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Songfacts Podcast

Songfacts, which has been bringing you the stories behind the songs since 1999, now has a podcast. On the Songfacts Podcast, host Stephanie R. Myers speaks with songwriters and other music makers to learn about their own songs (which they often perform on the show) and explore the music that influenced them. On this fun and enlightening musical journey, you"ll discover new songs across a range of genres and take a deep dive into some you know - how they"re structured, what they mean, how they make

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43:53

Donna Jean Godchaux of the Grateful Dead

Songfacts Podcast ·

2021/05/05

Donna Jean Godchaux is the only woman to ever be a member of the Grateful Dead. Along with her husband Keith, she was in the group from 1972-1979 as a singer and songwriter. She joined them in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. Pre-Dead, Godchaux sang backup in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, appearing on the Percy Sledge classic "When a Man Loves a Woman." She later sang back up on two of Elvis Presley's most famous songs: "Suspicious Minds" and "In the Ghetto." In this episode, we talk about those

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"Whoomp! There It Is": DC Glenn of Tag Team

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2021/04/28

DC Glenn is one half of the hip-hop group Tag Team, who wrote and recorded the smash hit, "Whoomp! There It Is," revived in a brilliant Geico commercial ("Scoop! There It Is") that exploded on social media. You may not know that there was a competing song called "Whoot, There It Is" that was released first in 1993. In this episode, DC talks about that rivalry and explains what inspired "Whoomp!" The song has become part of the soundtrack to our most joyous moments, and for DC, it's part of a

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44:43

Zayde Wolf

Songfacts Podcast ·

2021/04/21

Imagine writing a song, sending it off under a pseudonym, and having it picked up immediately with a nice paycheck sprinkled on top. This is the story of how Zayde Wolf began. Dustin Burnett has been writing and producing since he got his first drum machine, which he taught himself to use by re-creating "Closer" by Nine Inch Nails. Since then he has made adrenaline-fueled music that has been featured on many TV shows (Love Island, Shameless), video games (Steep, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon:

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51:13

Elizabeth and the Catapult

Songfacts Podcast ·

2021/04/14

At Berklee College of Music, Elizabeth Ziman was in a band with Esperanza Spalding and played shows with another classmate, Annie Clark. Ziman became Elizabeth And The Catapult; Clark became St. Vincent. Ziman is one of the more creative cats we've come across. Her sounds are organic - voice, guitar, piano, strings - but they take unexpected turns and unlock little boxes of musical delight along the way. Hear for yourself: The show opens with a song that I think is one of the best I have heard in a

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45:55

Old Sea Brigade

Songfacts Podcast ·

2021/04/07

Some of the best songwriters have very imperfect voices - Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen come to mind. We found another: Ben Cramer, who goes by the name Old Sea Brigade. Here's a lyric from his song "How It Works," which he performs on this episode: Now I can look at the scars And not think of the knife Spotify listeners know Ben from his 2015 song "Love Brought Weight," which made a bunch of their playlists, including "The Most Beautiful Songs In The World" and "Lush & Atmospheric." On May 14,

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37:55

Sunny Sweeney

Songfacts Podcast ·

2021/03/31

Sunny Sweeney chose a life in music for the most noble of reasons: She didn't want to get a real job. After graduating from Texas State University in 2001, she couldn't bear the thought of answering to a boss, so she became one, writing her own songs and leading her own band. Her breakthrough single, "From a Table Away," came in 2010. It's one of those songs that hits you in the heart, and it was inspired by a true story, which Sunny explains in this episode. We also hear about some of her other

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51:51

AC/DC Author Jesse Fink

Songfacts Podcast ·

2021/03/24

We're not a true crime podcast, but we dip our toe into those waters in this episode, where our guest asks, "What really killed Bon Scott?" Jesse Fink is the author of The Youngs: The Brothers Who Built AC/DC and Bon: The Last Highway. His extensive research has led him to conclude that Scott did not die from alcohol poisoning, as officially reported. He also thinks the Back In Black album, released just five months after his death in 1980, has at least some lyrics written by Scott, who is not

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Doe Paoro

Songfacts Podcast ·

2021/03/17

Can anybody sing? Doe Paoro thinks so. After years climbing the ladder as an indie-pop singer-songwriter on the LA scene, she's become interested in the voice as an instrument of healing. We caught up with her in Costa Rica, where she teaches a course on activating the voice. Her latest album, 432Hz Chakra Suite, Vol 1, is a collection of meditation music at the healing frequency for music. We discovered Doe when we had Misty Boyce on the show - they collaborated on a song called "The Clearing." In

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56:36

Jock Bartley and Mark Andes of Firefall

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2021/03/10

Firefall didn't set their sights on soft-rock stardom, but they were stuck with it when "You Are The Woman," from their debut album, dug a trench on Adult Contemporary radio, enduring as a staple of at-work listening. On this episode of the Songfacts Podcast, we welcome founding members Jock Bartley and Mark Andes. Jock, on guitar, is Firefall's mainstay, part of every iteration. Mark, their bass player, left in 1980 and returned in 2014. Pre-Firefall, Jock toured with Gram Parsons' band; Mark was

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52:47

Chris Lindsey ("Amazed," Pitch List Podcast)

