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How “Love Is a Battlefield” Was Rewritten and Became an ’80s Anthem

14 augusti | 23 min

FROM THE VAULT: Randy Bachman on How “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” Became an Accidental #1 Hit

13 augusti | 20 min

7 Hilarious Non-Parody Rock Songs You Won’t Believe Aren’t Jokes

12 augusti | 30 min

FROM THE VAULT: How George Harrison Inspired Led Zeppelin to Write The Rain Song

11 augusti | 23 min

1993’s Top Songs: R.E.M., Billy Joel, Duran Duran, Whitney Houston & Blind Melon

10 augusti | 38 min

5 Unsolved Rock Mysteries: The Strangest Lost Songs Ever Found

9 augusti | 30 min

Nick Kershaw’s “Wouldn’t It Be Good”: The 80s Anthem That Live Aid and Pretty in Pink Reimagined

8 augusti | 22 min

FROM THE VAULT: Interview with Geoff Downes: How "Video Killed the Radio Star" Became an 80s Icon Despite Peaking in the 70s

1 augusti | 27 min

England Dan & John Ford Coley: The Soft Rock Duo Who Rivaled Zeppelin

31 juli | 21 min

BONUS: Adam and Janda Lane remember Ozzy Osbourne on the Behind The Song podcast

30 juli | 9 min

Top 10 Albums of 1979: Fleetwood Mac, The Clash, AC/DC & More

30 juli | 36 min

FROM THE VAULT: How Cream Turned a Poem About Real Estate into the Psychedelic Rock Classic “White Room”

29 juli | 19 min

Top 10 Songs of 1992: From Nirvana’s Revolution to Metallica’s Surprising Ballad

28 juli | 34 min

How Cake’s “The Distance” Became the Coolest Song of the ’90s

27 juli | 17 min

Weird Al Yankovic’s Greatest Parodies: From “White & Nerdy” to “Amish Paradise”

26 juli | 34 min

Jimi Hendrix’s Final Days, Wild Legends, and the Truth About “Purple Haze”

25 juli | 21 min

How Walter Egan Turned a Crush on Stevie Nicks Into a 1978 Classic

24 juli | 25 min

Remembering Ozzy Osbourne – Ozzy’s Post–Sabbath Comeback Begins with “Crazy Train” and Randy Rhoads

23 juli | 22 min

Remembering Ozzy Osbourne – The Redemption Behind “Mama, I’m Coming Home”

22 juli | 20 min

The Lost Rebel Anthem: How Rock’s Boldest Hit Disappeared from Culture

22 juli | 27 min

The Power of the Rock Community: Why We Won’t Back Down in the Music Rights Fight

22 juli | 13 min

FROM THE VAULT: Motley Crue’s 'Home Sweet Home': The Epic Music Video MTV Had to Stop Playing

21 juli | 23 min

FROM THE VAULT: The Story Behind The Beatles’ Perfect Double A-Side – Penny Lane & Strawberry Fields Forever

20 juli | 25 min

Top 10 B-Sides That Became Iconic Hits: Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Pearl Jam & More

19 juli | 31 min

Michael Anthony Reveals How Van Halen Conquered Rock ‘n’ Roll

18 juli | 26 min

FROM THE VAULT: How Def Leppard Defied the Odds to Create Hysteria – An 80s Rock Masterpiece

18 juli | 20 min

FROM THE VAULT: Rob Halford on Writing Breaking the Law and How Judas Priest Brought Metal to MTV

17 juli | 16 min

Top 10 Albums of 1985: Tears for Fears, Dire Straits, Kate Bush & More

16 juli | 37 min

Wind of Change, Enter Sandman, and the Songs That Rocked 1991

15 juli | 38 min

The Rise and Fall of Creedence Clearwater Revival: The Tragedy Behind “Have You Ever Seen the Rain”

14 juli | 22 min

FROM THE VAULT: Interview with Thomas Dolby: Playing Live Aid With David Bowie and Writing for Michael Jackson

13 juli | 21 min

When Rock Songs Go Wrong: The Bizarre True Stories Behind Music’s Darkest Myths

12 juli | 25 min

The Untold Story of Rush’s Biggest Hits: Interviews with Two Rock Legends

11 juli | 24 min

The Story of “More Than Words” by Extreme: A Power Ballad That Changed Everything

10 juli | 25 min

Stevie Nicks, Dolores O’Riordan & Alanis: Rock’s Most Unique Female Singers

9 juli | 37 min

FROM THE VAULT: How a Schoolteacher Wrote Elvis Presley’s “Heartbreak Hotel” and Made Music History with Her Son

8 juli | 27 min

The Beatles' Chart Takeover and 10 More Iconic Songs of 1964

7 juli | 40 min

The Bee Gees Comeback: From Disco Backlash to "You Win Again"

6 juli | 18 min

The Greatest Music Records of All Time—And Why No One Will Ever Top Them

5 juli | 33 min

A Tribute to Dan Fogelberg – The Unsung Hero of ’70s and ’80s Songwriting

4 juli | 23 min

From Steely Dan to the Doobie Brothers: The Origins of ‘What a Fool Believes’

3 juli | 19 min

The Craziest One-Hit Wonder Stories in Rock History

2 juli | 28 min

FROM THE VAULT: How The Beatles’ “A Day in the Life” Redefined Rock Music Forever

1 juli | 23 min

Alice Cooper’s Most Controversial Hit: The True Story of “School’s Out”

30 juni | 23 min

Countdown: The Greatest Rock Songs of 1990 and the Stories Behind Them

29 juni | 39 min

Guilty Pleasures Countdown: The Songs We Secretly Love to Sing

28 juni | 36 min

How Eagles Became Rock Icons: Producer Bill Szymczyk Tells All

27 juni | 26 min

Inside the Greatest Supergroup Ever: The Untold Story of “We Are the World”

26 juni | 28 min

Van Halen, The Beatles & More: The Most Misunderstood Songs in Rock History

25 juni | 28 min

1968’s Greatest Songs: Janis, Otis, The Beatles, and a Chilling Surprise

24 juni | 35 min

FROM THE VAULT: Why Beastie Boys Hated Their Own Hit "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party)

23 juni | 24 min

The Secret Behind Led Zeppelin’s “Ramble On” and Its Mysterious Drums

22 juni | 24 min

Top ’90s TV Theme Songs: Friends, Seinfeld, X-Files & More

21 juni | 34 min

How Soul Asylum’s “Runaway Train” Saved Lives and Changed the World

20 juni | 20 min

Exclusive Interview: Gary Numan on His UK Success, U.S. One-Hit Wonder, and Finding Peace

19 juni | 22 min

FROM THE VAULT: How the Bee Gees Rose from Collapse to Conquer the 70s: Top 5 Songs of the Gibb Brothers

18 juni | 24 min

When Kiedis Bombed Live and Loggins Got Fired—Then They Made History

17 juni | 29 min

The Untold Stories of 1972’s Greatest Hits: Bowie, Seals & Crofts, and The Hollies

16 juni | 32 min

The Genius of Brian Wilson: A Farewell to Pop’s Most Profound Composer

15 juni | 25 min

FROM THE VAULT: How Bon Jovi Rose to Fame with Anthems of Hope and Resilience

15 juni | 18 min

The Wildest Rock Supergroups That Almost Happened: Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury, and Llamas

14 juni | 31 min

He Lost the Bet...Then Wrote Their Biggest Hit in Minutes!

