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The Perfect Song For ... a podcast about the perfect song

ThePerfectSongFor...

A lighthearted bi-weekly podcast in which we talk about a bunch of songs which are perfect for some occasion and or situation. Ultimately we choose one song which is ... the prefect song. Along the way we agree, disagree and discuss the structure, the character, history and the quirks of the songs - as far as we know them. Please let us know if you agree, disagree or have your own song proposals at ... perfectsongfor.gmail.com

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52:45

ThePerfectSongFor .. coming home

The Perfect Song For ... a podcast about the perfect... ·

2024/11/30

Coming home can be such a relief: your own bed, you are surrounded by your own history, and most importantly, you know where everything is. Homecoming can also be philosophical: a return to your roots and your own identity. Home doesn't have to be the most fabulous place on earth, but it's yours; you instinctively are drawn to defend it, with or without its secret pleasures and public problems. But what is the perfect song about coming home? In this podcast, journalists and writers Fred de Vries

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43:09

ThePerfectSongFor .. playing air guitar

The Perfect Song For ... a podcast about the perfect... ·

2024/11/19

How many of us have stood in front of a mirror, pretending we are Jimi, or Keith, or Slash, or Jimmy. And how many of us still do it, playing air guitar when we hear those screaming strings rising above the rhythm section? We have all seen them at live concerts, faced contorted, hands cramped in the air, fingers touching invisible strings. Air guitar, says Wikipedia, is ‘a form of dance and movement in which the performer pretends to play an imaginary rock or heavy metal style electric guitar,

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41:49

ThePerfectSongFor .. Saturday Night

The Perfect Song For ... a podcast about the perfect... ·

2024/10/26

How do you feel about Saturday night? Sounds like a bit of an inane question, but is more interesting than it might seem. Traditionally Saturday night is party night, the time in the middle of the weekend when you can go wild, make love, meet people, be your total self. But ironically, precisely because that’s its reputation, not living your perfect life on Saturday night can result in depression and disappointment. Saturday night is, in short, Janus-faced, and it turns out their are songs which

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49:40

ThePerfectSongFor .. the breakup bounce-back

The Perfect Song For ... a podcast about the perfect... ·

2024/10/05

Breaking up is hard to do, as Neil Sedaka once reminded us. But what about bouncing back? Breaking up is sad - but bouncing back is what happens next, and it can be exhilarating, fun, revengeful and rewarding. Of course, you need the perfect song, so in the podcast, regular hosts Fred de Vries and Tim Cohen are joined by arts writer and music aficionado Sarah Buitendach to sample a selection of songs which will move you off the couch, dump the ice cream bucket, and get out there again. But before

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54:12

ThePerfectSongFor .. seduction

The Perfect Song For ... a podcast about the perfect... ·

2024/09/10

By reputation, there is an art to seduction. It's an intricate and delicate web spun by the protagonist, who needs all the tricks of the trade available. In its best form, you are never quite sure who is doing the seducing and who is getting seduced. Whatever the case, you are going to need the perfect song. Journalists and writers Fred de Vries and Tim Cohen are joined by entrepreneur and musician Gary Rathbone to discuss the finer details of songs of seduction, and the perfect song for couch

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1:02:27

ThePerfectSongFor .. writing poetry

The Perfect Song For ... a podcast about the perfect... ·

2024/08/27

What do you listen to if you are looking for inspiration to write a poem? What song or what kind of song gets you into the mood, or helps you appreciate the process of writing poetry? In this podcast we have some suggestions, and also the perfect person to teach us about writing poetry, renowned poet and author Finuala Dowling, who has spent much of her life teaching poetry. Her five collections of poetry include Pretend you Don’t Know Me, a new and selected volume that brings together many of her

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43:23

The Perfect Song For .. kissing

The Perfect Song For ... a podcast about the perfect... ·

2024/08/18

Kissing. It's just the best. So intimate, and full of promise. If relationships promise a long, delightful and fruitful conversation, kissing would be the part where you are introduced. And yes kissing is also dangerous, it can be illicit, and it can be completely nonchalant and innocent. Even casual, and at its worst, false. Perhaps because of its intimate status, kissing is a very varied subject in song. It can be a hint of something more, even a kind of metaphor for the relationship itself. But

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51:10

ThePerfectSongFor .. a sad breakup

The Perfect Song For ... a podcast about the perfect... ·

2024/08/12

Breakup songs are a staple of popular music for the very obvious reason that they are so emotional and formative in our lives. They are an intersection point between people of all nations, ages and income levels, so their popularity is absolutely understandable. But which, of the huge number of breakup songs, out there is the perfect song to wallow in your grief while you recover from the trauma of a break up? Here are nine possibilities presented by journalists Tim Cohen and Fred de Fries, joined

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47:36

ThePerfectSongFor .. a historical event

The Perfect Song For ... a podcast about the perfect... ·

2024/07/12

History, it doesn't repeat itself by it rhymes - and sings (occasionally!) History is not a huge part of popular music, but every now and the, a historical event is celebrated in a song. But which song perfectly memorialises a historical event? We consider some of the options here. The contenders are The New York Mining Disaster - Bee Gees; The Night they Drove Old Dixie Down - The Band; BAP - Kristallnacht; X - 4th of July, Die Briels - Die Graf in die Myn and Red Army Blues - The Waterboys

