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Hitmaker Chronicles

Hitmakers Music Podcast / Caloroga Shark Media

Welcome to Hitmaker Chronicles, the podcast where music"s hidden stories come to life. Every episode we take you behind the scenes of the world"s most iconic songs, exploring the magic woven into every note and lyric. From pop anthems to timeless classics, Hitmaker Chronicles delves deep into the heart of each track giving you an insider"s view into the creative process that shapes the songs you love. Discover the inspiration behind the hits, the struggles and triumphs of creation, and the cultural

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15:02

SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Mungo Jerry - "In...

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2025/09/21

Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles' countdown of the Top 20 Songs of the Summer, as voted by the staff of Caloroga Shark Media! I'm your host, Garrett Fisher. Coming in at number 2, we're celebrating Mungo Jerry's impossibly infectious "In the Summertime" — a song written in 10 minutes that became one of the best-selling singles of all time. We'll trace how a Timex lab worker named Ray Dorset created the perfect antidote to 1970's darkness while America reeled from Kent State and the Beatles called

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16:11

SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Alice Cooper -...

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2025/09/14

Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles' countdown of the Top 20 Songs of the Summer, as voted by the staff of Caloroga Shark Media! I'm your host, Garrett Fisher. Coming in at number 3, we're cranking up Alice Cooper's rebellious 1972 anthem "School's Out" — a song that captured lightning in a bottle by distilling the pure ecstasy of freedom into three minutes of controlled chaos. We'll trace how a former high school cross-country runner turned shock rocker created the ultimate teenage liberation

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17:27

SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Rhianna - "Umbrella"

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2025/09/07

Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles' countdown of the Top 20 Songs of the Summer, as voted by the staff of Caloroga Shark Media! I'm your host, Garrett Fisher. Coming in at number 4, we're diving into Rihanna's game-changing 2007 anthem "Umbrella" featuring Jay-Z — a track that transformed a rising star into a global icon while Britain literally flooded under its 10-week chart reign. We'll trace how a GarageBand hi-hat loop and a song rejected by Britney Spears became the defining pop moment of

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14:19

SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: The Go-Go's -...

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2025/08/31

Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles' countdown of the Top 20 Songs of the Summer, as voted by the staff of Caloroga Shark Media! I'm your host, Garrett Fisher. Coming in at number 5, we're diving into The Go-Go's infectious 1982 anthem "Vacation" — a track that captured the pure joy of getting away from it all with irresistible new wave energy and punk-influenced attitude. We'll trace how five women from the LA punk scene created the perfect summer escape song while MTV was revolutionizing music

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13:11

SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Lil Nas X feat....

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2025/08/24

Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles' countdown of the Top 20 Songs of the Summer, as voted by the staff of Caloroga Shark Media! I'm your host, Garrett Fisher. Coming in at number 6, we're diving into Lil Nas X's genre-defying phenomenon "Old Town Road" featuring Billy Ray Cyrus — a track that broke the internet, challenged musical categorization, and spent a record-breaking 19 weeks at #1. We'll trace how a 20-year-old's $30 beat purchase became a cultural revolution while TikTok was reshaping

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14:43

SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Robin Thicke -...

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2025/08/17

Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles' countdown of the Top 20 Songs of the Summer, as voted by the staff of Caloroga Shark Media! I'm your host, Garrett Fisher. Coming in at number 7, we're diving into Robin Thicke's controversial 2013 smash "Blurred Lines" featuring T.I. and Pharrell Williams — a track that dominated the summer with its infectious groove while sparking intense debates about consent and artistic expression. We'll explore how this Marvin Gaye-inspired hit became both the song of the

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15:58

SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Prince - "When...

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2025/08/10

Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles' countdown of the Top 20 Songs of the Summer, as voted by the staff of Caloroga Shark Media! I'm your host, Garrett Fisher. Coming in at number 8, we're diving into Prince's revolutionary 1984 masterpiece "When Doves Cry" — a track that broke every rule of pop music production while dominating the summer that "Purple Rain" conquered both screens and airwaves. We'll trace how a Minneapolis genius created the most unconventional #1 hit of the MTV era while Reagan

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16:03

SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Cardi B feat. Bad...

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2025/08/03

Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles' countdown of the Top 20 Songs of the Summer, as voted by the staff of Caloroga Shark Media! I'm your host, Garrett Fisher. Coming in at number 9, we're diving into Cardi B's explosive 2018 collaboration "I Like It" featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin — a track that merged hip-hop swagger with Latin rhythms to create an unstoppable summer anthem. We'll trace how a Bronx rapper's meteoric rise collided with reggaeton's global moment while "Black Panther" dominated

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17:13

SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Bananarama -...

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2025/07/27

Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles' countdown of the Top 20 Songs of the Summer, as voted by the staff of Caloroga Shark Media! I'm your host, Garrett Fisher. Coming in at number 10, we're diving into Bananarama's synth-pop masterpiece "Cruel Summer" — a track that transformed the traditionally sunny season into something darker and more complex with its driving beat and melancholy undertones. We'll trace how three friends from London created an enduring new wave classic while MTV was

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16:25

Special Tribute - Ozzy Osbourne: The Prince of...

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2025/07/22

Welcome to another special commemorative episode of Hitmaker Chronicles. I'm your host, Garrett Fisher. In what continues to be a heartbreaking period for music, we gather to honor Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary Black Sabbath frontman and solo artist known as the "Prince of Darkness," who passed away at age 76 after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. From his working-class Birmingham roots to co-creating heavy metal with Black Sabbath, through his wildly successful solo career and unlikely

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16:04

SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Len - "Steal My...