13 juni | 24 min

Kenny Rogers on “The Gambler”: The Song That Made Him a Legend

12 juni | 20 min

Celebrating Brian Wilson: The Musical Genius Behind The Beach Boys | Bonus Tribute Episode

11 juni | 22 min

Banned by MTV, Rejected by Radio: The ’80s Hits Too Hot to Handle

11 juni | 33 min

FROM THE VAULT: How Tom Petty Proved His Label Wrong with Free Fallin’

10 juni | 21 min

The 16-Year-Old Who Outsold The Beatles —Top 11 Songs of 1967

9 juni | 32 min

How Rick Astley’s Label Hated His Song—Then It Took Over the World

8 juni | 21 min

Top 10 Most Soul-Stirring Female Vocal Performances of the ’80s: Aimee Mann, Stevie Nicks, and More

7 juni | 33 min

How a Paul Simon–Mentored Band Created One of the Most Haunting One-Hit Wonders of the ’80s

6 juni | 24 min

The Story Behind “Juke Box Hero”: Lou Gramm’s Vocal Feat and Fan Inspiration

5 juni | 20 min

Top 10 Guitar Solos of the ’70s: Ritchie Blackmore, David Gilmour, and More

4 juni | 28 min

FROM THE VAULT: The Story Behind Fleetwood Mac’s Dreams – Stevie Nicks’ Heartfelt Breakup Anthem

3 juni | 16 min

The ’70s Hit Randy Bachman Wrote as a Joke—That Hit #1 in 22 Countries

2 juni | 34 min

FROM THE VAULT: 5 Forgotten 90s Songs Featuring Tonic, LIT, Sponge, Garbage, and More

2 juni | 20 min

Ranking the Greatest Classic Rock Songs of All Time: The Ultimate Showdown

1 juni | 39 min

How “The Power of Love” Became a #1 Hit—and a Soundtrack Tragedy

31 maj | 23 min

How Two Teens and a Cheap Synth Launched OMD into Pop History

30 maj | 23 min

Men at Work Ruled the ’80s—Then Vanished. Colin Hay Explains Why

29 maj | 22 min

Sex, Cheese, and Controversy: Ranking the 5 Most Ridiculous ’70s Songs

28 maj | 27 min

FROM THE VAULT: Sammy Hagar on Van Halen’s 1988 Hit “When It’s Love”

28 maj | 6 min

1983’s Greatest: Prince, Lionel Richie, and the Hook That Labels Didn’t Hear

26 maj | 40 min

The Story Behind “Beds Are Burning” and the Protest Hidden in a 1987 Rock Anthem

25 maj | 22 min

TV’s Most Iconic Themes: The Wild Backstories Behind the ’60s Greatest Intros

24 maj | 33 min

Why “Things Can Only Get Better” Is Scientifically the Happiest Song Ever

23 maj | 22 min

The Zombies’ “Time of the Season”: Hit After Breakup, Forgotten Then Reunited 50 Years Later

22 maj | 22 min

Top 10 Guitar Solos of the ’80s: From Eddie Van Halen to Unexpected Legends

21 maj | 35 min

Top 10 of ’76: Rock Anthems, Accidental Hits, and Freddie Mercury’s Masterpiece

19 maj | 36 min

“Ten Years Gone”: The Zeppelin Masterpiece Too Complex for the Stage

18 maj | 24 min

5 Rock Career Killers: How One Interview Ended Quiet Riot’s Reign

17 maj | 31 min

The Story Behind “Rocky Mountain Way” and Its Untouchable Bass Line

16 maj | 21 min

How a German Song Became an ’80s Classic in English

15 maj | 21 min

Sex, Fire, and Spray Paint: Untold Stories of '70s Album Covers

14 maj | 33 min

From Laughable to Legendary: The Wild Stories Behind Rock’s Unlikely Classics

13 maj | 40 min

Van Halen’s 5 Greatest Deep Cuts—and the Wild Stories Behind Them

12 maj | 18 min

How Improv Created Rock Legends—From Bon Scott to a Kid in the Studio

11 maj | 30 min

1970’s Top 10 Showdown: Beatles, Jackson 5, and a Legendary One-Hit Wonder

10 maj | 29 min

Shawn Colvin’s “Sunny Came Home”: The Dark Story Behind Her Grammy-Winning Hit

9 maj | 17 min

How “She Sells Sanctuary” Made The Cult Legends—Fights, Theft, and a Violin Bow

8 maj | 21 min

The Stories Behind Iconic Girl-Named Songs: From “Brandy” to “Beth”

7 maj | 37 min

#1 Hits, Career Risks, and the Coolest Song Ever: The Ultimate 80s Countdown

5 maj | 35 min

From Coneheads to #1: How a Chili Peppers B-Side Became a Rock Classic

4 maj | 22 min

Evil Anthems & Airplane Bathrooms: The Wild Origins of 80s Movie Themes

3 maj | 35 min

The Stylistics on Creating the Ultimate Baby-Making Classics of the ’70s

2 maj | 20 min

The Song Every Label Rejected That Became an 80s Staple

30 april | 21 min

The Most Underrated Rock Singers (And Why Fans Are Divided)

29 april | 32 min

When Rock Reclaimed the Charts: 1978’s Most Unbelievable Stories

28 april | 36 min

Dead or Alive’s Wild Ride: From “You Spin Me Round” to Sudden Disappearance

27 april | 22 min

How Gordon Lightfoot Turned Heartbreak and History Into Rock Classics

26 april | 30 min

The Accidental Genius Behind “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” with Rupert Holmes

25 april | 20 min

The Forgotten Legacy of Adam Ant: 7 Chart Hits and a Pop Culture Icon

24 april | 22 min

Top 5 Misheard Lyrics: From John Fogerty’s Joke to FBI Confusion Over “Louie Louie”

23 april | 26 min

Surprise Hits of the 80s: From Rush to Bowie and Mercury

22 april | 37 min

From Food Stamps to Fame: The Woman Behind Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September”

21 april | 22 min

How a Teen Wrote the MAS*H Theme and Made TV Music History

19 april | 33 min

From “I Got You” to MTV: The Story of Split Enz with Neil Finn

18 april | 19 min

Drama, Betrayal, and a Surprise Hit: Inside Fleetwood Mac’s Final Days

17 april | 22 min

The Driving Songs That Made History (and Caused Speeding Tickets)

16 april | 30 min

The Wild Origins of Bridge Over Troubled Water, All Right Now & More Rock Classics

15 april | 36 min

The Story Behind “Desperado” by the Eagles: A Timeless Classic Born Under Pressure

14 april | 22 min

Hidden Rock Gems: Morse Code, Lost Drum Tracks, and AC/DC's Secret Lyrics

12 april | 32 min

Mistaken for a Legend: JD Souther’s Surprise #1 Hit

11 april | 21 min

No Originals Left: The Hidden Truth About the Little River Band Today

10 april | 21 min

Rock Hall Rage: Paul Rodgers, Joe Cocker, and the Joy Division/New Order Dilemma

9 april | 31 min

Fake Guitar, Real Hits: Bon Jovi, Billy Idol, and the Unforgettable Music of 1987

7 april | 35 min

The “Simple Man” Story: Skynyrd’s Beloved Anthem That Never Charted

6 april | 21 min

How Human League’s “Human” Reinvented Their Sound and Became a #1 About Mutual Betrayal

5 april | 21 min

5 Controversial Songs That Sparked OUTRAGE—From Chuck Berry to Matchbox Twenty

4 april | 30 min

How the Rolling Stones Turned a Failed Reggae Experiment into “Start Me Up”

2 april | 20 min

The Anatomy of a Power Ballad: Scorpions, Mötley Crüe, and Nazareth

1 april | 29 min

Top 10 Rock Songs from the Year of Star Wars, Blackouts, and Disco Fever

31 mars | 35 min

Warren Zevon’s “Werewolves of London”: The Novelty Hit He Hated

30 mars | 21 min

The Monkees’ Wild Ride: From TV Band to Rock Legends with “I’m a Believer”

29 mars | 32 min

The #1 Hit That Was Written in Seconds After Hearing the Music for the First Time

26 mars | 22 min

Christopher Cross: The Yacht Rock Icon Who Dominated 1980 Before MTV Changed Everything

25 mars | 20 min

The 80s TV Theme That Borrowed from Cream’s “Sunshine of Your Love” and Got Away with It

24 mars | 34 min

How Tom Petty Turned a Joke Into His Biggest Hit of 1989

22 mars | 32 min

How a Trucker’s Angry Outburst Inspired BTO’s Classic Hit “Let It Ride”

21 mars | 17 min

The Surprising Origins of Rock’s Most Sensual Songs, Including “Let’s Get It On”

20 mars | 25 min

Steven Page on Writing Barenaked Ladies’ If I Had $1,000,000 and Meeting Brian Wilson

19 mars | 22 min

How John Mellencamp’s Jack and Diane Defied His Label and Became an 80s Classic

18 mars | 22 min

5 Epic Songs That Broke the Rules and Became Huge Hits – Even at 7+ Minutes Long

17 mars | 27 min

The Biggest Hits of 1979 – From Disco Jokes to Rock Classics and Forgotten Legends

15 mars | 34 min

How Whitesnake’s Here I Go Again Went from Failure to 80s Rock Anthem

14 mars | 21 min

5 Unexpected Songs That Became Massive Money Makers – The Stories Behind the Hits

13 mars | 28 min

How Jefferson Starship’s Jane Transformed Their Sound – Was It Inspired by Toto?