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1:12:39

ThePerfectSongFor ... writing a movie script

The Perfect Song For ... a podcast about the perfect... ·

2024/06/18

Some of the greatest songs tell stories - very concisely! The narrative song writing style goes back generations, but what is the perfect song for a movie script. Hosts Fred de Vries and Tim Cohen are joined by rock writer, journalist and poet Danie Maris to find the perfect song to inspire a movie script. The finalists are ... The Best Ever Death Metal Band in Denton - The Mountain Goats; Amilia - Joni Mitchell, Black Jack David - Warren Smith; Lola - The Kinks; Pirate Jenny - Nina Simone, Nebraska

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42:30

ThePerfectSongFor .. changing your mind

The Perfect Song For ... a podcast about the perfect... ·

2024/06/08

Did you every hate a band, or a singer, or a musician ... and then somebody played you one song that changed your mind. All of a sudden, the band you though was average becomes unexpectedly great, or at least moderately listenable. Or you didn't know the band at all, and one song raised them to championship status. Here are six songs that might change your mind, or make up your mind .. and we choose the perfect song that, we think, will make all the difference. The contenders are: The Triffids -

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52:00

ThePerfectSongFor .. drumming practice

The Perfect Song For ... a podcast about the perfect... ·

2024/05/23

You want to be a drummer, or appreciate drumming, or you love the drums but you need to know what is the perfect song to reach your drumming goals, which may or may not including thumping things with vigour. Hosts Fred de Vries and Tim Cohen are joined by an actual drummer - and general music obsessive - Mark Rosin provide some options. The contenders are A Guy called Gerald - Fabio; HelloGallo -NEU!; Paul Simon - 50 Ways to Leave your Lover; Phil Collins - In the Air Tonight; Beatles - Ticket to

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48:28

ThePerfectSongFor .. getting high

The Perfect Song For ... a podcast about the perfect... ·

2024/05/18

Music and drugs have a long and varied history, but what is the perfect song to enjoy while you are high. The presenters, Fred de Vries and Tim Cohen have no personal experience in this regard, but they have friends, associates ... some close, some distant, who may have indulged a bit, from time to time. And they have advised on ThePerfectSongFor ... getting high. Contact us with your preferences on perfectsongfor@gmail.com and for support to make and market this podcast and take on more guests,

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40:38

ThePerfectSongFor ... subtle flirting

The Perfect Song For ... a podcast about the perfect... ·

2024/05/06

There is a feeling .. or is there? You think their may be, you hope there is, this may be it! You want to test to see if the feeling is reciprocated. What would the perfect song be if you want to flirt ... but carefully. With subtlety. This week Fred de Vries, and Tim Cohen are joined by special guest, Fizz Carr, co-author of The River Cottage Family Cookbook. Did we hit the right note? perfectsongfor@gmail.com @perfectsongfor #perfectsongfor #fizzcarr

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40:08

ThePerfectSongFor ... closing time

The Perfect Song For ... a podcast about the perfect... ·

2024/04/27

You own a bar, and things are getting rowdy; its time to close. But what song do you put on? You have a house party, but its getting late and the neighbours are complaining, the cops are prowling and you have to close things down. What do you put on the sound system? You own a club, same thing, last song. Music writers Fred de Vries and Tim Cohen provide some options, and choose the perfect song for ... closing time. E: perfectsongfor@google.com X: @perfectsongfor_ Insta:

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42:41

The Perfect Song For ... recovering from a robbery

The Perfect Song For ... a podcast about the perfect... ·

2024/04/15

You've been robbed! Literally. You feel upset, invaded, violated and ... well ... poorer. What music do you listen to now? How do you bounce back? Journalists and music writers Fred de Vries and Tim Cohen have some suggestions. Email = perfectsongfor@gmail.com; X = theperfectsongfor_ ; Insta = @theperfectsongfor ; full songs on Spotify and Apple Music playlists.

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40:40

The Perfect Song For ... bracing yourself for a tough...

The Perfect Song For ... a podcast about the perfect... ·

2024/04/06

Its unpleasant, but there is no way out - you've gotta do it. But you need a song which will pump you up, make you feel good, motivate you, and push you over the hump. But what is the perfect song for facing up to a difficult situation? Listen up. Hosts Fred de Vries and Tim Cohen are joined by author Jo-anne Richards. As usual, full songs on Spotify and Apple music; email us on perfectsongfor@gmail.com, X is @PerfectSongFor_

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37:37

The Perfect Song For ... impressing a sceptical...

The Perfect Song For ... a podcast about the perfect... ·

2024/03/29

You are on a road trip with a friend. There is some competition about what everyone should listen to, with some slight, passive-aggressive overtones. You need to play something that will impress your friend/s and settle the argument, but what song would that be? Here are six songs to choose from and our favourite. Email us at perfectsongfor@gmail.com if you agree, disagree or have your own suggestions. The full songs are on Spotify and Apple Music playlists.

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41:29

The Perfect Song For ... recovering from an operation

The Perfect Song For ... a podcast about the perfect... ·

2024/03/24

Fred de Vries and Tim Cohen discuss the perfect post-operation musical remidy. You get out of hospital, you get home, what song do you put on? Are you feeling the need for up-liftment and healing, or are you, like Fred, still dreaming about the nurse. Find out in our podcast; full versions of the songs in Spotify and Apple playlists; email us your suggestions and alternatives at perfectsongfor@gmail.com

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36:48

ThePerfectSongFor ... podcast about the perfect song

The Perfect Song For ... a podcast about the perfect... ·

2024/03/15

This is the first episode of our podcast where we, journalists, music writers and friends, discuss songs that come to mind when you think of a idea or situation. This time the situation is the ideal songs for a podcast about the perfect song!

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