Why This Song?

How long has this been going on?..In this episode we're diving into Ace's "How Long" to find out why it became a hit in 1974 and why it's still a favorite today.Why This Song? is a curious new video series about pop music, and pop culture. We all obsess over music. You can find out everything about your favourite song: how and where it was made, who the artists were…But a fascinating mystery remains: the WHY of the song. Why does it even exist in this world? Why do we love it so much? Why, after

One of the biggest hits of the 70s - and one of the saddest of all time. This week Chelsea explores a genuine classic - Gilbert O'Sullivan's 'Along Again (Naturally)'. Find out how Gilbert's storytelling and empathy as a lyricist, combined with a gorgeous harmony propelled this song to worldwide fame, with a little help from an anime series. Plus, just one word that, added to the title, perfectly captured the song's black humor.Why This Song? is a curious new video series about pop music, and pop

Join Chelsea for an instant jolt of feel-good singalong sunshine soul! But WHY does Build Me Up Buttercup by The Foundations still bring us so much joy - even when it's secretly the happiest song about heartbreak ever?Why This Song? is a curious new video series about pop music and pop culture.  Join us as we explore some of the biggest pop hits of all time, and discover WHY they have become beloved for generations.

Why This Song? is a curious new video series about pop music and pop culture.  Join us as we explore some of the biggest pop hits of all time, and discover WHY they have become beloved for generations.

Travel with us back to 1972, to find out why one of the best storytellers in American folk music got his first big hit. Jim Croce used his experiences in Country and Western bars and pool halls, a unique strophic structure and unforgettable characters to create this week’s iconic track: You Don’t Mess Around with Jim.Why This Song? is a curious new video series about pop music and pop culture. Join us as we explore some of the biggest pop hits of all time and discover WHY they have become beloved

Is this THE song of summer? Arrow's Hot Hot Hot is known around the world as meaning sunshine and good times. Join our host Chelsea as she explores the story of the Soca party anthem - and why Arrow, from the tiny volcanic island of Montserrat, was able to make a huge global hit. Clue: basslines and hooklines!Why This Song? is a curious new video series about pop music and pop culture. Join us as we explore some of the biggest pop hits of all time and discover WHY they have become beloved for

In this episode we hear from Tom Bailey and Alannah Currie from the hugely successful 80s pop group Thompson Twins. Join host Chelsea Briggs as we explore how Tom and Alannah’s real life break-up lead to ‘Hold Me Now’, and a new mature, soaring sound that became their biggest hit. Discover the emotional backstory, the song’s chart-topping journey, and why this synth-pop gem still resonates today.Why This Song? is a curious new video series about pop music, and pop culture. Join us as we explore

Why This Song? is a new video podcast series about why a song exists in our musical culture and why it's still as influential and popular today.We start with "Pop Muzik" by M, which topped the global charts at the turn of the 80s and has lately gone viral on TikTok. Why This Song