12 mars | 16 min

Smokey Robinson on The Tears of a Clown – A Forgotten Song That Became a #1 Hit

12 mars | 22 min

How a Misheard Lyric Inspired Stevie Nicks’ Edge of Seventeen – A Rock Anthem

11 mars | 21 min

How Johnny Cash’s Cover of Hurt Won Over Trent Reznor and Redefined the Song

10 mars | 27 min

Revisiting the Top 10 Songs of 1969 – The Year’s Biggest Hits and Their Untold Stories

8 mars | 30 min

Why Pat Benatar Stopped Performing Hit Me with Your Best Shot – The Untold Story

7 mars | 21 min

The 5 Greatest Debut Albums of the 70s – How They Changed Rock Forever

6 mars | 31 min

Graham Nash on Teach Your Children – The Most Personal Story I’ve Ever Told

5 mars | 18 min

Eddie Money on Two Tickets to Paradise & Take Me Home Tonight – One of His Final Interviews

4 mars | 18 min

Billy Ocean’s Run of 80s Hits – Why He Dominated Then Disappeared

3 mars | 25 min

The Top 10 Songs of 1981 – The Wild Stories Behind the Year’s Biggest Hits

1 mars | 34 min

Huey Lewis on I Want a New Drug, Ghostbusters, and the Biggest Music Lawsuit of the 80s

28 februari | 20 min

The 5 Greatest Bass Lines in Rock History – The Stories Behind the Legends

27 februari | 27 min

Firefall’s Rise and Mysterious Disappearance – Rick Roberts on Their 70s Soft Rock Classics

26 februari | 22 min

How Jimi Jamison Saved Survivor – The Story Behind The Search Is Over

25 februari | 16 min

My Top 5 Guilty Pleasure Songs – The Ones We Love But Won’t Admit

24 februari | 28 min

The Top 10 Songs of 1975 – The Stories Behind the Year’s Biggest Hits

22 februari | 32 min

Joe Jackson’s Steppin’ Out – The Timeless 80s Classic with a 1920s Soul

21 februari | 22 min

The Top 5 Vocal Performances of the 80s – The Most Powerful Voices of the Decade

20 februari | 28 min

How 10,000 Maniacs Moved On After Natalie Merchant – The Story of More Than This

19 februari | 15 min

Stephen Pearcy on RATT’s Round and Round – The 80s Rock Hit That Deserved #1

18 februari | 20 min

The Rise and Disappearance of Paul Davis – The Man Behind “I Go Crazy”

17 februari | 22 min

Tracy Chapman’s Last-Minute Performance That Made “Fast Car” an Instant Classic

15 februari | 36 min

Interview with Midge Ure: How Ultravox’s “Vienna” Became the Greatest #2 Hit Ever

14 februari | 23 min

5 Massive Hits That Became Too Taboo to Play – Featuring Cher, The Who & More

13 februari | 22 min

Interview with Foreigner: How “I Want to Know What Love Is” Became an Unstoppable #1 Hit

12 februari | 20 min

Interview with Brian Greenway: The Legacy of April Wine and Their Biggest Hits

11 februari | 22 min

The 80s Bands That Should Have Been Bigger – Featuring The Sundays, The Replacements & More

10 februari | 31 min

How Cheap Trick’s “The Flame” Became Their Biggest Hit—Despite Their Guitarist Hating It

8 februari | 29 min

Bonnie Raitt’s Long Road to #1 – The Heartbreaking Story Behind “I Can’t Make You Love Me”

7 februari | 23 min

The Top 10 Songs of 1973 – And the Classic Hit Everyone Mispronounces

6 februari | 31 min

Interview with Smokey Robinson: How a Late-Night Call Turned a Struggling Song Into a #1 Hit

5 februari | 18 min

How Little River Band’s “Reminiscing” Became the Most Played Australian Song in America

4 februari | 20 min

5 Underrated 80s Hits – Including the Song Two Iconic Bands Rejected That Became a Classic

3 februari | 25 min

The Greatest Comeback Songs of All Time – Featuring Tina Turner, Donny Osmond & Elvis

1 februari | 32 min

How The Proclaimers’ “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” Defied Critics and Became a Global Hit

31 januari | 19 min

The 10 Greatest Songs of 1965 – A Year That Changed Music Forever

30 januari | 32 min

Interview with Jess Harnell: The Rock Impersonator So Good, He Got Sued for It

29 januari | 19 min

The Rise of Rush: How Neil Peart Transformed Rock’s Most Overlooked Band

28 januari | 21 min

5 Songs That Might Change Your Mind About This Controversial Rock Genre

27 januari | 31 min

The Top Cover Songs of the 80s – Hits That Outshone the Originals

25 januari | 26 min

The Beatles’ “A Day in the Life” – The Greatest Song Never Released as a Single

24 januari | 22 min

The Top 10 Songs of 1980 – Hits That Defined a New Decade

23 januari | 33 min

How The Cure’s “Lovesong” Went from Wedding Gift to Breakout Hit

22 januari | 22 min

How a DJ’s Mistake Made The Doobie Brothers’ “Black Water” a #1 Hit

21 januari | 21 min

Journey’s “Separate Ways” – The Most Epic Rock Song with the Worst Music Video

20 januari | 29 min

Why Science Rates This Legend's Voice as the Greatest Ever

18 januari | 28 min

Revisiting the Top 10 Songs of 1983 – What Still Stands the Test of Time?

17 januari | 24 min

The Top 10 Songs of 1971 – A Year That Defined Rock Music

16 januari | 32 min

How Wang Chung’s “Everybody Have Fun Tonight” Went from Criticism to 80s Anthem

15 januari | 19 min

How a Simple Spelling Change Turned This Song into a #1 Smash Hit

14 januari | 20 min

The Top 5 “Don’t Give a Damn” Songs – Anthems of Rebellion and Freedom

13 januari | 26 min

How Pink Floyd’s “Echoes” Transformed 24 Songs into a Psychedelic Masterpiece

11 januari | 22 min

Interview with Rob Halford: How “You Got Another Thing Comin’” Became a Metal Anthem

10 januari | 18 min

The Top 10 Songs of 1985 – Hits That Defined an Incredible Year in Music

9 januari | 30 min

Interview with Dale Bozzio: The Wild Story of Missing Persons and Their Almost-Hits

8 januari | 24 min

Why The Police Secretly Broke Up at Their Peak – And How Sting Moved On

7 januari | 21 min

The Top 5 Feel-Good Songs of All Time – Hits That Lift the Soul

6 januari | 25 min

The Chaos Behind Aerosmith’s Biggest Hits – From “Sweet Emotion” to “Janie’s Got a Gun”

4 januari | 26 min

Interview with Carlos Santana: The Story Behind “Black Magic Woman” and His Unexpected Comeback

3 januari | 21 min

The Top 5 Musical Disses of the 70s – From Paul McCartney to Carly Simon

2 januari | 27 min

How a Lost Wallet Led The 5th Dimension to a #1 Hit

1 januari | 17 min

How Sugarloaf Beat the One-Hit Wonder Curse – And Accidentally Called the White House

31 december 2024 | 20 min

How Tom Jones Turned Two Unlikely Songs into Timeless Classics

30 december 2024 | 20 min

The Top 10 Songs of 1984 – Celebrating the Greatest Year in Pop Music

28 december 2024 | 28 min

How AC/DC Overcame Tragedy to Create Back in Black – The Biggest-Selling Rock Album Ever

27 december 2024 | 20 min

5 More of the Most Controversial Songs of the Rock Era – Banned, Censored, and Blacklisted

26 december 2024 | 25 min

Interview with Johnny Mathis: The Story Behind “Chances Are” and His Iconic Christmas Album

25 december 2024 | 16 min

Interview with The Romantics: How Legal Battles Stalled Their Career for 11 Years

25 december 2024 | 21 min

Interview with Neal Schon: The Story Behind Journey’s Iconic Solos and a Connection to “Purple Rain”

24 december 2024 | 22 min

Interview with Peter Hook: How New Order’s “Blue Monday” Became a Legendary Loss Leader

23 december 2024 | 13 min

The Untold Story of Bob Dylan’s “Lay Lady Lay” – A Song He Didn’t Want Released

23 december 2024 | 21 min

The Lost Led Zeppelin Song That Could Have Been Their Greatest Anthem

21 december 2024 | 23 min

Interview with Kansas: How “Dust in the Wind” Started as a Guitar Exercise and Became a Classic

20 december 2024 | 20 min

Singer Had Last Laugh When He Outsold His Band with the Very Song They Rejected

19 december 2024 | 27 min

Interview with Survivor: How “Eye of the Tiger” Became the Ultimate 80s Anthem

18 december 2024 | 22 min

Interview with Neil Sedaka: How Elton John Helped Him Stage a Legendary Comeback

17 december 2024 | 22 min

The Top 10 One-Hit Wonders – Stories Behind These Unforgettable Hits

16 december 2024 | 26 min

Revisiting the Top 10 Songs of 1986 – Which Hits Have Stood the Test of Time?

