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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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00:38:17

Let's Stay Together (Al Green) - Episode 504

The Great Song Podcast ·

2020/02/26

It’s the perfect intersection of Valentine’s month and Black History Month—Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together” is without a doubt one of the greatest love songs ever penned, and Al Green is without a doubt one of the smoothest dudes to ever pick up a mic. Also in this episode: -We play a round of “Who’s the Reverend” - Modern vs Classic Production, and the coolness of not feeling the need to sound big - The interesting career of mixer Terry Manning As always, leave us a review to help the show get in

00:52:37

Let's Dance (David Bowie) - Episode 503

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2020/02/21

The pop hit that made David Bowie a mainstream star and introduced Stevie Ray Vaughan to the world is our topic this week, and we've put on our red shoes, which are obviously a metaphor for...systemic racism? Oh, wait. I mean, of course. Also in this episode: - The original version of "Twist and Shout" sucks super bad! - Rob does an astonishingly awful job of identifying “cowbell songs” - We tremble like a FLOWWWWWHAGHHHHH As always, leave us a review to help the show get in front of more folks, and

01:26:44

A Special 100th Episode with Dave Barnes (Valentine's...

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2020/02/14

Happy Valentine's Day! We’re celebrating 100 episodes with a very special in-studio guest: artist and songwriter extraordinaire Dave Barnes! We had the privilege to pick the brain of one of modern Country and Christian music’s most prolific and successful songwriters (Blake Shelton’s #1 smash “God Gave Me You” is among his bevy of hits, which inludes cuts from Lady Antebellum, Carrie Underwood, and so many more). In this episode: - Ed Cash and the importance of honest producers in the writing and

01:09:00

Ring of Fire (Johnny Cash) - Episode 501

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2020/02/07

Season 5 kicks off with a true American icon: the Man in Black, Johnny Cash, and his signature song. We'll walk you through Johnny's story, including the writing of the song by June Carter Cash (well, probably) and Merle Kilgore. Also in this episode: - Country & Western vs Bro Country - Supergroups - Rob laughs so hard he almost dies on air - Johnny's fight to expose unfair treatment of Native Americans Connect with us! facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod, @greatsongpod on Twitter and Instagram, and

00:01:26

Season 5 Teaser!

The Great Song Podcast ·

2020/01/31

We're so excited to announce the start of Season 5, coming at you first thing Friday, February 7 with "Ring of Fire" by the legendary Johnny Cash! This season is already one of our favorites, and we can't wait to share these episodes with you. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and join our community online for almost daily shenanigans! Facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod Twitter/Instagram: @greatsongpod greatsongpodcast.com --- Send in a voice message:

00:55:53

I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That) - Meat...

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2019/11/29

The most epic song of the 1990's is the perfect finish to an epic Season 4! Settle in for the journey into Jim Steinman's insane musical drama and the story of the sexiest lip-sync job of all time! Also in this episode: - Rob pronounces Van Halen dead (insert sad emoji) - The insane (and professionally tragic) story of Lorraine Crosby, female vocalist on this song - Fat-shaming and the story behind Meat Loaf’s real and stage names…if you can believe him - The devastating Universal backlot fire and

00:46:49

Monkey Wrench (Foo Fighters) - Rivalry Week 2,...

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2019/11/22

RIVALRY WEEK, ROUND 2 If you’ve been with us on the show before, you may already know how JP feels about Dave Grohl. Well this week you’re gonna find out why. Rivalry Week Pt 2 focuses on “Monkey Wrench” by the band Rob considers to be the Great Rock Hope, those lovable Foo Fighters! Let us know whose side you land on in this rare disagreement between our two beloved co-hosts, and as always, rate the show and leave us a review to help the show get in front of more folks, and connect with us for

00:30:09

Grease (Soundtrack) - Rivalry Week 1, Episode 418

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2019/11/15

RIVALRY WEEK returns for Season 4--Rob and JP go head-to-head on something one loves and one hates! In week 1, we talk the Grease soundtrack, which JP loves and Rob detests. Whose side are you on? Tell us in our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod! Connect with us on Twitter and Instagram @greatsongpod, and get all the archives and merch at greatsongpodcast.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greatsongpod/message

00:40:45

Ain't Too Proud to Beg (The Temptations) - Episode 417

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2019/11/08

We know you wanna leave us, but we refuse to let you go! Let's sing with some soul this week as we dig into the Temptations' enduring hit, "Ain't Too Proud to Beg." In this episode: - The opening drum fill, and how you can tell which Motown drummer played on which track - The Funk Brothers, “Hitsville, USA” and a glimpse into the amazing Motown machine -Quite a bit of tax evasion and/or sexual assault -Rick Astley totally sucks the soul out of this song As always, leave us a review to help the show

00:56:21

Crazy Train (Ozzy Osbourne) - Halloween, Episode 416

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2019/10/31

It's frickin' bats! The Prince of Darkness graces the pod ever-so-serendipitously on this Halloween edition, and we get into the heavy rock greatness that is "Crazy Train." Also in this episode: - Why Ozzy keeps getting sued by his bassist - The weird re-release of this song -Walkup music and the best organist in baseball As always, leave us a review to help the show get in front of more folks, and connect with us for Shenanigans, merch, and

00:56:50

Smooth Operator (Sade) - Episode 415

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2019/10/25

Officially our smoothest episode ever, we dare you not to walk away singing this one for a few days. Sade brings the cool as season 4 rolls on! In this episode: - The sound and story of "Quiet Storm" - Rob flies his dork flag way high talking about the video - This song has one of the "worst lyrics ever"...does it deserve it? - Artists who get sick of their hits As always, leave us a review to help the show get in front of more folks, and connect with us for Shenanigans, merch, and

00:58:28

Islands in the Stream (Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers)...

