I'm In Love With That Song Podcast
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I'm In Love With That Song Podcast
The "I'm In Love With That Song" Podcast - Music Commentary, Song Analysis & Rock History. Welcome to the “I’m In Love With That Song” Podcast. Each episode, we’ll take one of my favorite songs and dive deep into it, listening to all the nuances that make it a great song. You may be unfamiliar with...
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Robyn Hitchcock And The Egyptians - "My Wife And My Dead Wife"
On this annual Halloween Spooktacular episode, we take a haunting journey through the whimsical world of Robyn Hitchcock, focusing on his early classi...
The O'Jays - "For The Love Of Money"
This episode, we take a deep dive into one of the funkiest singles ever recorded: "For the Love of Money" by The O'Jays. Join us as we explore the int...
Creation & Evolution: Ram Jam - "Black Betty"
This episode, we return to the "Creation & Evolution" theme as we trace the history of the song called "Black Betty". It's a fascinating story, from i...
Humble Pie - "Stone Cold Fever"
Humble Pie is often overshadowed by bands like Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, and Queen, but they were a considered a "supergroup" when they formed in 1969-...
The Plimsouls - "A Million Miles Away"
The Plimsouls, led by guitarist/singer/songwriter Peter Case, released a couple of terrific albums in the early ‘80’s, fusing power pop, punk and R&B...
Earth, Wind & Fire - "Serpentine Fire"
Many bands would be running out of ideas by their 8th album, but not Earth, Wind &Fire – many consider All ‘n All to be their best record. Freshly ins...
Grand Funk Railroad - "Footstompin' Music"/"Rock 'N Roll Soul"
Imagine a time when a band could sell out Shea Stadium faster than The Beatles, without the support of radio airplay or the blessing of music critics-...
Elvin Bishop - "Calling All Cows"
Strap in for a wild ride with Elvin Bishop and his fiery ensemble as they tear through the raucous track "Calling All Cows", from the rollicking 1977...
Joe Walsh - "Meadows"
We dive into the electrifying atmosphere of live music on this episode, as we take a detour from studio recordings to explore the raw energy and spont...
Jackie Shane - "Any Other Way"
Throughout the tapestry of music history, certain figures stand out not just for their talent but for their sheer courage and resilience. Count Jackie...
Brown Acid (with guests Daniel Hall & Lance Barresi)
In this episode, we take a fascinating journey into the world of obscure Psych and Hard Rock from the 1970's with the "Brown Acid" series. Brown Acid...
Queen - "Death on Two Legs (Dedicated To......)"
Join us as we dive deep into one of Queen's most iconic tracks, "Death on Two Legs," from their legendary album A Night at the Opera, celebrating its...
Queen "A Night At The Opera" 50th Anniversary
This episode we celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the greatest ever made-- A Night At The Opera by Queen. I'm joined by author Gillian Gaar, wh...
Saxon - “747 (Strangers In The Night)”
Saxon came out of England in the 1970's and quickly established themselves as one of the leading lights of the "New Wave Of British Heavy Metal" (NWOB...
Robin Trower - "Day Of The Eagle"
On this episode, we fix our gaze on guitarist Robin Trower. Though he's not a household name today, he continues to be held in high regard by guitar a...
1975
Music has a unique way of capturing the essence of a time period, and 1975 was no exception. This year stands out in music history as a treasure trove...
Larry Williams & Johnny Watson - "Nobody"
What happens when two R&B veterans team up with a psychedelic band for a one-off single? It's either one of the weirdest songs of the '60's or a forgo...
Iggy Pop & The Stooges - "Search And Destroy"
Iggy Pop made his (first) comeback with the Raw Power album, released in 1973. The album opens with the ferocious track “Search And Destroy”. Produced...
Fontella Bass - "Rescue Me"
This episode, we travel back to Chicago, 1965 and dive into Fontella Bass's iconic hit, "Rescue Me." Let's explore this timeless track, recorded at th...