14 december 2024 | 25 min

How a One-Night Stand Inspired a 70s Classic

14 december 2024 | 20 min

How Toto’s “Africa” Became the Most Overplayed Yet Impossible-to-Hate Song

13 december 2024 | 18 min

5 Bad Songs by Great Artists – When Legends Missed the Mark

12 december 2024 | 23 min

How a Botched Lyric Turned “Blinded by the Light” Into Rock’s Funniest Misheard Song

11 december 2024 | 20 min

Interview with Eric Burdon: The Mystery Behind “House of the Rising Sun” and Its Unknown Origins

10 december 2024 | 22 min

How Joan Jett Turned a Rejected B-Side Into “I Love Rock ‘n Roll” – A #1 Smash Hit

9 december 2024 | 19 min

How Gregg Allman’s Late-Night Break-In Led to the Creation of “Midnight Rider”

9 december 2024 | 20 min

The Most Iconic Opening Lyrics in Rock – Stories Behind the Lines That Hooked Us

7 december 2024 | 22 min

How Boston’s Leaked Demo of “Amanda” Became a Surprise #1 Hit After an 8-Year Hiatus

6 december 2024 | 21 min

The Top 5 Hit Resurrections – Songs That Topped the Charts Twice

5 december 2024 | 26 min

Interview with 3 Doors Down: How “Kryptonite” Went from a High School Math Class to #1

4 december 2024 | 19 min

Interview with Lamont Dozier & Duke Fakir: How The Four Tops Turned “I Can’t Help Myself” Into Another Hit

3 december 2024 | 19 min

How ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” Became the Happiest Song Ever – And the Hit They Almost Delayed

2 december 2024 | 25 min

How This “Soft Rock” Band Secretly Rocked Harder Than Most 70s Legends

30 november 2024 | 27 min

How a Joke Song Meant to Mock Prog Rock Became an Accidental Classic

29 november 2024 | 20 min

What the HELL-This is Being CENSORED For a PROFANITY That Was ACTUALLY BLEEPED OUT-Professor of Rock

28 november 2024 | 22 min

Interview with Kevin Cronin: How REO Speedwagon’s “I Can’t Fight This Feeling” Took 10 Years to Finish

27 november 2024 | 28 min

The Legend Who Created the Blueprint for Rock Singers – But Still Isn’t in the Rock Hall

27 november 2024 | 22 min

Interview with Freddy Curci: How He Set a World Record with the Longest Note on a #1 Hit

26 november 2024 | 21 min

Interview with Johnny Rzeznik: How a Broken Guitar Led to Writing “Iris” and Saving His Career

26 november 2024 | 18 min

The Mystery of “Eleanor Rigby” – Paul McCartney, a Gravestone, and a Songwriting Feud

25 november 2024 | 24 min

How a Legendary Band Turned a Biblical Verse into an Epic 1984 Rock Classic

23 november 2024 | 24 min

How Steve Miller’s “The Joker” Became a #1 Hit Twice – Thanks to a Misheard Lyric

22 november 2024 | 19 min

The Most Underrated Classics – Songs That Deserve More Love

21 november 2024 | 25 min

Interview with Daryl Hall: How Hall & Oates Quietly Dominated the 80s with 21 Hits

20 november 2024 | 21 min

How a Babysitter Turned “The Loco-Motion” Into a #1 Hit – Again and Again

18 november 2024 | 22 min

The Top 5 Most Interesting Duets of the 80s – Surprising Collaborations & Unforgettable Hits

16 november 2024 | 27 min

How a Mysterious Gardener Inspired The Rolling Stones’ “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”

15 november 2024 | 20 min

How “Bette Davis Eyes” Made the Hollywood Icon Cool Again – The Story Behind the 1981 Hit

14 november 2024 | 23 min

The Mystery of the Most Mysterious Song on the Internet – Solved After 41 Years!

13 november 2024 | 21 min

Interview with Neil Finn: How “Don’t Dream It’s Over” Became One of the Most Admired Songs Ever

12 november 2024 | 21 min

How Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone” Changed Music Forever – Even the Beatles Took Notice

11 november 2024 | 25 min

Interview with Weird Al Yankovic: How Mark Knopfler Insisted on Playing in His Own Parody

9 november 2024 | 21 min

Interview with Tony Lewis: The Story Behind The Outfield’s “Your Love” – A Misunderstood 80s Classic

8 november 2024 | 21 min

The 3 Strangest Song Inspirations of the 80s – Featuring Tina Turner, Kate Bush & Cyndi Lauper

7 november 2024 | 21 min

Interview with Ann Wilson: How Heart Turned Industry Insults into “Barracuda”

6 november 2024 | 16 min

Interview with Elvis Costello: How Insomnia and Rivalry Sparked “Watching the Detectives”

6 november 2024 | 21 min

Red Red Wine': How a DJ's Mistake Turned UB40's Song Into a Chart-Topping Hit

5 november 2024 | 16 min

Why Bryan Adams Was Warned Against '(Everything I Do)': The Unexpected #1 Smash

4 november 2024 | 22 min

Crimson and Clover': Tommy James' Unfinished Demo That Changed Radio Forever

2 november 2024 | 18 min

When David Lee Roth Left Van Halen: The Rise of Sammy Hagar and Four #1 Hits

2 november 2024 | 28 min

The Story Behind Cream's 'White Room': A Poem Turned Heavy Metal Blueprint

1 november 2024 | 19 min

Why DJs Thought ‘Wooly Bully’ Was Dirty and How It Became a Cultural Phenomenon

31 oktober 2024 | 22 min

King of Wishful Thinking': Go West’s Accidental Hit From the Pretty Woman Soundtrack

30 oktober 2024 | 20 min

October 1976’s Top 10 Hits Ranked Today: Heart, Bee Gees, Chicago, and More

29 oktober 2024 | 25 min

Tempted' by Squeeze: The Bold Decision That Turned a Backup Singer Into a Star

29 oktober 2024 | 21 min

Daydream Believer': Davy Jones’ Struggles and the Song That Almost Wasn’t

28 oktober 2024 | 23 min

The 5 Most Overplayed Rock Songs (And the Underrated Gems to Replace Them)

26 oktober 2024 | 26 min

Refugee': How Tom Petty Took Down a Corrupt Record Label and Made a Rock Classic

25 oktober 2024 | 20 min

Time Stand Still': Rush’s Genre-Bending Collaboration with Aimee Mann

24 oktober 2024 | 21 min

How 'Mama, I’m Coming Home' Helped Ozzy Osbourne Rebuild His Life and Career

23 oktober 2024 | 20 min

How Sting Used a Unique Word in 'Wrapped Around Your Finger' and Made History

22 oktober 2024 | 19 min

Paul McCartney vs. John Lennon: The War of Words After The Beatles’ Breakup

21 oktober 2024 | 24 min

How Dan Hartman’s 'I Can Dream About You' Became an Accidental 80s Classic

19 oktober 2024 | 21 min

The Rise and Fall of Zebra: The Band Once Compared to Led Zeppelin

19 oktober 2024 | 24 min

How a Dirty Magazine Helped The J. Geils Band Find Their Biggest Hit 'Centerfold'

