PODCAST

The Great Song Podcast

Rob Alley

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

music music history

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00:41:51

Killing Me Softly (Roberta Flack/Fugees) - Episode 216

The Great Song Podcast ·

2018/08/31

ONE TIIIME! Oh yeah, it's time to bust out the 90's hip hop classic that first was a 70's R&B classic that was first a...well, it was an OK folk tune. Also, the boys discuss who should be cast in a musical version of Clue, apologies to Nancy Kerrigan, and more. 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:

01:00:52

25 or 6 to 4 (Chicago) - Episode 215

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2018/08/24

Windows down, radio up! Chicago and company are providing the perfect road trip song about--wait, what's this song about? Also, bad horsies, Billy Joel breaks our hearts, and guitar innovations that are totally impractical. 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

00:40:07

500 Miles (The Proclaimers) - Episode 214

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2018/08/17

DAAH-DADAT-DA!! Get yer Scottish accent ready for this week's singalong classic. Also in this episode:90's CCM artists and their web of lead singers, and how to pronounce "Auchtermuchty!" 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

01:34:31

Martin Page (Interview) - Episode 213

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2018/08/10

Buckle in for an XL Episode with a fantastic interview with Martin Page, whose hits include "We Built This City," "These Dreams" and so many more, and whose 1994 opus In the House of Stone and Light set records for its time in the Billboard top 20. Martin graciously chats with us about his craft, his upcoming projects and of course "Gaelic-Folk-Progressive-Soul." Grab some cashews and a hot tea and settle in for this amazing retrospective with the man who made it happen. Join our Facebook group for

00:55:10

Pleasant Valley Sunday (The Monkees) w/ Joey Abbott -...

The Great Song Podcast ·

2018/08/03

Special guest Joey Abbott joins Rob and JP for a laugh-a-minute review of the Monkees classic riff on suburbia, ERR being in a mental institution? Also, The Greatest Showman, George Michael, and oh yeah Rob accuses Carole King of ripping off the Beatles. 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:

01:25:53

Right Now (Van Halen) w/Robby Wade - Episode 211

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2018/07/27

Robby Wade joins the boys for a lively back-and-forth, all centered around Van Halen's rock masterpiece, "Right Now." Pop open a Crystal Pepsi and grab your striped guitar, 'cause it's 5150 time! 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

00:41:39

Dance With Me (Orleans) - Episode 210

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2018/07/20

WARNING: This song WILL be stuck in your head FOREVER. You may not think you know it, but you definitely do. And it will never leave you alone (and that's a good thing). Plus the sweetest story from JP's cross-section of music and love, Steve Carell, and the song stylings of Joe Lieberman. 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:

00:54:44

At This Moment (w/Special Guest Billy Vera) - Billy...

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2018/07/13

A landmark episode for Rob and JP as we speak to the writer and performer of one of our favorite '80s classics! Billy Vera calls in to discuss his signature song, the crazy story of its rise to popularity, and SO much more! 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

00:43:16

Summer in the City (The Lovin' Spoonful) - Episode 208

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2018/07/06

The ultimate Summer song? Hard not to make the argument when you're still in rotation 50 years after release, and oh yeah you came out ON the Fourth of July. Also we talk about the end of Rob's spelling bee career and Andre the Giant's musical love child. 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:

00:44:56

Summertime (DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince) -...

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2018/06/29

Our Tribute to Summer begins with this smooth hip-hop classic from the one and only Will Smith and his right hand man, DJ Jazzy Jeff. We talk Fresh Prince, Ninja Turtles, mixtapes and everything in-between, including the world-famous "Transformer cut." 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:

00:51:53

Barracuda (Heart) - Episode 206

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2018/06/22

Ooooooooooh, Barracuda! Rob and JP lead into a lovefest about Heart's greatness as a rock band with - what else - a side conversation about MC Hammer and Deion Sanders. Also, Rob outs one of his friends in a super-embarrasing story about their first real rock gig. 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:

00:55:50

Ten Summoner's Tales (Sting) - Ep 205 COMMENTARY ONLY

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2018/06/15

**THIS EPISODE INCLUDES COMMENTARY ONLY** The boys expand into a new format with this episode: real-time full album commentary on one of the greatest albums of our lifetime; Sting's amazing Ten Summoner's Tales. Enjoy this version with commentary only while you listen to the album on your own system, or check out the other version of this episode to get album audio and commentary together in the podcast. Enjoy! Join our Facebook group for weekly threads and fun discussions

00:55:53

Ten Summoner's Tales (Sting) Ep 205 WITH MUSIC

The Great Song Podcast ·

2018/06/15

**THIS EPISODE INCLUDES ALBUM AUDIO WITH COMMENTARY** The boys expand into a new format with this episode: real-time full album commentary on one of the greatest albums of our lifetime; Sting's amazing Ten Summoner's Tales. Enjoy this version with included album audio, or check out the alternate "Commentary Only" version and listen to the album on your own speakers while we yammer from your podcast device. Join our Facebook group for weekly threads and fun discussions

00:51:44

Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) - Christopher...

The Great Song Podcast ·

2018/06/08

This week we celebrate the King of Yacht Rock himself! Feel the breeze and let your flamingo flag fly! Also, Michael McDonald, Penguino Rodgriguez, and the sax intro that stumped Rob. 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

00:53:55

Fire and Rain (James Taylor) - Episode 203

The Great Song Podcast ·

2018/06/01

James Taylor is ready to get all up in your feels on this week's episode, and so are Rob and JP. We'll laugh, we'll cry; we'll insult John Denver. Let's get to work! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greatsongpod/message

00:56:01

In The Air Tonight (Phil Collins) - Episode 202

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2018/05/25

Drowning conspiracies, gated reverb and teenagers who can't wait 3 minutes for a groove...we cover all that and more as we get into another all-time smash, Phil Collins' signature hit, "In The Air Tonight." 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

01:04:22

Where the Streets Have No Name (U2) - Episode 201

The Great Song Podcast ·

2018/05/18

We're BACK for SEASON 2! Join Rob and JP as we get back to business--Jersey Mikes, dotted quarter delays, and our favorite 1-2 punches to open an album. All this and much more as we get into U2's classic from The Joshua Tree. 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

01:48:20

Best of Season 1

The Great Song Podcast ·

2018/05/11

To get you ready for next week's Season 2 premiere, we've got our favorite jokes and moments from Season 1 compiled in a big ol'...pile, I guess, of audio fun. Enjoy this XL look back at the first season of the rest of your podcast life. Cheers! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greatsongpod/message

01:27:40

Abbey Road Suite (The Beatles) - Episode 124

The Great Song Podcast ·

2018/03/30

The last regular episode of Season 1 is the first ever double-lenth XL Episode! We take a deep dive into the delicious well that is Abbey Road and discuss the 16-minute mashup that comprises the last tracks the Beatles ever recorded together. It's beautiful; it's weird; it rocks--it's the Abbey Road B-side Suite. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greatsongpod/message

00:45:46

Celebration (Kool & the Gang) - Episode 123

The Great Song Podcast ·

2018/03/23

There's a party goin' on RIGHT HERE, and your ears are invited! Rob and JP break down Kool & the Gang's ubiquitous smash hit, Celebration, and discuss search engines and Rob's really weird concert souvenir. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greatsongpod/message

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