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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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01:08:17

I'll Still Be Loving You (Restless Heart) - Episode 603

The Great Song Podcast ·

2020/09/02

Restless Heart was a country music sensation, but they weren't always beloved by the powers-that-be. We'll talk about it with frontman Larry Stewart in a very fun interview episode centered around their beautiful, classic love song, "I'll Still be Loving You." Also in this episode: - 80s Country and Wendy’s - A borrowed riff? - How baseball and mono joined forces to bring Larry Stewart into the music business. Want MORE show? Join us on PATREON for weekly reaction mini-sodes, new ways to interact

00:53:45

Reunited (Peaches & Herb) + Linda "Peaches" Tavani...

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2020/08/26

Our excitement for being back together for Season 6 couldn’t be contained in just one episode—we had to bring along Peaches and Herb to explain how we really feel! The soul classic “Reunited” is a delight for friends and lovers everywhere, and we’re super pleased to dig into it and interview Peaches herself! In this episode: - Dino and Freddie trying to corner the Grammy Best Song market! - Our new thesis statement - A goosebumps-inducing revelation from Linda Check out Linda’s new music and more at

00:45:33

Sweet Caroline (Neil Diamond) - Episode 601

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2020/08/19

Season 6 starts with a bang! Neil Diamond, the Jewish Elvis, gives us one of the most iconic singalongs of all time, and yer boys are back to break it down. In this episode: - Neil’s almost-stage-names, the *better* of which is “Noah Kaminsky” - Red Sox lore and a what-if baseball scenario - Why Neil Diamond took 20 years between talk show appearances, and a piece of disaster audio you CANNOT miss. Want MORE show? Join us on PATREON for weekly reaction mini-sodes, new ways to interact with us, and

00:32:41

Bonus Pod: Ernest Goes to Camp

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2020/07/22

To give you something to chew on between seasons, we present our dive into the music of classic '80s movie Ernest Goes to Camp! We'll dig into our favorite songs and tidbits, plus: - The actor from the film who turned out to be a total fraud, - How one of us spent a weekend with an onscreen character, and - The CCM supergroup connected to this movie's soundtrack. Plus we'll be announcing the start date for Season 6, so listen to the end to catch it. As always, connect with us online for fun and

01:17:05

Free Bird (Lynyrd Skynyrd) w/Dave Barnes - Season 5...

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2020/06/17

Very special guest Dave Barnes returns to co-host our Season Five Finale! This week we cover Southern Rock’s magnum opus, “Free Bird” by Lynyrd Skynyrd—aka Bro-hemian Rhapsody. In this episode: -Yeah yeah, southern rock, but…wait, they’re pros! - The tragic plane crash that devastated Skynyrd, and how it almost killed Aerosmith too - The other mega-hit the piano from Freebird was played on - An undefeatable pro wrestling duo - A fascinating deep dive into the solo section—guarantee you’ve never

01:06:35

Show the Way (w/ David Wilcox Interview) - Episode 519

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2020/06/10

The penultimate episode of Season Five hits us right in the middle of the feels with one of our all-time favorite songs, and one that couldn't be more relevant for the moment in which we find ourselves. "Show the Way" by David Wilcox is full of hope, and we hope if you aren't yet familiar with him that you'll come to love him through this song and our subsequent interview. Oh by the way, David is so brilliant he makes us sound totally unprepared, so enjoy that. Check out David's incredible Musical

00:37:32

Best Day of My Life (American Authors) - Rivalry Week...

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2020/06/03

The happiest, most commercial song of the 2010s is the divisive topic for our 6th installment of Rivalry Week. Rob loves it; JP hates it--it's the absolutely ubiquitous "Best Day of My Life" by American Authors. Grab your banjo and sing along! In this episode: - JP hits Rob with a SERIOUS flurry of knockout blows - The Milennial Whoop! - The actual best days of our lives - Famous Stutters in rock songs As always, leave us a review to help the show get in front of more folks, and connect with us for

00:39:39

I'll Be (Edwin McCain) - Rivalry Week 5, Episode 517

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2020/05/27

It's Rivalry Week time once again, and this season we kick off with a song JP loves and Rob HATES. It's Edwin McCain's smash ballad, "I'll Be." Let us know who you side with! Join our Facebook group for weekly threads and fun discussions! facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod Twitter/Instagram: @greatsongpod Archives and merch at greatsongpodcast.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greatsongpod/message

01:09:16

Some Kind of Wonderful (w/Mark Farner Interview) -...

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2020/05/20

"All the girls in the world beware!!!" As a happenstance, our episode for the week of Memorial Day in the US brings us a classic from the kings of Assembly-Line Rock, Grand Funk Railroad, and we've got a riveting interview with Grand Funk guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Mark Farner! Also in this episode: - The Mount Rushmore of Dad Bands - The Shea Stadium record Grand Funk holds over the Beatles, and the time Led Zeppelin pulled the plug on them—literally! - The magic and mystery of 432Hz

00:50:30

Cat's in the Cradle (Harry Chapin) - Episode 515

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2020/05/13

The storyteller's storyteller give us the ultimate song about fathers and sons. Grab your tissues for Harry Chapin's "Cat's in the Cradle." In this episode: - One of the most charitable artist-activists of all time - The tragic end of Harry’s life - Our list of “dad songs” - Covers by Johnny Cash, Ugly Kid Joe, and…DMC? As always, leave us a review to help the show get in front of more folks, and connect with us for Shenanigans, merch, and more. greatsongpodcast.com Twitter/Instagram:

