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The Great Song Podcast

Rob Alley

Celebrating the greatest songs in modern music history and the creators behind them.

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01:44:36

Cosmo's Factory (Creedence Clearwater Revival) w/...

The Great Song Podcast ·

2021/02/10

We kick off Season 7 with one of the biggest American rock bands in history, and one of their most iconic albums! Plus we chat with the album's titular inspiration, CCR drummer Doug "Cosmo" Clifford! In this episode: - The “Do Not Play on Radio” list CCR landed on - How CCR’s Woodstock performance almost got derailed by a paper rock - Fogerty, California Swamp Rock, and random saxophone solos - Doug “Cosmo” Clifford’s new 30+ year old album! ---------------- Want MORE show? Join us on PATREON for

00:53:38

A Long December (Counting Crows) - Season 6 Finale,...

The Great Song Podcast ·

2020/12/30

Season 6 comes to a close, and so does the longest. year. ever. The perfect metaphor for breathing in the last of 2020 and looking hopefully toward a new 2021, Adam Duritz and company give us the perfect heavy but meaningful close to an epic season. All the best going forward. Thanks for everything. - Rob and JP Want MORE show? Join us on PATREON for weekly reaction mini-sodes, new ways to interact with us, and chances to be part of the show! patreon.com/greatsongpod Connect with us on socials for

00:48:48

Last Christmas (Wham!) w/ Dave Barnes - Episode 619

The Great Song Podcast ·

2020/12/23

Uncle Dave, aka heartthrob and songster Dave Barnes, returns as special guest cohost as we get in the celebration mode for the holidays! Wham!'s "Last Christmas" has joined Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" as the most ubiquitous Christmas songs of the last half century, and we'll dig into why, plus our usual shenanigans. Merry Christmas! Want MORE show? Join us on PATREON for weekly reaction mini-sodes, new ways to interact with us, and chances to be part of the show

00:21:00

Bonus! Episode 618.5 - Patreon Reaction Show

The Great Song Podcast ·

2020/12/21

A Christmas gift from us--a free peek into our weekly Patreon bonus shows! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greatsongpod/message

01:09:18

"How Long" (Ace) w/Paul Carrack Interview - Episode 618

The Great Song Podcast ·

2020/12/16

Ace. Squeeze. Mike + The Mechanics. Oh yeah, and he also the #1 song in the world for the year 1995. No big deal. Paul Carrack has made an indelible impact on pop music over the last 45 years, and we are crazy delighted to get to chat with him from across the pond. Want MORE show? Join us on PATREON for weekly reaction mini-sodes, new ways to interact with us, and chances to be part of the show! patreon.com/greatsongpod Connect with us on socials for Shenanigans, merch, and

00:42:31

Charlie Puth (Rivalry Week 2) - Episode 617

The Great Song Podcast ·

2020/12/09

For Round 2 of this season's Rivalry Week, we're going to look at the body of work of one Charlie Puth and fight over his worthiness of our attention (no pun intended). JP hates him; Rob loves him. How about you? Want MORE show? Join us on PATREON for weekly reaction mini-sodes, new ways to interact with us, and chances to be part of the show! patreon.com/greatsongpod Connect with us on socials for Shenanigans, merch, and more! Facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod FB/Twitter/Instagram:

00:38:02

Rivalry Week - "How Bizarre" (OMC) - Episode 616

The Great Song Podcast ·

2020/12/02

Rivalry Week returns with a look into the '90s hit "How Bizarre" by your favorite New Zealand acoustic mariachi pop group, OMC! JP loves this song, and Rob can't stand it--take a listen and see who you side with! Want MORE show? Join us on PATREON for weekly reaction mini-sodes, new ways to interact with us, and chances to be part of the show! patreon.com/greatsongpod Connect with us on socials for Shenanigans, merch, and more! Facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod FB/Twitter/Instagram:

01:21:39

Wouldn't It Be Nice (Beach Boys) w/Joey Abbott -...

The Great Song Podcast ·

2020/11/25

Track 1 from arguably the greatest album of all time, with the commentary and perspective of good friend of the show Joey Abbott! - Rob’s sad lack of Beach Boys familiarity - The Greatest Song of the 1960’s - Phil Spector, Brian Wilson and “The Wall of Sound” Want MORE show? Join us on PATREON for weekly reaction mini-sodes, new ways to interact with us, and chances to be part of the show! patreon.com/greatsongpod Connect with us on socials for Shenanigans, merch, and

01:08:10

"One More Day" (Diamond Rio) w/Bobby Tomberlin

The Great Song Podcast ·

2020/11/18

Get yer tissues ready. This week we feature a modern country classic that is indelibly linked to a couple of tragic events, and has been part of many people's stories of love, heartache, and healing. But of course we keep it 100 and get as silly as possible. Also: - An interview with co-writer (and stud radio voice) Bobby Tomberlin - A surprise cameo from an old friend - The debut of Hear the Mustache! Want MORE show? Join us on PATREON for weekly reaction mini-sodes, new ways to interact with us,

01:21:59

American Pie (w/Don McLean) - Episode 613

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2020/11/11

An absolutely iconic piece of art, "American Pie" is one of the greatest single songs in pop music history. And we've got the man behind it, the brilliant Don McLean, to chat with us on the show! In this episode: - “It’s as American as Germany!” - The Day the Music Died: The plane crash that killed 3 pop icons, and our thoughts on who their modern parallels might be - We talk to Don Mclean about the important issues, such as beef jerky - That awful Madonna cover and the brilliant "Weird Al" Yankovic