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2025/07/20

Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles' countdown of the Top 20 Songs of the Summer, as voted by the staff of Caloroga Shark Media! I'm your host, Garrett Fisher. Coming in at number 11, we're diving into Len's wonderfully weird 1999 one-hit wonder "Steal My Sunshine" — a track that captured the carefree spirit of the last summer before Y2K with its lazy rap-sung vocals and irresistible Andrea True Connection sample. We'll trace how these Toronto siblings created the ultimate slacker anthem while "The

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17:31

SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Seals And Crofts ...

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2025/07/13

Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles' countdown of the Top 20 Songs of the Summer, as voted by the staff of Caloroga Shark Media! I'm your host, Garrett Fisher. Coming in at number 12, we're diving into Seals & Crofts' timeless 1972 classic "Summer Breeze" — a track that captures the gentle, dreamy essence of summer evenings with its perfect blend of folk harmonies and soft rock sophistication. We'll trace how two Texas musicians created the ultimate mellow summer anthem while "The Godfather"

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16:50

SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Luis Fonsi feat....

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2025/07/06

Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles' countdown of the Top 20 Songs of the Summer, as voted by the staff of Caloroga Shark Media! I'm your host, Garrett Fisher. Coming in at number 13, we're diving into the global phenomenon that was Luis Fonsi's "Despacito" — a track that dominated 2017's summer by seamlessly blending reggaeton with pop sensibilities. With assists from reggaeton pioneer Daddy Yankee and pop superstar Justin Bieber, this Puerto Rican anthem broke streaming records and language

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16:35

SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: The Lovin'...

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2025/06/29

Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles' countdown of the Top 20 Songs of the Summer, as voted by the staff of Caloroga Shark Media! I'm your host, Garrett Fisher. Coming in at number 14, we're diving into The Lovin' Spoonful's sweltering 1966 classic "Summer in the City" — a track that captured urban heat and desire with groundbreaking production techniques. We'll trace how John Sebastian's Greenwich Village folk-rockers created the definitive city summer anthem while "Batman" dominated TV screens and

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16:57

SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Harry Stiles - "As...

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2025/06/22

Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles' countdown of the Top 20 Songs of the Summer, as voted by the staff of Caloroga Shark Media! I'm your host, Garrett Fisher. Coming in at number 16, we're diving into Harry Styles' melancholic masterpiece "As It Was" — a track that dominated 2022's summer with its deceptively upbeat melody wrapped around themes of change and loss. We'll trace how Styles evolved from One Direction heartthrob to sophisticated solo artist, creating a song that soundtracked our

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16:57

SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Sam Cooke -...

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2025/06/15

Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles' countdown of the Top 20 Songs of the Summer, as voted by the staff of Caloroga Shark Media! I'm your host, Garrett Fisher. Coming in at number 15, we're diving into Sam Cooke's transcendent 1957 interpretation of "Summertime" — a performance that transformed Gershwin's opera aria into a soul masterpiece. We'll trace how the son of a Baptist preacher evolved from gospel's golden voice to the architect of soul music, creating a definitive version of this American

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15:52

Special Tribute - Brian Wilson: The Musical Genius...

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2025/06/11

Welcome to another special commemorative episode of Hitmaker Chronicles. I'm your host, Garrett Fisher. In what has been a devastating week for music, we gather again to honor another towering figure we've lost. Brian Wilson, the visionary co-founder and primary songwriter of The Beach Boys, passed away at age 82 after living with a neurocognitive disorder. From teenage surf anthems to the revolutionary studio masterpiece "Pet Sounds," Wilson pioneered the studio-as-instrument and influenced

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14:50

Special Tribute - Sly Stone: The Revolutionary Genius...

Hitmaker Chronicles ·

2025/06/10

Welcome to a special commemorative episode of Hitmaker Chronicles. I'm your host, Garrett Fisher. Today we pause our countdown to honor the extraordinary life and revolutionary musical legacy of Sly Stone, the visionary leader of Sly and the Family Stone, who passed away at age 82 after a battle with COPD. From his early days as a San Francisco DJ to creating the template for funk music and breaking down barriers of race and gender, Stone redefined what popular music could be and do. Join us as we

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16:28

SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Taylor Swift -...

Hitmaker Chronicles ·

2025/06/08

Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles' countdown of the Top 20 Songs of the Summer, as voted by the staff of Caloroga Shark Media! I'm your host, Garrett Fisher. Coming in at number 17, we're diving into Taylor Swift's "Cruel Summer" — a track with one of the most unusual summer song trajectories ever, becoming a massive hit four years after its release. We'll trace how Swift's collaboration with Jack Antonoff and St. Vincent created a masterstroke of summer heartbreak that initially lived in "You

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15:30

SUMMER'S GREATEST SONGS COUNTDOWN: Superchunk - "This...

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2025/06/01

Welcome back to Hitmaker Chronicles' countdown of the Top 20 Songs of the Summer, as voted by the staff of Caloroga Shark Media! I'm your host, Garrett Fisher. Coming in at number 18, we're diving into Superchunk's bittersweet indie rocker "This Summer" — a 2012 gem that captures both the season's euphoria and its fleeting nature. We'll trace how these Chapel Hill indie pioneers evolved from scrappy punk upstarts to elder statesmen of alternative rock, releasing the perfect summer anthem just as

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