18 oktober 2024 | 20 min

The New Radicals: One Hit, One Album, and a Sudden Departure from the Spotlight

17 oktober 2024 | 21 min

Jim Morrison Called 'Hello, I Love You' a Dumb Joke…The Label Made It a #1 Smash

16 oktober 2024 | 18 min

The Secret Meaning Behind Modern English’s 'I Melt With You': Love in the Face of Nuclear Destruction

15 oktober 2024 | 17 min

How Danny Elfman Created an 80s Classic in a Haunted Room—But Never Had a Top 40 Hit

15 oktober 2024 | 19 min

How Strip Clubs Saved Def Leppard’s 'Animal' and Turned 'Hysteria' Into a Smash

14 oktober 2024 | 23 min

The Stories Behind 5 Banned or Disowned Songs in Rock History

12 oktober 2024 | 26 min

The Story Behind 'Lunatic Fringe': A One-Hit Wonder That Was Never a Hit in America

11 oktober 2024 | 21 min

From Fired to Headliner: How Lemmy Kilmister Made Motörhead a Metal Icon

10 oktober 2024 | 20 min

How Cass Elliot Overcame Rejection and Became the Voice of the Mamas and the Papas

10 oktober 2024 | 18 min

How 'You Make My Dreams' Became Hall & Oates’ Most Beloved Song Decades Later

9 oktober 2024 | 22 min

Why Kansas Almost Left 'Carry On Wayward Son' Off the Album and How It Became a Classic

8 oktober 2024 | 20 min

How The Carpenters’ 'Goodbye to Love' Accidentally Invented the Power Ballad

7 oktober 2024 | 22 min

The Untold Story of Pink Floyd: Brilliance, Chaos, and the Greatest Albums of All Time

5 oktober 2024 | 30 min

The Story of 'La Bamba': Ritchie Valens’ Legacy and the Coin Flip That Changed History

4 oktober 2024 | 23 min

Naked Rock Star Used Joan Jett’s Iconic Song as a Pickup Line at Her Hotel Door

3 oktober 2024 | 19 min

Teen Forgot Lyrics to 'Hanky Panky,' Made Up His Own, and Scored a #1 Hit

2 oktober 2024 | 20 min

What Happened to 80s Hitmakers Information Society and Their Sudden Disappearance?

1 oktober 2024 | 21 min

How Dan Fogelberg’s Encounter With an Ex Inspired the 80s Classic 'Same Old Lang Syne'

30 september 2024 | 22 min

The Truth Behind Rock’s Wildest Urban Legends: Separating Fact From Fiction

28 september 2024 | 25 min

How a Toilet Brush Saved 'Dancing in the Moonlight' and Made It a 70s Classic

27 september 2024 | 21 min

Guns N’ Roses Singer’s Sex Tape Ended Up on 'Rocket Queen'—A Controversial '87 Classic

26 september 2024 | 20 min

How Steve Miller’s Biggest Hit 'Abracadabra' Ended His Career—And a Fluke Revived It in 1990

25 september 2024 | 21 min

The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Pablo Cruise: From Yacht Rock Hits to Stepbrothers Fame

24 september 2024 | 17 min

Did The Beatles Hide a Massive Secret? Breaking Down the 'Paul Is Dead' Conspiracy

23 september 2024 | 22 min

This Weird Al Parody Became a Bigger Hit Than the Original Classic on One Chart

21 september 2024 | 27 min

How Twisted Sister’s 'We’re Not Gonna Take It' Was Inspired by an Old Christmas Song

20 september 2024 | 21 min

The Story Behind 'Stuck in the Middle with You': A Bob Dylan Parody That Became a Hit

19 september 2024 | 21 min

How a Teenager’s First Song, 'Light My Fire,' Took The Doors to #1 and Changed Rock Forever

18 september 2024 | 22 min

How The Cars Helped Rock and Roll Triumph Over Disco with 'Let’s Go'

17 september 2024 | 21 min

Six Forgotten 80s Classics That Deserve as Much Love as 'Don’t Stop Believin’'

16 september 2024 | 24 min

How Sweet’s 'Love Is Like Oxygen' Redefined Their Sound but Marked the End of an Era

14 september 2024 | 20 min

The 80s Classic 'Come On Eileen': Controversy, Claims of Theft, and an Unwilling Star

13 september 2024 | 21 min

The Hidden Meanings Behind 'Mellow Yellow': A 1966 Hit About Drugs and a Sex Toy

12 september 2024 | 21 min

How John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band’s 'On the Dark Side' Became a Hit After a Movie Flop

11 september 2024 | 21 min

Exclusive Interview With Sting: The Only Artist With Two Songs in the 10 Most Played Ever

10 september 2024 | 24 min

The Untold Stories Behind the Eagles’ Greatest Hits and Their Dramatic Breakup

9 september 2024 | 24 min

Celebrating the Top 10 One-Hit Wonders of the 70s With Stories From the Artists Who Lived Them

7 september 2024 | 27 min

How a Shy Donald Fagen Hit on His Professor’s Pregnant Wife and Turned It Into Steely Dan's 70s Hit

6 september 2024 | 19 min

How Corey Hart’s 'Sunglasses at Night' Made Him a Star—And Why He’s No One-Hit Wonder

5 september 2024 | 19 min

Exclusive Interviews With Crosby, Stills & Nash: The Story Behind 'Suite: Judy Blue Eyes'

4 september 2024 | 17 min

Exclusive Neal Schon Interview: The Untold Story Behind Journey’s 'Any Way You Want It'

4 september 2024 | 15 min

The Shocking Truth Behind 'Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini': Fraud Exposed After 50 Years

3 september 2024 | 21 min

The Story Behind The Cure’s 'Just Like Heaven': A Near-Tragedy That Created Musical Perfection

2 september 2024 | 23 min

The Story Behind Stevie Nicks’ 'Stand Back': Inspired by Prince and a Wedding Night Detour

31 augusti 2024 | 20 min

Recounting the Top 10 Songs of 1988: The Best, the Worst, and Their Lasting Legacy

30 augusti 2024 | 24 min

Falco’s 'Rock Me Amadeus': The Misheard Lyric That Turned Into a Global Phenomenon

29 augusti 2024 | 20 min

Exclusive Interview: Rita Coolidge Reveals How 'Layla' Was Stolen From Her

28 augusti 2024 | 22 min

The Story of 'Zombie': The Cranberries’ Powerful Anthem That Became a Timeless #1

27 augusti 2024 | 22 min

How Michael McDonald’s 'I Keep Forgetting' Became a Rap Hit Decades Later With Warren G

26 augusti 2024 | 21 min

How Judas Priest’s 'Living After Midnight' Began as a Joke and Became a Metal Classic

24 augusti 2024 | 21 min

How Phil Collins Took a Risk With 'Another Day in Paradise'—And It Became a #1 Hit

24 augusti 2024 | 21 min

How the Scorpions’ 'Rock You Like a Hurricane' Almost Had an F-Bomb in the Chorus

23 augusti 2024 | 21 min

How the Mamas and the Papas’ 'Monday Monday' Was Recorded in the Wrong Key and Still Hit #1

22 augusti 2024 | 21 min

The Tragic Story of 'Bittersweet Symphony': How Richard Ashcroft Lost Everything

21 augusti 2024 | 22 min

Exclusive Interview: How The Association Created 'Windy' and Other Forgotten Classics

20 augusti 2024 | 19 min

How Mazzy Star’s 'Fade Into You' Became a Hit They Never Wanted—and Why They Vanished

19 augusti 2024 | 19 min

The Truth Behind Lynyrd Skynyrd’s 'Sweet Home Alabama' and Their Alleged Feud With Neil Young

17 augusti 2024 | 21 min

The Tragic Undertones of 'Don’t Stop Me Now': How Queen’s Hit Reflects Freddie Mercury’s Life

16 augusti 2024 | 21 min

Exclusive Interview: How The Monkees’ 'Last Train to Clarksville' Hid a Protest Message and Hit #1

15 augusti 2024 | 20 min

How Toto Became Rock’s Ultimate Underdogs and Refused Rolling Stone’s Spotlight

14 augusti 2024 | 22 min

Exclusive Interview: Derek Holt on Writing 'I Love You' and Finally Performing It 30 Years Later

