148: Another Chat With John Hall
John Hall, you may remember from a couple of episodes ago, is the founder of the band Orleans. He recently released a solo album, his seventh (if you ...
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Every week I choose a song from the 50s through the 80s and dive into its history, the story behind the song and other items of interest. Find more stuff at www.howgooditis.com
147: 99 Luftballons
I gotta tell you, I've been trying like a maniac to record this episode for several days. I typically take a break in August when I go to the Podcast ...
146: A Chat With John Hall
John Hall has been around the block a few times, and he's not finished traveling. In fact, when he and I chatted via Skype a short time ago, he was in...
145: I Honestly Love You
Original cover photo by awatif abdulaziz on Scopio Olivia Newton-John was already a pretty big star by the time 1974 rolled around, but she still h...
144: Everlasting Love
The interesting thing about this song is that it was written for a specific singer. That said, it's been a pretty big hit for many different artists o...
143: Me and Bobby McGee
Since I was a young adult, I've liked listening to Janis Joplin. That bluesy rasp she always had going on really underlined her overall sound. And lik...
142: Anthony Robustelli
This week I've got something extra-special for you. It's an interview with Anthony Robustelli, whom I got to speak with recently via Skype. Anthony is...
141: Fire and Rain
James Taylor was a talented guy, but early in his career he was having a tough time getting a break. Even when the Beatles signed him to their label, ...
Where I’ve Been
Where have I been? Let's start with: I'm okay, my family is okay, everybody's okay. My wife, as you may know, was considered especially vulnerable to ...
140: Cars
When I was in high school, there was a guy I knew named Phil. Phil and I shared an art class, a class I had to be talked into attending because I'd ha...