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Lyrics Of Their Life - The Music Biography Podcast

Lyrics Of Their Life is a Music Biography and Documentary style podcast that explores the extraordinary lives, lived by those that wrote or performed the songs we know & love. Come on a journey with your host Adam Hampton as we take an in depth look through these musicians lives from their birth to the current day, or in some cases their death. Here you"ll find complete biographies on legendary musicians such as Freddie Mercury, Stevie Nicks, Meatloaf, Kurt Cobain, AC/DC, Prince, Tracy Chapman

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51:02

The Story Behind - Tears In Heaven

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2025/11/14

In this episode of Lyrics Of Their Life – The Story Behind, we delve into the devastating tragedy that inspired one of the most moving ballads ever written, “Tears in Heaven” by Eric Clapton.As we examine how the deeply flawed Eric Clapton confronted unimaginable grief after the tragic death of his four and a half year old son Conor, who tragically fell 53 storeys from a New York apartment building in 1991. As we discover how such tragedy and heartbreak could inspire a song that would resonate

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78:35

Meat Loaf (Part 3) - The Comeback

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2025/10/29

In Part 3 of the Meat Loaf story, we explore the turbulent years and meteoric comeback between Dead Ringer and Bat Out of Hell II. As Meat Loaf’s partnership with Jim Steinman collapses once again after Dead Ringer fails to live up to expectation and Steinman is released from his recording contract. As Steinman finds new found success penning massive hits for other artists like Bonnie Tyler with Total Eclipse of the Heart and Air Supply with Making Love Out of Nothing at All.While Steinman

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49:57

The Story Behind - I Don't Like Mondays

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2025/10/16

In this episode, we delve into the tragic and controversial story that inspired the Boomtown Rats’ haunting hit, "I Don't Like Mondays." We trace the origins of the song and how lead singer Bob Geldof and keyboardist Johnny Fingers came up with the idea, before taking listeners back to 1979 when 16-year-old Brenda Ann Spencer opened fire at a school in San Diego, California, killing two people and injuring nine.We also explore the events leading up to the shooting, Brenda’s background, possible

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52:15

Interview with Billy Gudgeon

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2025/10/02

In this special episode, I catch up with an old mate and one of Australia's rising country music artists, Billy Gudgeon. We dive into everything from growing up in a small country town to the musical influences that shaped his sound. Billy shares some wild on-stage stories, opens up about the meaning behind songs like Back To Country, Husband & Wife, and Kiss My Glass, and even reveals which legendary artist he'd bring back from the dead if he could.Plus, we get a sneak peek at what's next for

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79:51

Meat Loaf (Part 2) - Price Of Fame

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2025/09/24

Bat Out Of Hell would cement Meat Loaf as a household name and rising star of the music industry but fame hit hard. In this episode, we trace the whirlwind rise that led to physical collapse, creative clashes, and personal turning points. From losing his voice to butting heads with his creative partner Jim Steinman, the pressure would become all too much for Meat as cracks began to show on and off the stage before he eventually walked away from the limelight. But amid all of the chaos, he found

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23:43

The Story Behind - Dancing In The Moonlight

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2025/09/20

In this brand new series, we dig deep into the story behind some of the most memorable hits that we all know and love. In this episode of The Story Behind we uncover the unexpected and harrowing origin of the feel-good anthem “Dancing in the Moonlight.”What sounds like a carefree celebration of joy and unity under moonlit skies was, in fact, born out of a traumatic and violent experience. Songwriter Sherman Kelly and his girlfriend were brutally attacked by a notorious gang—a moment that would

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53:54

Interview: Lil Wolf

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2025/09/11

In this special episode I sit down for an interview with an up-and-coming indie artist out of Canada named Lil Wolf. Currently based in LA, Lil Wolf blends the genres of electronica, afro house and ambient soul creating warm melodic tracks with lyrics straight from the heart. During the interview we discover Lil Wolf’s musical influences, his struggles growing up including the loss of his mother at just the age of 10, his rebellious teenage years, his incredible experiences travelling the world

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EP 36: Meat Loaf (Part 1) - From Texas To Hell

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2025/08/22

In this first instalment of the Meat Loaf story we explore Marvin Lee Aday's childhood as he struggled with being raised in a strict Christian household alongside his abusive alcoholic father Orvis and his "angel" of a mother Wilma. As we discover the origin of the name Meat Loaf, the severe bullying Meat endured while attending school due to his weight, his incredible interaction with President JFK on the day he was assassinated, Meat's dramatic journey to LA after a violent interaction with his

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EP 35: Sabrina Carpenter - On The Rise

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2025/07/07

In this episode of "On The Rise" we delve into the story of rising pop star Sabrina Carpenter as we follow her rise to stardom from her early days raised in small town Pennsylvania in the USA as she graced the stage at her elementary school talent shows to touring with the likes of Taylor Swift, selling out her own headline shows, bagging chart topping singles and albums worldwide and taking home 2 Grammy awards. In this episode we learn about Sabrina's greatest musical inspirations, her journey

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EP 34: Skyhooks - The Shirley Strachan Story

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2025/06/16

In this episode we delve into the story of Graeme "Shirley" Strachan and the Skyhooks members as we assess their rise to the top of the Australian music industry during the 1970's with hits like Horror Movie, Living In The 70's, Jukebox In Siberia, Ego Is Not A Dirty Word and All My Friends Are Getting Married. We also learn about all 5 members upbringings, how the Skyhooks formed, their attempt to make it in the USA, Bongo Starkie's crazy infamous axe story and the many break up's and reunion's the

