Picture this: You're a successful chart-topping band, but your managers are writing all your hits and ignoring the songs you're writing. You wrote a track on your latest album that has potential, but the record company thinks you can improve it. So, without your managers knowing about it, you re-record it & release it as a single-- and it's a hit. That's the story of Sweet and "Fox On The Run". "Fox on The Run" (Andy Scott, Steve Priest and Brian Connolly) Copyright 1975 (Renewed) Sweet Publishing Ltd. All rights in the US and Canada Administered by WB Music Corp.  -- This show is part of the Pantheon network of music-related podcasts. Check out all the other great shows available! And please subscribe to this show — that way, you’ll never miss an episode, they’ll be delivered right to you.

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Sweet - "Fox On The Run"

It Came From Boston (Vol. 3): MIT graduate/Polaroid employee Tom Scholz recorded an album's worth of songs in his basement in Watertown, MA after work, and somehow the record eventually sold 25 million copies worldwide. Along with Brad Delp, Sib Hashian and some other guys (maybe?), were they the inventors of Corporate Rock, or the most successful DIY debut of all time? You decide. "Hitch A Ride" (Tom Scholz) Copyright 1976 Pure Songs - All Rights Administered by WB Music Corp. — We're part of the Pantheon Podcast network of music-related podcasts. Check out the other fine shows in the Pantheon family! And please subscribe to the show — that way, you’ll never miss an episode, they’ll be delivered right to you.

Boston - "Hitch A Ride"

Pink Floyd released "Us & Them" in 1973, but it fells like it could've been written yesterday. Can we ever get past our compulsion to separate "us" from "them"? This is a song for the ages, with some brilliant performances across the board from everyone involved-- band members, guest artists, backing singers and recording engineers alike. Let's try to listen to this song afresh and rediscover what makes this classic track great. "Us & Them" (Roger Waters, Richard Wright) Copyright 1973 Pink Floyd Music Publishers and Warner/Chappell Artemis Music Limited -- This show is one of many great podcasts on the Pantheon Podcasts network. Check 'em all out!

Pink Floyd - "Us And Them"

This being Episode # 57, I thought it would be fun to revisit '57 -- as in the year 1957. With the loss of Little Richard recently, virtually all of the early pioneers of Rock 'n' Roll are gone now, so let's take a look back at the music and the musicians behind rock's first big year. This episode was also inspired by the book "The History Of Rock & Roll, Volume 1" by Ed Ward. Most of the research, facts & figures came from this excellent book, and I highly recommend it. You can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/History-Rock-Roll-1920-1963/dp/125007116X/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?dchild=1&keywords=edward+history+of+rock+and+roll+volume+1&qid=1589486282&s=books&sr=1-2-fkmr0 There's also an audiobook version available. -- This show is just one of many great music-related podcasts on the Pantheon network. Try them out! Please subscribe to the show — that way, you’ll never miss an episode, they’ll be delivered right to you.

57 on '57

Earth, Wind & Fire's 6th album, That's The Way of The World, was ostensibly a soundtrack album; when the film bombed, the album was on the verge of fading away, too-- until "Shining Star" was released as a single and it became their first (and surprisingly only) #1 Top 10 Hit. The whole band is on fire here; beneath the pop sheen is the heaviest of funk grooves, with particularly tasty guitar & bass work. Let's climb inside this funk machine & see what it took to create this stellar track. Earth Wind & Fire - "Shining Star" (Maurice White, Philip Bailey and Larry Dunn) Copyright 1975 (Renewed 2003) EMI April Music Inc.  -- This show is part of the Pantheon network of music-related podcasts. Check out their other shows! Don't forget to subscribe to the show — that way, you’ll never miss an episode, they’ll be delivered right to you.

Earth, Wind & Fire - "Shining Star"

A Todd Rundgren album can vary between pure pop to bossa nova, guitar rock to wild experimentation; like the proverbial box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get with the next Rundgren album. Released in 1989, the Nearly Human album is Todd at his best, a pop masterpiece of well-crafted songs performed impeccably, live-in-the-studio. "Parallel Lines" is one of the strongest cuts, initially written for an off-Broadway musical based on the script for a never-produced 3rd Beatles movie. "Parallel Lines" (Todd Rundgren) Copyright 1989 Fiction Music, Inc./Todd Rundgren BMI -- This show is one of many great podcasts on the Pantheon Podcasts network. Check 'em all out!

Todd Rundgren - "Parallel Lines"

The best British band from the '60's that never hit the bigtime in America-- Small Faces. Steve Marriott, Ronnie Lane, Kenny Jones and Ian McLagan would become rock legends due to their future projects (Humble Pie, The Who, The Faces, etc) , but it all started for them here. Small Faces recorded a number of psychedelic pop gems, but "Tin Soldier" may be the pinnacle. Shall we have a listen? Small Faces - "Tin Soldier" (Steve Marriott, Ronnie Lane) Copyright 1967 EMI United Partnership Limited -- This show is part of the Pantheon network of music-related podcasts. Check out their other shows!