13 augusti 2024 | 22 min

The Story Behind John Denver’s 'Annie’s Song': A Love Song That Couldn’t Save His Marriage

12 augusti 2024 | 20 min

The Top 5 '2 Hit Wonders' of the 80s: Stories of Fame, Drama, and Surprising Cameos

10 augusti 2024 | 28 min

Exclusive Interview With Huey Lewis: The Stories Behind 'Hip to Be Square' and His 80s Reign

9 augusti 2024 | 16 min

Van Halen vs. Tone Loc: The Wild Story of How 'Jamie’s Cryin’ Was Sampled Without Permission

8 augusti 2024 | 20 min

The Story Behind The Who’s 'Behind Blue Eyes': Pete Townshend’s Confession and Roger Daltrey’s Heartbreak

7 augusti 2024 | 20 min

What Happened to Cinderella? The Band Behind 'Nobody’s Fool' and 3 Big Records Explained

6 augusti 2024 | 22 min

Suzanne Vega on 'Tom’s Diner': From Breakfast Inspiration to the Birth of the MP3 Format

5 augusti 2024 | 21 min

The Strange Inspiration Behind 'She’s a Beauty': Fee Waybill’s Wild Story

3 augusti 2024 | 23 min

How 'Danger Zone' Went From Desperation to Kenny Loggins’ Career-Defining Hit

2 augusti 2024 | 21 min

How Barry Gibb Went Undercover to Write 'Islands in the Stream' and Gave the Bee Gees a Comeback

1 augusti 2024 | 20 min

The Story Behind Golden Earring’s 'Radar Love': A Tragic Tale and the Ultimate Driving Anthem

31 juli 2024 | 19 min

Revisiting July 1967’s Top 10 Chart: Beatles, Stones, and the Summer of Love’s Greatest Hits

30 juli 2024 | 27 min

The Police’s 'Every Breath You Take': The Dark Story Behind the Most Played Song in History

30 juli 2024 | 21 min

How AC/DC’s 'Big Balls' Went From Album Filler to a Laugh-Out-Loud Classic

29 juli 2024 | 19 min

The Story Behind Journey’s Comeback: A 10-Year Hiatus, Steve Perry, and a #1 Hit

27 juli 2024 | 22 min

The Rise and Fall of 'Mr. Jones': Why Counting Crows’ Adam Duritz Quit Music at Their Peak

26 juli 2024 | 21 min

The Story of 'Ulterior Motives': The Lost 80s Song That Took 3 Years to Identify

25 juli 2024 | 20 min

The Shocking Story of 'I Touch Myself': Written by Men, Sung by a Rock Icon, and Still Debated

24 juli 2024 | 20 min

The Untold Drama Behind Fleetwood Mac’s Epic 'Sara': Stevie Nicks’ Most Personal Song

23 juli 2024 | 22 min

The Surprising Link Between an X-Rated Film and Harry Nilsson’s Iconic 'Everybody’s Talkin’

22 juli 2024 | 23 min

The Comeback Story of Heart: From 70s Rock Icons to 80s Chart-Toppers

20 juli 2024 | 28 min

How Devo’s 'Whip It' Became an 80s Anthem Everyone Misunderstood for Decades

19 juli 2024 | 19 min

The Incredible Story of 'Kung Fu Fighting': A Last-Minute B-Side That Sold 11 Million Copies

18 juli 2024 | 19 min

The Secret Weapon That Saved U2’s 'With or Without You' From Being Abandoned

17 juli 2024 | 21 min

How The Hollies Wrote 'Long Cool Woman' While Day-Drinking—and Got Sued for It

16 juli 2024 | 22 min

The Singer Who Had 4 Hit Songs on the Charts at the Same Time—With Different Bands!

15 juli 2024 | 21 min

"I Drove All Night": The Hit That Brought Roy Orbison Back Before His Tragic Passing

13 juli 2024 | 16 min

The One Song Even This Artist’s Critics Can’t Help But Love

13 juli 2024 | 20 min

From the Friend Zone to the Top of the Charts: The Story of "Vehicle"

12 juli 2024 | 17 min

Paul Simon Turned a Rhyming Game with His Toddler into His Biggest Solo Hit

11 juli 2024 | 19 min

The Hidden Truth About Suzanne Vega’s "Luka" Finally Comes to Light

10 juli 2024 | 22 min

Animotion: The Only Band to Be a One-Hit Wonder Twice – An Exclusive Interview

9 juli 2024 | 21 min

How Frankie Valli’s Risky Solo Move with "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" Became a Global Smash

8 juli 2024 | 20 min

The Chaotic Story Behind Oasis’s Iconic "Wonderwall" and the Feud That Defined Them

6 juli 2024 | 23 min

Cryin', Amazing, and Crazy: Did Aerosmith Rewrite the Same Hit Three Times?

5 juli 2024 | 20 min

Carole King’s Shy Debut: How James Taylor Turned Her Song Into a #1 Smash

4 juli 2024 | 22 min

How a Shocking Encounter Inspired Hall & Oates’ #1 Hit Maneater

3 juli 2024 | 18 min

How Eagles Fought Back After Their Label Edited Best of My Love Without Permission

2 juli 2024 | 21 min

Old Time Rock and Roll: The Classic Hit Bob Seger Never Expected to Succeed

1 juli 2024 | 22 min

How a Lawsuit and an 8-Year Wait Couldn't Stop Boston from Returning to #1

29 juni 2024 | 27 min

Blue Öyster Cult's Don't Fear the Reaper: The Spiritual Song Misunderstood as Satanic

28 juni 2024 | 22 min

Lionel Richie’s All Night Long: The Crazy Stories Behind This Iconic #1 Hit

27 juni 2024 | 22 min

How The Boys of Summer Became a #1 Hit After Tom Petty Rejected It

26 juni 2024 | 20 min

Eric Burdon Reveals the Truth About Spill the Wine—And Its Risqué Origins

25 juni 2024 | 19 min

The Shocking Story Behind The End: Jim Morrison’s Most Controversial Performance

24 juni 2024 | 19 min

American Pie: The Song That Brings Generations to Tears, Explained by Don McLean

22 juni 2024 | 26 min

The Life-Changing Decision of John Deacon: Leaving Queen at 25

21 juni 2024 | 20 min

Peter Gabriel Leaves Genesis, Finds Himself, and Writes His Defining Song Solsbury Hill

20 juni 2024 | 20 min

Disney Tried to Stop Kenny Loggins’ House at Pooh Corner—But Fate Had Other Plans

19 juni 2024 | 17 min

George Harrison’s My Sweet Lord: The #1 Hit That Sparked Rock’s Most Infamous Lawsuit

18 juni 2024 | 21 min

The Most Mysterious Song on the Internet: Millions Love It, But Nobody Knows Its Name

17 juni 2024 | 25 min

Quiet Riot’s Iconic Hits and the Interview That Ended It All

15 juni 2024 | 21 min

The 1985 Song That Defined a Generation: Dire Straits’ Brothers in Arms

14 juni 2024 | 17 min

Forced to Write “One More Song,” Springsteen Delivered a Global Smash

14 juni 2024 | 23 min

How Rod Stewart’s Maggie May Saved His Career and Made Him a Star

13 juni 2024 | 20 min

Paper Lace’s Rollercoaster Ride: Two #1 Hits, One Big Miss in the U.S.

12 juni 2024 | 18 min

How Genesis Predicted the Future with Their 1986 Hit Land of Confusion

11 juni 2024 | 21 min

The Hidden Meaning Behind The Beatles' Ticket to Ride: German Prostitutes and Heavy Metal?