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51:16

EP 33: The Japanese House - On The Rise

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2025/05/01

In this episode of "On The Rise" we explore the music and journey so far of Amber Bain aka The Japanese House as we discover how Amber came up with her stage name, the meaning behind some of her songs including Something Has To Change, Saw You In A Dream, Lilo and more. We also delve into Amber's struggle with her sexuality, her musical influences, her biggest achievements so far and her interesting relationships with singer/songwriter Marika Hackman and as part of a throuple. All that and more in

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EP 32: Tiny Tim (Part 4) - Final Years, Death & Legacy

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2025/03/16

In the final chapter of the Tiny Tim story we delve into his final living years as Tiny battles with being tagged with the dreaded "has been" tag while he also battles serious health issues that threaten to end his career and his life. In this episode Tiny joins the circus, stars in a horror film, marries twice and attempts to launch his own children's tv show while he also makes appearances on the Howard Stern show revealing his deepest darkest secrets on the controversial radio program while also

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97:46

EP 32: Tiny Tim (Part 3) - The Downfall

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2025/02/17

In Part 3 of the Tiny Tim story, we delve into Tiny's tumultuous relationship with Miss Vicky riddled with cheating scandals, emotional abuse and some physical. As the couple also suffer the devastating loss of a child that Tiny controversially named "IT" and celebrate the birth of their daughter Tulip. However as their marriage comes to an end, so to does Tiny's relationship with his daughter as Miss Vicky runs off to England taking up a job as a go go dancer and as a pornographic model leaving

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95:18

EP 32: Tiny Tim (Part 2) - Rise to Stardom

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2025/01/20

In Part 2 of the Tiny Tim story, we jump right back in as Tiny begins his climb to fame, performing in the gay bars of Greenwich village, New York, before landing his first record deal with Frank Sinatra's Reprise Records. We analyse Tiny's struggles with money, fame and women as Tiny becomes involved in a number of scandals that almost cost him his shot at the big time. We also take an in depth look into Tiny's first 3 studio albums including the classic, God Bless Tiny Tim, his iconic rendition of

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90:18

EP 32: Tiny Tim (Part 1) - The Origin Of A Troubled Soul

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2024/10/30

In Part 1 of this Halloween special, we delve into the real life horror story of Tiny Tim known best for his eerie rendition of Tiptoe Through The Tulips, accompanied by his ukulele and high falsetto vocal style as we explore the twisted origins of Herbert Butros Khaury and the trauma that he endured growing up, battling with his strict Marxist parents and his faith in god, to which Herbert claims was often tested by none other than Satan himself. Together we learn of Tiny's strange ways such as

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68:26

EP 31: Cody Simpson - Chasing Dreams

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2024/08/01

With the 2024 Paris Olympics in full swing, we take an inside look into the life and career so far of Cody Simpson as we get a closer look into his career both in the pool and on the stage as he chases his childhood dreams and makes them a reality. As we take you on a journey beginning with Cody's upbringing on the sunny Gold Coast of Australia where he first learnt to surf and swim before a cover version of a Jason Mraz classic that Cody uploaded to YouTube would catapult him to stardom sending him

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88:47

EP 30: Terence Trent D'Arby- Where Are They Now?

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2024/06/02

In this episode of Where Are They Now? we delve into the life and career of 80's star Terence Trent D'Arby or as he is known today as Sananda Maitreya as we journey from his strict upbringing as a child in the church under the thumb of his step father who restricted what music he was aloud to listen to. We also discuss Terence's experience with bullying and racial abuse during school. We then detail his experience at university and as a aspiring pro boxer before taking up a role in the US Army where

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EP 29: Luke Combs (Part 3) - Growin' Up & Gettin' Old

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2024/03/10

In the final part of the Luke Combs story we journey through Luke's life and career from mid 2019 to now as we take an in depth look at the albums What You See Is What You Get, Growin' Up and Gettin' Old. While Luke and Nicole tie the knot and welcome their 2 sons into the world all while juggling the touring life of being the hottest country star in the world and what Luke has in store for his fans in the future as he cements himself as a household name not only in the country music arena but in

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69:00

EP 29: Luke Combs (Part 2) - From Bar Stools To...

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2024/02/12

We're back with Part 2/3 of the Luke Combs story as Luke begins his rise to fame on the Nashville country music scene as his debut single Hurricane and the album This One's For You help take Luke from wannabe country star to the top as he breaks countless records along the way, scores number 1 hit records and cements his place as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. As we delve into Luke's relationship with Nicole Hocking, as we learn about the couples early days together, how they met and their

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51:19

EP 29: Luke Combs (Part 1) - Childhood to Nashville

Lyrics Of Their Life - The Music Biography Podcast ·

2023/11/20

In the first instalment of the Luke Combs story, we delve into Luke's upbringing raised in the beautiful, picturesque mountains of Ashville, North Carolina as we learn about his hobby's growing up and his musical influences before he ventured off to University in Boone to study both Business and Criminal Justice only to find his true passion to be music, with the late bloomer teaching himself how to play the guitar at the age of 21 before setting off on his journey to becoming a country music

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