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2019/10/18

It's our 2 year anniversary, and what better song to celebrate our love for each other and for you than the stylings of Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, written by everyone's favorite BeeGee, Barry Gibb! Come join us in a warm bath, won't you? As always, we appreciate your reviews and ratings on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen, and you can connect with us online at: facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod twitter/instagram: @greatsongpod Archives and merch available always at greatsongpod cast.com ---

00:43:11

Hard to Handle (Black Crowes) - Episode 413

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2019/10/11

It's hard to ha-na-na this week, as the lads dig into this modern rock classic--er, classic rock classic? Classic-modern-contemporary-oldie? Regardless of its classification, it rocks and it's awesome, and we're gonna talk about it. Also in this episode: - Wow, Otis Redding left us REALLY early and made a HUGE impact before he did - Maybe don't scream about the evils of corporate sponsorship on a tour put on by Miller Lite - The Dorian mode and--hey wait, who really played this guitar solo? As

00:47:58

Jeremy (Pearl Jam) - Episode 412

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2019/10/04

::Trigger Warning:: This week's episode covers and references true events that touch at the heart of current American tragedies, and specifically school shootings. Pearl Jam's 1992 hit "Jeremy" is about an awful reality, but the truth is, it also freaking rocks. We talk about both those things in the episode we've hesitated for 3 seasons to cover. Also in this episode: - Weird original band names (Eww, Creed, what the heck?) - Unplanned concert moments that made a lasting impact As always, leave

01:37:56

Blue on Black (Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band) w/Robby...

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2019/09/26

"Blue on Black," signature hit from the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, hits the pod at full throttle this week. Our first taste of the blues on the pod calls for an XL episode, so we've got it! Special in-studio host, fresh interview and some great laughs await. In this episode: - Is it bluesy, or is it the blues? - Special guest Robby Wade brings his usual giddy charm - Rob gets his mind totally blown in real time by something he really should have seen coming - Bonus Interview with Jimmy Wallace,

00:55:36

Buddy Holly (Weezer) w/ Joey Abbot - Episode 410

The Great Song Podcast ·

2019/09/20

Oooweeooo, we can't wait for this one! Weezer's Blue Album gem Buddy Holly gets the Great Song treatment, with returning special guest Joey Abbot! In this episode: - Rivers Cuomo is never happy - Rob super botches an intro, but we left it in because it's better to be funny than professional - Who votes on the Rolling Stone 500, and VH1's weird 90s list As always, leave us a review to help the show get in front of more folks, and connect with us for Shenanigans, merch, and

00:51:54

Counting Blue Cars (w JR Richards of Dishwalla) -...

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2019/09/13

Tell me all your thoughts on Dishwalla, 'cause we're on our way to see them! Original Dishwalla lead singer JR Richards joins the show to talk about the song that made people all over the country say, "What in the world does Dishwalla mean?" We'll cover the song in our usual fashion and get down to the real nitty gritty about the song, including: - Why J.R. Richards got ACTUAL DEATH THREATS about this song - Just how many blue cars were there? - What does J.R. eat at a gas

00:55:42

The Joker (Steve Miller Band) - Episode 408

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2019/09/06

He's no Joaquin Phoenix, but he'll do. Steve Miller, the chillest rock legend maybe ever, graces the show for the first time with his classic, "The Joker." We'll learn about his love for '50s doo-wop and maybe some lyrical and musical larceny! Also in this episode: - Epismotology and other made-up words - Wait, is this a pot song? - Crap, yeah it’s all pot. - Rob and JP do their own verses! As always, leave us a review to help the show get in front of more folks, and connect with us for

00:55:17

Forever Young (Rod Stewart) - Episode 407

The Great Song Podcast ·

2019/08/30

That instantly recognizable voice. That beautifully leathery face. That mole nobody really talks about. It’s Rod Stewart, blessing the show and the world with his classic hit “Forever Young.” Also in this episode: - How does Rod Stewart connect to the Sugar Hill Gang? - When is a key change not a key change? - Wait, Bob Dylan wrote this? - Steampacket and Wizz Jones As always, leave us a review to help the show get in front of more folks, and connect with us for Shenanigans, merch, and

01:00:33

Shattered Dreams (w/Clark Datchler of Johnny Hates...

The Great Song Podcast ·

2019/08/22

Our first interview episode of Season 4 is a great one! Clark Datchler comes in hot with his opinions on subgenres, the streaming era, and modern pop music, and picks out a few artists he believes are doing pop well in 2019. Not to mention this song is a total earworm that will be in your head for the next week at least. Enjoy "Shattered Dreams!" - No really. Johnny HATES jazz. - Sophisti-pop? Bull%$#@!! - Walnut Whips - Wait…Johnny TOLERATES jazz? As always, leave us a review to help the show

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