Songfacts Podcast ·

2021/03/03

"Amazed" was a #1 hit for Lonestar in 2000, but it's also Chris Lindsey's love story. "That's the exact feeling I had for her," he says of his wife Aimee, his co-writer on the track. Ever since "Amazed," Lindsey has been a top songwriter in Nashville, with hits for Kenny Chesney, Sara Evans, Keith Urban and many others. He's also host of the Pitch List podcast, now in its fourth season. It's a great listen if you're into songwriting, country music, or just like hearing fascinating stories from an

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54:08

Bailey Bryan

Songfacts Podcast ·

2021/02/24

In the "bad bitch" community (think Cardi B), there's not much room for insecurity or empathy. That's why Bailey Bryan has branded herself a "sensitive bad bitch," creating a sub-genre that is confident, but also in tune with real emotions. Bryan is just 22 but has already ripened past her jaunty first single, "Own It," released in 2017 when she was 18. She's really on to something with this "sensitive bad bitch" (SBB) movement, which gives her permission to cry sometimes while maintaining her

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51:10

Jesse Gold

Songfacts Podcast ·

2021/02/17

This episode brings us to Toronto, where we catch up with talented and soulful Jesse Gold. Jesse has been honing his skills as a guitarist and songwriter from around the time he could walk. He polished his skills at Berklee College of Music and got some studio time with big names like Babyface and Craig David (Jesse proudly tells a story about Babyface tearing up his music - one of his many learning opportunities). Please listen to this phenomenal talent who performs his latest single, "We Good,"

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34:53

Baby Fuzz ("Stereo Hearts" co-writer)

Songfacts Podcast ·

2021/02/10

Before Adam Levine, Benny Blanco and Travie McCoy got to it, "Stereo Hearts" was an emo song Brandon Lowry co-wrote on a piano. Fed into the star-on machine (otherwise known as The Voice, where Levine promoted it), the song got swole, amassing half a billion streams on YouTube alone. Contrast that with Brandon's life as an independent artist. Recording under the alias Baby Fuzz, he makes music with a dark humor that hints at the end times - it's the perspective of an environmentalist. On his last

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40:59

Jevon Alexander

Songfacts Podcast ·

2021/02/03

I'm really excited to bring you today's show because I've wanted to feature a hip-hop artist since we started the Songfacts Podcast. I hope this is the first of many! Jevon Alexander, from the Ann Arbor area of Michigan, has been producing beats for most of his life and in 2019 released his debut EP, Chasing Failure. 2020 saw his career jump to new heights as his tribute to Kobe Bryant, "Mamba Mentality," was picked up for NBA 2K21 Next Generation. We talk about these accomplishments and more in

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48:00

BELLSAINT

Songfacts Podcast ·

2021/01/27

Today on the Songfacts Podcast I am so pleased to have Caroline Brooks, who performs as BELLSAINT. Part of the LA music scene, her songs have appeared in numerous TV shows, including Riverdale and Shameless. Her music will give you a late 1960s California vibe. Caroline is joined on this episode by Kyle Moore, her husband and musical partner. They perform three songs on the show, including their latest single "WFNEO," an anthem for the

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56:48

Asaf Avidan

Songfacts Podcast ·

2021/01/20

This episode starts off differently than most, with Asaf Avidan describing in harrowing detail how he was nearly killed by the wolf-dog hybrid he adopted. He survived the attack and recorded his latest album, Anagnorisis, with an eye on the big picture, questioning reality itself in very philosophical songs (perhaps we're just here as a point of reference for the gods, he wonders). Born and raised in Israel, Asaf's audience is mostly in Europe, where he's had several platinum records and hits

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53:09

Jillette Johnson

Songfacts Podcast ·

2021/01/13

Jillette Johnson hails from New York City, but talks to us today from her home in Nashville, where she enjoys "being the weird one in town." Her new album, It's A Beautiful Day and I Love You, comes out Feb 12 and showcases four years of growth for this talented singer and songwriter. As someone who churns out songs to the tune of a couple hundred every year, you can rest easy knowing these are the cream of the crop. On this episode, we talk with her about her early days in New York and why she

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Chris Pierce

Songfacts Podcast ·

2021/01/06

Of the many tear-inducing moments on This Is Us, one of the most powerful comes on the 2017 "Memphis" episode under the song "We Can Always Come Back To This," used in a scene where the cancer-stricken William is comforted by his son. Chris Pierce co-wrote that song, drawing inspiration from the death of his father. Pierce has made a name for himself as a singer and songwriter who can pack a musical wallop, endearing himself to music supervisors who have used his tunes in True Blood, Rosewood, Soul

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27:48

A Shadow of Jaguar

Songfacts Podcast ·

2020/12/23

Coming to us from their practice studio in Brooklyn, NYC, Brian Hubbert (lead vocals, slide guitar, bass) and Andrew Oakley (drums, vocals) make up the rock duo A Shadow of Jaguar. Having first formed in Boulder, CO, the duo has since relocated to Brooklyn full time where they have been growing as performers and songwriters. Their latest release, Different Brain, dropped in early 2020 and they have more music in store for 2021. If you like dirty blues slide guitar, riffs backed by heavy drums and a

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66:53

Holiday Songs Special

Songfacts Podcast ·

2020/12/16

With the help of a handful of my fellow podcast hosts over at Pantheon, we bring you this holiday songs special. Covering a wide range of your not so typical, but nonetheless, very festive songs, the Pantheon crew covers a lot of ground in everyone's own unique style. Each participating host sent me a short tidbit about a song that is near and dear to them with some fun facts sprinkled in to educate and delight you. So grab an eggnog and join us for this Holiday special as we wish you and yours a

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