10 juni 2024 | 20 min

So Bad, They’re Good: The Most Cringe-Worthy 80s Novelty Hits Ever Made

8 juni 2024 | 24 min

A Devastating Call Inspired This Haunting 1979 Pink Floyd Masterpiece

7 juni 2024 | 23 min

Queen’s Homage to Elvis Started in Freddie Mercury’s Hotel Bathroom

6 juni 2024 | 19 min

Foreigner Said No, So Lou Gramm Went Solo with Midnight Blue

5 juni 2024 | 20 min

TV Show Saved This Out-of-Print Song and Made It a Chart-Topping Hit

4 juni 2024 | 21 min

Over the Hills and Far Away: Zeppelin’s Underrated Masterpiece Revisited

3 juni 2024 | 20 min

Pete Townshend’s Scathing Take on Fame in Eminence Front

1 juni 2024 | 20 min

How Air Supply Dominated the Charts Before Vanishing from the Spotlight

31 maj 2024 | 17 min

The Rise and Fall of Sinead O’Connor: A Story of Talent, Controversy, and Protest

30 maj 2024 | 23 min

The Tragic Story Behind the Gin Blossoms’ Meteoric Rise and Sudden Fall

29 maj 2024 | 20 min

Interview: Terri Nunn on Her Star Wars Audition and Becoming an 80s Icon

28 maj 2024 | 20 min

Interview: Brian Wilson on the Tragic Collapse of SMiLE, the Lost Masterpiece

27 maj 2024 | 26 min

How ABBA’s “The Winner Takes It All” Turned Divorce Into a Timeless Classic

25 maj 2024 | 20 min

Why 1984 Might Be the Greatest Year in Music History

24 maj 2024 | 34 min

Survivor’s Journey: From Eye of the Tiger to a New Voice and Another #1 Hit

23 maj 2024 | 10 min

From Tommy James to Billy Idol: The Timeless Journey of Mony Mony

23 maj 2024 | 20 min

The Backlash and Legacy of David Bowie's "Let's Dance"

22 maj 2024 | 20 min

Critics Hated It, But Let’s Dance Made David Bowie an MTV Icon

21 maj 2024 | 20 min

The Unlikely Rock Instrument That Made Ian Anderson a Legend

20 maj 2024 | 20 min

Nile Rodgers Turned Club Rejection into the #1 Hit Le Freak

18 maj 2024 | 19 min

Frankie Valli Sold 100 Million Records, but the Mob Took Every Dime

17 maj 2024 | 20 min

The Rise of Duran Duran: Defining the MTV Generation

16 maj 2024 | 20 min

How Duran Duran’s Hungry Like the Wolf Redefined the 80s

15 maj 2024 | 17 min

Exclusive Interview with Kevin Cronin: The Stories Behind REO Speedwagon’s Classics

14 maj 2024 | 17 min

Jon Bon Jovi’s Runaway: How a Rejected Demo Launched a Rock Icon

13 maj 2024 | 22 min

Sweet’s Fox on the Run: The Smash Hit They Had to Record in Secret

11 maj 2024 | 21 min

How Marc Bolan Made Up Bang a Gong’s Lyrics on the Spot and Created a Glam Rock Classic

10 maj 2024 | 20 min

The Real Story Behind 867-5309: Did Jenny Ever Exist?

10 maj 2024 | 19 min

The Story Behind Spirit in the Sky and Its Unrepeatable Guitar Sound

9 maj 2024 | 26 min

Spandau Ballet’s True: From 80s Classic to Boy Band Inspiration

8 maj 2024 | 19 min

My Girl: The Song Smokey Robinson Gave Away and Made History

7 maj 2024 | 18 min

Mick Jones Knew Lou Gramm Was the One After Hearing This Rookie Sing

7 maj 2024 | 19 min

Steve Perry’s Secret Journey From Roadie to Rock Icon

6 maj 2024 | 21 min

The Pink Floyd Breakup That Shattered Rock History

4 maj 2024 | 23 min

The 1979 Hit That Sat on the Shelf and Still Became a Classic

3 maj 2024 | 20 min

How Shambala Became the Ultimate Feel-Good Anthem of the 70s

2 maj 2024 | 21 min

Moonlight Feels Right: The 70s Classic Born From a Romantic Rejection

1 maj 2024 | 21 min

Hard to Handle: The 1990 Hit That Set the Stage for Grunge

30 april 2024 | 20 min

The Story Behind American Woman and the Battle Over Guess Who’s Name

29 april 2024 | 24 min

The Mystery Behind The Cars' Drive: A Frontman’s Best Song Given Away

27 april 2024 | 22 min

Evil Woman: The Revenge Song Jeff Lynne Wrote in Minutes

26 april 2024 | 20 min

Singing Out of His Range Made Love Hurts a 70s Rock Classic

25 april 2024 | 22 min

Cutting Crew's 1987 Dominance: What Happened After Their Smash Success?

24 april 2024 | 20 min

How a Dad Joke Gave the Bellamy Brothers a #1 Hit in the 70s

23 april 2024 | 21 min

Full Moon Fever: How Tom Petty Defied Rejection to Create a Classic

23 april 2024 | 19 min

Revisiting ABBA: A Deep Dive into Their Legacy and Biggest Hits

20 april 2024 | 21 min

How Al Stewart Rewrote Year of the Cat Four Times to Get It Right

19 april 2024 | 20 min

The Story of Zager & Evans: From #1 Smash to Complete Obscurity

18 april 2024 | 20 min

Mark Slaughter’s Gut-Wrenching Story Behind Fly to the Angels

17 april 2024 | 21 min

How Depeche Mode’s Music for the Masses Went From Joke to Prophecy

16 april 2024 | 22 min

Remembering Dan Fogelberg: The Voice Behind Some of the Most Heartfelt Songs Ever

15 april 2024 | 22 min

Rush’s Freewill: How a Printing Error Confused Fans for Decades

13 april 2024 | 21 min

How a Grocery Store Find Turned Hooked on a Feeling Into a Global Sensation

12 april 2024 | 21 min

The Chilling Story Behind Foreigner’s Gold-Digging Anthem Cold as Ice

11 april 2024 | 19 min

Black: The Greatest Song Pearl Jam Never Wanted to Be a Hit

10 april 2024 | 21 min

How a Label Secretary Became a Star with the Hit Dancing in the Street

9 april 2024 | 20 min

The Hauntingly Odd Story Behind Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm by Crash Test Dummies

8 april 2024 | 18 min

Did Phil Collins Rip Off Prince? The Controversy Behind Sussudio

6 april 2024 | 20 min

The Untold Story of TNT: AC/DC’s Signature Song That Never Charted

5 april 2024 | 20 min

Cheap Trick’s Journey from Rock Bottom to Beatle-Level Fame

4 april 2024 | 21 min

How ZZ Top Immortalized a Notorious House in Their 1973 Hit La Grange

3 april 2024 | 22 min

Every Rose Has Its Thorn: The Song Bret Michaels Wrote in Heartbreak and Betrayal

2 april 2024 | 21 min

Journey’s Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’: A Cheating Scandal That Sparked a 70s Classic

1 april 2024 | 20 min

Mick Jones’ Fiery Solo on Hot Blooded Set the Stage—and His Amp—Ablaze

30 mars 2024 | 21 min

The Story Behind Orleans’ Still the One: Written During Laundry Duty

29 mars 2024 | 21 min

Why Mark Knopfler Walked Away After Dire Straits Sold 30 Million Albums

28 mars 2024 | 21 min

London Calling: The Clash’s Warning That Resonates Stronger Than Ever

27 mars 2024 | 23 min

Jesus Jones’ Right Here Right Now: The 90s Anthem That Captured a World Changing

26 mars 2024 | 20 min

How a Legal Battle and a Legendary Cover Turned Jet Airliner Into a Hit

25 mars 2024 | 20 min

How Ace Frehley Outsold Kiss With His Solo Record and Proved Everyone Wrong

23 mars 2024 | 23 min

Gimme Shelter: The Iconic Vocal That Left Mick Jagger Speechless

22 mars 2024 | 21 min

The Story Behind Eric Carmen’s Timeless Hits: All By Myself, Hungry Eyes, and More

21 mars 2024 | 21 min

The Story Behind Spooky: From Instrumental to Southern Rock Standard

20 mars 2024 | 20 min

Behind It Might Be You: Stephen Bishop Reflects on His Oscar-Nominated Hit

20 mars 2024 | 20 min

No Rain: The Bittersweet Tale of Blind Melon’s Brightest Hit

19 mars 2024 | 21 min

25 or 6 to 4: How Peter Cetera Sang a Smash Hit With His Jaw Wired Shut

18 mars 2024 | 21 min

The Wild Stories Behind Weird Al’s Most Famous Parody Rejections

16 mars 2024 | 21 min

The Sound of Silence: How a Remix Without Permission Made Music History

15 mars 2024 | 21 min

Bob Seger’s Live Anthem Turn the Page: Born from Conflict, Revived by Metallica

14 mars 2024 | 20 min

The Untold Tale of "I’m Henry the Eighth, I Am" Straight from Peter Noone

13 mars 2024 | 19 min

Debbie Harry Wrote This #1 Hit in 10 Minutes While Watching Wrestling

12 mars 2024 | 21 min

The Cranberries Almost Got Dropped by Their Label Until “Linger” Changed Everything

11 mars 2024 | 20 min

“Love Will Tear Us Apart”: Joy Division’s Anthem of Heartbreak, Hate, and Tragedy

9 mars 2024 | 21 min

“Heroes” by David Bowie: The Iconic Anthem That Defied the Charts

8 mars 2024 | 22 min

How a Translation Error Turned “Venus” Into a #1 Smash—Twice!

