Why This Song?

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Episodes 11

Avg. Duration 9m

Activity Highly Active

Since Jul 2025

Latest Episode Jan 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule

Monthly

Format

Episodic

Consistency

53%

Hosting

feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

The ”WHY” of the song. Why does it even exist in this world? Why do we love it so much? Why after all these years do, we still love it? And why will we love it in years to come? A curious new podcast series about pop music, and pop culture. We all obsess over music. You can find out everything about your favourite song: how and where it was made, who the artists were… But a fascinating mystery remains: the why of the song. This show is all about pop and culture...because what else really matters? To get new episodes every time they drop. be sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts. To see WHY THIS SONG? on video watch and follow us wherever you get your videos. https://whythissong.lnk.to/podcast

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Recent Episodes

Why This Song? Episode 11: "Kung Fu Fighting" by Carl Douglas

Jan 20, 2026 11m

We're kicking off season 2 with this catchy song from 1974 by Carl Douglas. "Kung Fu Fighting" gained popularity in the dance clubs which led to it topping the singles charts in the UK and US and…

Why This Song? Episode 10: "Love Potion No. 9" by The Searchers

Dec 18, 2025 12m

In this episode you'll hear from John McNally and Frank Allen from The Searchers on why this love song with an exotic romantic formula became a hit and why it's still loved today. It was written by…

Why This Song? Episode 9: "Rapper's Delight" by The Sugarhill Gang

Dec 11, 2025 13m

We're joined by Nile Rodgers to break down the backstory of this legendary song and to get to the 'Why' it became a hit and why it's still a hit today. Why This Song? is a curious new video series…

Why This Song? Episode 8: "How Long" by Ace

Nov 04, 2025 8m

How long has this been going on?..In this episode we're diving into Ace's "How Long" to find out why it became a hit in 1974 and why it's still a favorite today. Why This Song? is a curious new video…

Why This Song? Episode 7: "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan

Sep 30, 2025 8m

One of the biggest hits of the 70s - and one of the saddest of all time. This week Chelsea explores a genuine classic - Gilbert O'Sullivan's 'Along Again (Naturally)'. Find out how Gilbert's…

Why This Song? Episode 6: "Build Me Up Buttercup" by The Foundations

Sep 16, 2025 7m

Join Chelsea for an instant jolt of feel-good singalong sunshine soul! But WHY does Build Me Up Buttercup by The Foundations still bring us so much joy - even when it's secretly the happiest song…

Why This Song? Episode 5: "She Blinded Me With Science" by Thomas Dolby

Sep 04, 2025 12m

SCIENCE! In this episode we hear from pioneer and polymath Thomas Dolby as he discusses his 1982 hit She Blinded Me With Science. Hear why Dolby experimented with sound, and how an eccentric British…

Why This Song? Episode 4: "You Don't Mess Around With Jim" by Jim Croce

Aug 19, 2025 7m

Travel with us back to 1972, to find out why one of the best storytellers in American folk music got his first big hit. Jim Croce used his experiences in Country and Western bars and pool halls, a…

Why This Song? Episode 3: "Hot Hot Hot" by Arrow

Aug 05, 2025 6m

Is this THE song of summer? Arrow's Hot Hot Hot is known around the world as meaning sunshine and good times. Join our host Chelsea as she explores the story of the Soca party anthem - and why Arrow,…

S1E2 Why This Song? Episode 2: "Pop Muzik" by M/Robin Scott

Jul 29, 2025 7m

POP! POP! POP MUZIK! You may have heard this 1979 hit all over your Tiktok FYP. In this episode, host Chelsea explores why this experimental earworm is inspiring dance crazes 46 years on, and we hear…

S1E1 Why This Song? Episode 1: "Hold Me Now" by Thompson Twins

Jul 21, 2025 10m

In this episode we hear from Tom Bailey and Alannah Currie from the hugely successful 80s pop group Thompson Twins. Join host Chelsea Briggs as we explore how Tom and Alannah’s real life break-up…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Why This Song? have?

Why This Song? has published 11 episodes since July 2025, covering topics in Documentary, Music.

Is Why This Song? still active?

Why This Song? is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 9m.