Pink Floyd - "Have A Cigar"
Pink Floyd has been a cornerstone of rock music history, producing some of the most iconic albums ever recorded. One song that stands out in their cat...
BONUS HOLIDAY EPISODE: Ben Hinds - "All I Want For Christmas Is A Go-Go Girl"
Welcome to our annual Bonus Holiday Episode, where I dig through my collection of Christmas & Holiday songs and pull out one of my favorites to play f...
Broken Homes - "An L.A. Rain"
For one hot moment, Broken Homes were the buzzed-about new band in LA, and big success was ahead. It never materialized. The band cut 3 albums for MCA...
The Who - "Won't Get Fooled Again"
In this epic episode, we embark on a sonic exploration of The Who's towering anthem "Won't Get Fooled Again." We explore the song that encapsulates th...
The Ultimate Blues Guitar Legends (with Pete Prown)
No genre had greater impact of the development of Rock & Roll than the Blues. And no instrument has contributed more to Rock than the electric guitar....
Matthew Sweet - "Divine Intervention"
One of our greatest singer/songwriters, Matthew Sweet, suffered a stroke recently. He's facing some tough times ahead, but this isn't the first challe...
Screamin' Jay Hawkins - "I Put A Spell On You"
It's time for our occasional, somewhat-annual Halloween Spooktacular episode, where we pick a song appropriate to the season and see what terror await...
Aerosmith - "Back In The Saddle"
Aerosmith were at their commercial & creative peak in 1976 when they released Rocks, a high-water mark in their career. The album opens with “Back In...
Favorite STAX Trax - Part 1: 1959-1963
On this episode, we take a journey through the rich history of Stax Records, the iconic label that defined Southern Soul music, and I play some of my...
Big Star - "September Gurls"
One song can’t really define a whole genre, but “September Gurls” by Big Star comes pretty damn close – it IS the sound of Power Pop. Jangly guitars,...
Titanic Love Affair - "Happy"
Titanic Love Affair never got a big break and flew under the radar with a couple of albums before calling it quits. On this episode, we explore a song...
The Beatles - "A Hard Day's Night"
60 years ago—July 1964 in the UK, August 1964 in the US—The Beatles film A Hard Day’s Night was unleashed, driving Beatlemania to even greater heights...
Small Faces - "Itchycoo Park"
Small Faces are one of the all-time great British bands from the 1960's but they never got the attention, success or respect they deserved. (Some of t...
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - "The Tracks Of My Tears"
William "Smokey" Robinson was the man behind many of Motown's greatest hits-- not just the tracks he recorded himself with The Miracles, he also wrote...
Al Stewart - "Life In Dark Water"
Singer/Songwriter Al Stewart came out of the London Folk scene, but by the mid-70's struck it big with MOR/AM Radio hit, "Year Of The Cat". But there'...
The Cars - "It's All I Can Do"
The Cars debut album was a commercial and critical success. The pressure was on for a follow-up, and the band delivered big time with their 2nd album,...
Sifting Through Rubble: 1960's Psychedelia from the UK
A while back, we did an episode celebrating the Nuggets album, that quintessential collection of 1960’s psychedelic garage rock. But psychedelia was a...
The Ramones - "I Wanna Be Sedated"
Few bands left a legacy as deep and as lasting as The Ramones. You literally couldn’t count the number of bands who were influenced by these 4 New Yor...
Wishbone Ash - "Blowin' Free"
A teenage summertime love affair with a foreign exchange student was the inspiration for this song by Wishbone Ash. Though overlooked in the US, Wishb...
Creation & Evolution: Gladys Knight & The Pips "Midnight Train To Georgia"
Introducing a new segment of the podcast - "Creation & Evolution", where we explore songs that travelled a long & winding road before they reached the...
Gerry Rafferty - "The Ark"
Everybody knows "Baker Street"-- even if you don't know the artist's name or the song title, you probably know that sax riff. But there's more to Gerr...