A Look Back At 2021: Revelatory Moments in Classic Rock from Behind The Song
Over the past year, the Behind The Song podcast has explored some of the most interesting backstories and lyrics in classic rock. From Tom Scholz’s fa...
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Dig deep into the lyrics of classic rock songs and the storytellers that created them in "Behind The Song," a podcast by The Drive's Janda Lane. Hear what was happening behind the scenes while some of the most iconic songs in rock history were being written.
“Wonderful Christmastime” by Paul McCartney: the $15 million song
Written in less time than it takes to light up the yule log, Paul McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmastime” continues to be played around the world during...
Led Zeppelin's "Thank You" is a love letter from a grateful Robert Plant
“Thank You” by Led Zeppelin, released on their incredible second album, shows the softer side of Robert Plant. Written for his wife at the time, Maure...
"Eminence Front" by The Who: Pete Townshend's midlife crisis
“Eminence Front” by The Who was recorded at a crucial time for the band, after the death of drumming legend Keith Moon and during a very rocky period ...
How John Lennon's death inspired Red Rider's "Lunatic Fringe"
“Lunatic Fringe” by Red Rider is perfectly spooky-sounding for Halloween season, but the song is actually about something much scarier than ghosts and...
The story behind Rod Stewart's "Maggie May"
“Maggie May” by Rod Stewart catapulted his solo career when it was released in 1971, and it's based on a real life event that happened to the rock sta...
Behind The Song: Scorpions "Wind Of Change"
“Wind Of Change” by Scorpions has the rare distinction of being a history lesson within a huge rock ballad, released after the Berlin Wall came crashi...
Behind The Song: Neil Young "Heart Of Gold"
“Heart Of Gold” by Neil Young is his only #1 hit, a song that was recorded in just two takes with an assembly of artists in Nashville including James ...
Behind The Song: Bad Company "Silver, Blue and Gold"
“Silver, Blue and Gold” by Bad Company is a fan favorite from the supergroup, but it was never released as a single. Written by Paul Rodgers for the R...
Behind The Song: Don Henley "The Boys Of Summer"
“The Boys Of Summer” by Don Henley is one of the quintessential end of summer songs, and it has a surprising history. With music written by Mike Campb...