00:59:20

Special Guest Nichole Nordeman - Episode 514

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2020/05/06

One of our all-time favorite artists and writers, CCM legend Nichole Nordeman, joins us to talk about her life and career. Check out her latest projects at nicholenordeman.com! In this episode: - The Enneagram 9: Feeling, seeing, and writing all sides of the thing - You can always find a more interesting word! - What it’s like to have Prince cover one of your songs As always, leave us a review to help the show get in front of more folks, and connect with us for Shenanigans, merch, and

00:54:45

Always Be My Baby (Mariah Carey) - Episode 513

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2020/04/29

What can you say about Mariah Carey? She’s one of the most revered and celebrated artists in history, and arguaby the greatest singer of all time. - ‘90s R&B, man. - Mariah’s embarrasing “Aaron Rodgers at the NFL Draft” moment” - Feel the beats, lose the meats! - Y’all know JP was in a Mariah Carey video? - Rob might ruin this song for you. As always, leave us a review to help the show get in front of more folks, and connect with us for Shenanigans, merch, and

01:10:33

Everybody Wants to Rule the World (w/ Dave Barnes) -...

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2020/04/22

Very special guest Dave Barnes returns to co-host this episode on one of the all-time greats from the 1980’s, Tears for Fears’ “Everybody Wants to Rule the World!” Also in this episode: - Roland Orzabal is not who you think he is! - Dave Barnes, King of the Quick Aside(TM), and a surprising foray into Frozen 2 - The shuffle. The shuffle? THE SHUFFLE. - We play a new game called “Tears OR Fears” - Get Dave’s new album “Dreaming in Electric Blue” at davebarnes.com and streaming platforms everywhere

00:55:07

California Love (2Pac and Dr. Dre) - Episode 511

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2020/04/14

Out on bail, fresh out of jail…and that’s just JP! This week is our love letter to one of the most mind-blowing collaborations of all time…2Pac and Dr. Dre’s “California Love!” In this episode: - “So much rhyming!” - What exactly is G-Funk? - Special appearances by Casey Kasem and Shaq - J-Flexx Anderson and the world of hip hop ghost-writing - Tupac auditioned for WHAT movie role?? And as always, hit us up online and join the fun! facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod Twitter/Instagram:

01:00:31

Blinded By the Light (Manfred Mann's Earth Band) w/...

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2020/04/08

It’s one of the great misheard lyrics of all time: “Wrapped up like a douche, another runner in the night.” This week we go straight to the source: Chris Thompson, lead singer of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, joins us to talk about the song, the weird methodology of Manfred Mann, and yes of course, being the mouthpiece of maybe the most oft-misheard lyric in rock history. - Chris’s odd audition for the band, and how he maybe never actually got the gig - The transition from Bruce Springsteen’s original

00:51:23

Photograph (Nickelback) - Episode 509

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2020/04/01

Canada’s greatest export Nickelback is the topic today, and we can’t wait to talk about the fresh maple syrup that is their legendary track, “Photograph.” In this episode: - Chad Kroeger, the original Tiger King? The lead singer’s obsession with big cats and holding live tigers while he tracks vocals. - Finding inspiration in the grimy places: using a thesaurus and words like “sludge” and “scumbag” to create the songs and aura of Nickelback - How many cigarettes does Chad Kroeger smoke before each

00:52:52

Respect (Aretha Franklin) - Episode 508

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2020/03/25

The one and only Diva of Divas, Aretha Franklin, is up to the mic today, with her legendary classic, “Respect.” We’ll talk about Aretha’s history (and her shared birthday with Rob), her music, her writing and arranging chops and of course that inimitable voice! Also in this episode: - Opening acts who topped their headliners - What award SHOULD be named after Aretha Franklin - Songs that spell out words - Greatest Cover Songs of All Time…sort of As always, leave us a review to help the show get in

00:53:03

Turn Your Love Around (George Benson) - Episode 507

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2020/03/18

This week we celebrate one of the literal greatest guitarists and musicians to ever pick up the instrument, not to mention his status as a legendary singer and performer of pop and R&B. The genius and range of George Benson—jazz legend, R&B icon and international sex symbol. Also in this episode: - We guess at the first names of some of the band members because JP messed up the margins - Writer Bill Champlin and his influence on the band Chicago - The new hit game Benson or Benson As always,

00:50:40

White Wedding (Billy Idol) w/ Phil Feit- Episode 506

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2020/03/11

It's a nice day to start again! This week we talk about Billy Idol's hit "White Wedding," its roots and origin, and overall awesomeness. Plus a special guest interview with Billy's bassist Phil Feit! Also in this episode: - What do British rednecks sound like? - Former Billy Idol bassist Phil Feit tells us about the song, beating out 75 other players to join Billy's band, and about studio and road life with early-80’s Billy Idol. - Our biggest “I should have said something to this famous person”

00:38:51

I Love You Always Forever (Donna Lewis) - Episode 505

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2020/03/04

It's the most adorable song of the 1990's on this week's episode! Bob your head and feel the warm hug that is "I Love You Always Forever," a song that is somehow amazing even though its title feels like it was made up by a random song generator that translates from English to Korean and back. In this episode: - We award this song the 1st ever (and highly prestigious) Cal Naughton Jr Memorial Bridesmaid Award. - We play “Name that Female One-Hit Wonder” and you can scream at Rob from your home or car

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