00:56:16

Good Lovin (The Rascals) w/Felix Cavaliere - Episode 612

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2020/11/04

True rock royalty joins us for Hall of Fame week, and we couldn't be more thrilled to welcome a member of one of the most important acts in rock history, as The Rascals/Young Rascals frontman Felix Cavaliere joins us to chat about their breakout hit. Also in this episode: - The incredible legacy of producer Tom Dowd - The honor or being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - The beauty of the Hammond B3 organ Want MORE show? Join us on PATREON for weekly reaction mini-sodes, new ways to

01:11:24

Hooked on a Feeling (w/BJ Thomas) - Episode 611

The Great Song Podcast ·

2020/10/28

BJ Thomas is a big deal. Multiple Grammys, Oscar winner, you name it he's done it. Plus he's like super handsome. In this episode we break down one of his many signature hits, plus: - Sweetest candies by volume - Turns out it’s not a SIT-tar - Who added these ooga-chakas, anyway? Want MORE show? Join us on PATREON for weekly reaction mini-sodes, new ways to interact with us, and chances to be part of the show! patreon.com/greatsongpod Connect with us on socials for Shenanigans, merch, and

01:22:03

Flood (Jars of Clay) w/Dan Haseltine - Episode 610

The Great Song Podcast ·

2020/10/21

The halfway point of Season Six is a big one, with a massive crossover hit from the '90s, and a seminal piece of CCM, Jars of Clay's "Flood." We'll get into all the greatness of the song, it's instant and unique recognizability, Stump the Genius, and more, including: -Jars of Clay singer Dan Haseltine joins the show to talk about the ‘90s explosion of CCM, looping in the analog age, touring with Sting and more. - The Zombie version of flood Want MORE show? Join us on PATREON for weekly reaction

01:18:47

Dirty Dancing Double Feature: "(I've Had) The Time of...

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2020/10/14

Our first-ever Double Feature! This week we're covering two songs, both featured on the same movie soundtrack, and both co-written by the same guy, Franke Previte! In this XL episode we'll talk about: - Weird stuff in popcorn - A Brand new list! - Jennifer Warnes, The Ultimate Soundtrack Hit-Maker - Sleepy Teeth and other emotive body parts - Franke Previte talks about the creation of these beloved songs, how Time of My Life changed the cast’s whole perspective on Dirty Dancing, and the importance

01:01:21

The Ultimate Van Halen Playlist (Bonus Pod)

The Great Song Podcast ·

2020/10/09

Leave it to JP to tastefully turn grief into a fun game. In the wake of the tragic passing of Eddie Van Halen earlier this week, we had to get together and process in our own way, and that way was by celebrating our favorite Van Halen tracks (with rules in place, of course, or what would be the fun?), and turning them into a playlist for you to enjoy. So whether you're a VH novice, a Diamond Dave purist, a Waborita, or somewhere in between, we know you'll find something to love in the discussion and

01:05:26

Biggest Part of Me (Ambrosia) w/Burleigh Drummond...

The Great Song Podcast ·

2020/10/07

It's a stone-cold groove, man. And the chords, my gosh, the chords!! The boys drool over the sheer musicality of one of the most versatile bands in pop-rock-blue-eyed-prog-soul history, and we chat with the man behind the groove, Ambrosia drummer Burleigh Drummond. Perfect name, yeah? Also: - Honing musical skills at a lesbian nightclub - White musicians getting compliments from black musicians Want MORE show? Join us on PATREON for weekly reaction mini-sodes, new ways to interact with us, and

00:57:39

"Ready to Go" (Republica) + Saffron Interview -...

The Great Song Podcast ·

2020/09/30

One of the most energetic frontwomen in history brings us one of the 90s’ most rockin’ songs. Youll hear right away why Saffron was the perfect person to bring “Ready to Go” to bouncy, hyperactive life--in fact, she might be the biggest music fan we’ve ever spoken with. She’s just bursting with love for the bands, the artists, and the art form. We'll talk with her about: - Electronica in the analog age - Shy people meeting shy people - A collab with The Cure, and more Want MORE show? Join us on

01:16:11

Escape (The Piña Colada Song) + Rupert Holmes...

The Great Song Podcast ·

2020/09/23

This week we're talking about the catchiest little ditty about cheating on your spouse you ever did hear, and we are joined by the brilliant and funny Rupert Holmes to tell the tale. An instant Mount Rushmore interview with a delightful guest. In this episode: - “JFK had a terrible back, so yoga’s out.” - We debut a brand new game, "Stump the Genius" - We discover the genius of renaissance man Rupert Holmes and his various award-winning endeavors, and - A never-revealed factoid about the recording

00:58:17

"Superman (It's Not Easy)" - Five For Fighting w/John...

The Great Song Podcast ·

2020/09/16

One of the most gut-punching songs of the 21st Century is about the Man of Steel admitting he's not so strong, and it comes from a band that's not really a band. Does that about cover it? Very special interview with Five for Fighting's John Ondrasik about the song, its rise to international popularity after the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001, and so much more. Also: - The Rock-a-Fire explosion for absolutely no reason - Superman, Sherlock Holmes, and the Public Domain - Who wouldn’t want

01:00:45

Must Be Hard Being You (Clark Beckham) - Episode 604

The Great Song Podcast ·

2020/09/09

American Idol Season XIV standout and runner-up Clark Beckham joins us to talk about his funky, fun single "Must Be Hard Being You," life beyond Idol, and more, including: - The tightest band Clark has ever heard - Clark’s heart is gripped by dinosaurs - Clark and JP were basically roommates - “You’re a bad mofo, and I’m too old to be full of crap.” Want MORE show? Join us on PATREON for weekly reaction mini-sodes, new ways to interact with us, and chances to be part of the show

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