Small Faces - "Tin Soldier"

Back in '77, one thing UK punk bands didn't have much use for was love songs. But Pete Shelley of the Buzzcocks wrote what could be called "modern love songs"; honest songs about longing, romance, loneliness, and yes, love -- all laced with self-deprecating humor. But their music was aggressive, all raging guitars, pounding drums & pummeling bass. With those thoughtful (dare I say, sensitive) lyrics on top, it was the best of both worlds. On this episode, we take a deep dive into the Buzzcocks classic "What Do I Get?". If you enjoyed this episode, check out The Hustle Podcast's interview with Steve Diggle. Buzzcocks - "What Do I Get?" (Pete Shelley) Copyright 1978 Complete Music Limited -- This show is one of many great music-related podcasts on the Pantheon network. You should check them out!

Buzzcocks - "What Do I Get?"

"War" was originally written for The Temptations, but when Motown was too squeamish to have one of their top acts release an overtly anti-Vietnam song, Edwin Starr stepped up and secured his place in history. His no-holds-barred delivery of "War" resulted in one of the most commercially successful protest songs ever recorded. Though Edwin Starr never reached these heights again, he left his mark with a song that transcended its Vietnam-era roots: It was one of the songs on Clear Channel's no-play list after September 11, 2001. "War" (Norman Whitfield & Barrett Strong) Copyright 1970 Jobette Music Co, Inc. -- This show is just one of many great music-related podcasts on the Pantheon network. Check them all out!

Edwin Starr - "War"

It Came From Boston (Vol. 2): Local boy from Wellesley, MA pays his dues in & around Boston and New York; eventually becomes a solo artist and strikes gold on his 2nd solo album, Don't Say No. "Lonely Is The Night" was the 2nd single and my favorite track from the album, so let's have a listen to this classic track from the early '80's.   "Lonely Is The Night" (Billy Squier) Copyright 1981 Songs Of The Knight -- This show is part of the Pantheon network of music-related podcasts. Check out their other shows!

Billy Squier - "Lonely Is The Night"

For the 50th episode of the podcast, we're mixing it up a bit. I just finished reading a fascinating book my Andrew Grant Jackson where he lays out his belief that 1965 was "The Most Revolutionary Year In Music". Let's have a listen to some of the sounds of '65 and see if we agree. The Beatles, the Stones, the Byrds, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Motown... it's all there. You can find a copy of his book here: https://www.amazon.com/1965-Most-Revolutionary-Year-Music/dp/1250059623 (and no, I don't get any $$ for recommending it-- I just like the book!) -- This show is just one of many great music-related podcasts on the Pantheon network. Check them all out!

Was 1965 the Most Revolutionary Year in Music?

A Robyn Hitchcock song is so unique, it could only come from the mind of Robyn Hitchcock. From his first recordings with The Soft Boys in the '70's through to his solo work today, Robyn is a singular artist with a vision all his own. This is a track from my favorite Hitchcock album, Element Of Light.   "Airscape" (Robyn Hitchcock) Copyright 1986 August 23rd/Bug Music As mentioned during the podcast - the Glass Harmonica: https://youtu.be/eEKlRUvk9zc https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glass_harmonica -- This show is just one of many great music-related podcasts on the Pantheon network. Check them all out!

Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians - "Airscape"

Wealth and excess go together; emptiness and detachment are right around the corner. This song delves into all of that, along with a particular obsession. What do you do when money no longer buys you a thrill? Bryan Ferry has some thoughts... NOTE: Though there's no profanity used in this episode, the discussion does involve sexual activities so be warned... you might wanna listen to this one on headphones.   "In Every Dream Home A Heartache" (Bryan Ferry) Copyright 1973 Careers-BMG Music Publishing (BMI) This podcast makes multiple references to Marie-Hélène de Rothschild's "Surrealist Ball". More details on the infamous event here, if you're interested: https://dangerousminds.net/comments/glimpses_of_the_extravagant_surrealist_ball_of_1972 https://therake.com/stories/icons/party-animals-the-rothschild-surrealist-ball/ The song as used in the opening scene of "Mindhunter" Season 2, Episode 1 on Netflix: https://youtu.be/9wqICwjCYGQ -- This show is just one of many great music-related podcasts on the Pantheon network. Check them all out!

Roxy Music - "In Every Dream Home A Heartache"

To say Rush has a devoted fan base would be an understatement. I know, because I was a card-carrying member of the "Rush Backstage Fan Club" back in the '80's. Perhaps no Rush song connected so directly with their fans as "Subdivisions". On this episode, we celebrate Neil Peart with a deeper look at this fan favorite. "Subdivisions" (Music by Geddy Lee & Alex Lifeson, Words by Neil Peart) Copyright 1982 Core Music Publishing This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Rush - "Subdivisions"

On this episode, we revisit the great '70's hard rock/power pop album Attention Shoppers! by Starz. "X-Ray Spex" is a blast of punky pop with some interesting use of studio effects. Turn it up!   "X-Ray Spex" (Peter Sweval, Joe X. Dube, Michael Lee Smith, Brendan Harkin & Richie Ranno) Copyright 1978 Starzongo Music, Inc/Rock Steady Music, Inc/ASCAP -- This show is part of the Pantheon network of music-related podcasts. Check out their other shows!

Starz - "X-Ray Spex"

Welcome to the “I’m In Love With That Song” Podcast. Each episode, we’ll take one of my favorite songs and dive deep into it, listening to all the nuances that make it a great song. You may be unfamiliar with some of these songs, while others you’ve probably heard a hundred times, but I bet if we listen closely, we can discover something new. Of course, there’s no definitive answer to what makes a great song—beauty is in the ear of the beholder—these are just my personal favorites, but I hope you love these songs, too.

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I'm In Love With That Song

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