold, and her manager feels that she needs to go to…
S5E14 The Pretenders 'Brass in Pocket'
In this episode, we explore the tale behind the timeless track "Brass in Pocket" by The Pretenders, released in 1979.Join us as we unravel the intriguing journey of Chrissie Hynde, the mastermind…
S5E13 Phil Collins 'In The Air Tonight'
Welcome to another episode of our podcast, where we take you behind the scenes and uncover the fascinating stories behind iconic songs. In today's episode, we have an exclusive backstage pass to the…
S5E12 Oasis 'Wonderwall'
In 1995, "Wonderwall" was released as the third single from Oasis' album "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?". The song became a huge hit, propelling the band to global success and making it one of…
S5E11 Elton John 'Crocodile Rock'
In this episode, we delve into the captivating story behind one of Elton John's most iconic tracks - Crocodile Rock. Released in 1972, this timeless song became the first of many chart-topping hits…
S5E10 Dave Stewart ‘Lily Was Here'
Candy Dulfer had started playing the saxophone at the age of six, inspired by her father Hans Dulfer, a renowned jazz saxophonist in the Netherlands. By the time she was 14, she was already playing…
S5E9 Madness 'One Step Beyond'
Welcome to this episode of our podcast, where we dive into the fascinating story behind the iconic song "One Step Beyond" by the band Madness. Join us as we explore the origins of this worldwide…
S5E8 Texas ‘Summer Son'
"Summer Son" by Texas is a catchy and upbeat pop-rock song that was released in 1999 and became a big hit in the UK and beyond. But do you know the story behind the song and the band's lead singer…
S5E7 Paul McCartney ‘Live And Let Die'
In the early 1970s, Paul McCartney was at the peak of his solo career following the breakup of the Beatles. At the same time, the James Bond franchise was thriving and looking for a new theme song…
S5E6 Amy Macdonald 'This Is The Life'
In this podcast, we dive into the story behind Amy MacDonald's hit song "This Is The Life". We follow the journey of a young girl from Scotland who found inspiration in music legends like David Bowie…
S5E5 Chris De Burgh 'The Lady In Red'
Join us in this episode as we uncover the captivating story behind the iconic track "Lady in Red" by the renowned artist Chris de Burgh. With a global album sales record exceeding 40 million, Chris…
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