7 mars 2024 | 20 min

How Lynyrd Skynyrd Predicted Their Downfall With “That Smell”

6 mars 2024 | 19 min

Rock, Disco, and Stalkers: Unpacking 1979’s Top 10 Chart Hits

5 mars 2024 | 32 min

A Whiter Shade of Pale: The Cryptic Classic That Dominated 1967’s Summer of Love

4 mars 2024 | 24 min

Mad World: How Tears for Fears Turned Childhood Trauma Into an 80s Classic

2 mars 2024 | 21 min

The Story Behind Your Mama Don’t Dance: How Messina Turned His Dad’s Rock Hate Into a 70s Classic

1 mars 2024 | 19 min

How America’s Ventura Highway Inspired Prince and Confused Fans with Its Mystical Lyrics

29 februari 2024 | 20 min

How The Doors Hustled Their Way to Success After Break on Through Flopped

28 februari 2024 | 21 min

Afternoon Delight: The Sexy Singalong That Took the 70s by Storm

27 februari 2024 | 22 min

John Fogerty Sued for Sounding Like Himself: The Bizarre Story Behind His 1985 Hit

26 februari 2024 | 23 min

The Monkees vs. Their Producer: How "I’m a Believer" Became the #1 Hit of the Year

24 februari 2024 | 19 min

The Beach Boys Passed on It, But "Seasons in the Sun" Made History

23 februari 2024 | 21 min

The Wild Story Behind "Close My Eyes Forever," Ozzy's Biggest Hit

22 februari 2024 | 18 min

How AC/DC Created the Greatest Rock Riffs Ever—and Almost Lost One Forever

21 februari 2024 | 22 min

"Tequila": The Accidental B-Side That Took The Champs to #1

20 februari 2024 | 21 min

How Weezer’s Blue Album Became a Classic and Why a Fan Offered $10M for Them to Quit

19 februari 2024 | 21 min

How a Misread Road Sign Led to John Denver’s Classic Take Me Home, Country Roads

17 februari 2024 | 20 min

The Untold Story of U2’s Pride (In the Name of Love): 20-Hour Days and a Race Against Time

16 februari 2024 | 23 min

Beck’s Loser: How Self-Deprecation Turned Into a 90s Rock Revolution

15 februari 2024 | 21 min

With a Little Help from My Friends: Joe Cocker’s Defining Woodstock Moment

14 februari 2024 | 23 min

Don’t Change: The INXS Classic That Defined a Generation

13 februari 2024 | 21 min

"Sabotage": The Furious Anthem Born Out of a Producer’s Outburst

12 februari 2024 | 20 min

How Weird Al’s "Amish Paradise" Sparked Backlash From a Furious Icon

10 februari 2024 | 21 min

Is "Come Sail Away" About Aliens? The Truth Behind Styx’s Signature Song

9 februari 2024 | 22 min

Rick Springfield’s Double Life: Soap Star, Rocker, and the Truth Behind "Don’t Talk to Strangers"

8 februari 2024 | 20 min

Janis Joplin’s "Piece of My Heart": The Song That Crowned the Queen of Rock

7 februari 2024 | 20 min

Joe Walsh’s Wildest Rock ‘n’ Roll Antics Behind the 70s Classic "Life’s Been Good"

7 februari 2024 | 18 min

Interview: Feel Like Makin’ Love, Paul Rodgers on Bad Company's Explosive 70s Classic

6 februari 2024 | 21 min

How an Exchange Student Launched Roxette's Meteoric Rise in the U.S.

5 februari 2024 | 22 min

How Rainy Days and Mondays Became a Pop Masterpiece: The Carpenters’ Journey

3 februari 2024 | 22 min

How Faith No More’s Epic Ignited Rap Metal and Took the Band to Stardom

2 februari 2024 | 21 min

Interview with Tom Johnston and Pat Simmons: The Story Behind Listen to the Music

1 februari 2024 | 17 min

The Evolution of Led Zeppelin: 5 Tracks That Define the Lords of Rock

31 januari 2024 | 23 min

I’m Not In Love: The Awkward Conversation That Sparked a 70s Classic

30 januari 2024 | 21 min

ELO, Hidden Messages, and the 70s Satanic Panic: The Story Behind Sweet Talkin’ Woman and Fire On High

29 januari 2024 | 21 min

Wild Thing: The Joke Song That Made Millions and Changed Rock Forever

27 januari 2024 | 19 min

Exclusive Interview with Stewart Copeland: The Stories Behind Message in a Bottle and Walking on the Moon

26 januari 2024 | 20 min

The Dream That Created the Rolling Stones' Satisfaction and Its Legendary Riff

25 januari 2024 | 19 min

Interview: America on Grammy Curses, George Martin, and the Inspiration for Sister Golden Hair

24 januari 2024 | 21 min

The Therapy Sessions and Failed Screen Test That Inspired Neil Diamond’s I Am… I Said

23 januari 2024 | 20 min

Rejected 100 Times: How George Harrison’s Something Became a Beatles Masterpiece

22 januari 2024 | 22 min

From Tragedy to Triumph: The Story of Def Leppard’s Adrenalize Album

20 januari 2024 | 22 min

Time After Time: Cyndi Lauper’s Inspirational Journey to Her #1 Hit – Interview with Rob Hyman

19 januari 2024 | 22 min

Decoding White Rabbit: Grace Slick’s Journey Through the Looking Glass

18 januari 2024 | 21 min

The Mad Scientist of Rock: Edgar Winter on His Groundbreaking Instrumentals

17 januari 2024 | 21 min

Jesse Colin Young on the Journey of the Youngbloods’ Get Together

16 januari 2024 | 21 min

Ron Dante on Singing Sugar, Sugar for the Archies and Its Hidden Story

15 januari 2024 | 21 min

How Blondie’s The Tide Is High Revived a "Hitless" Album and Made History

13 januari 2024 | 20 min

The Story Behind Queen’s Biggest U.S. Hit: Another One Bites the Dust

12 januari 2024 | 23 min

The Turtles’ Happy Together: From the Worst Demo Ever to an Iconic Classic

11 januari 2024 | 20 min

The Making of Slow Ride: Sex, Scrabble, and Classic Rock Magic

10 januari 2024 | 19 min

Tommy James and Tiffany Discuss the Journey of I Think We’re Alone Now

9 januari 2024 | 22 min

Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around: Stevie Nicks’ Solo Breakthrough with Tom Petty

8 januari 2024 | 20 min

Stewart Copeland Talks Early Police Hits and Controversy Around Roxanne and Can’t Stand Losing You

6 januari 2024 | 21 min

A Flock of Seagulls’ Mike Score on Creating MTV’s Most Viral Video in a Day

5 januari 2024 | 20 min

Queen’s Double Trouble: The Stories Behind Fat Bottomed Girls and Bicycle Race

4 januari 2024 | 20 min

How Toni Basil’s Mickey Became an MTV Classic and Weird Al Parody

3 januari 2024 | 21 min

The Mysteries Behind Steely Dan’s Do It Again: A 70s Rock Classic

2 januari 2024 | 19 min

Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here: Guilt, Loss, and Rock Immortality

1 januari 2024 | 22 min

How The Mamas and the Papas Transformed California Dreamin’ Into a 60s Anthem

30 december 2023 | 22 min

Decoding A Horse With No Name: An Exclusive Interview with America

29 december 2023 | 21 min

How Keep On Loving You Saved REO Speedwagon: Kevin Cronin Reflects

28 december 2023 | 20 min

The Chilling Inspiration Behind Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean

27 december 2023 | 22 min

Interview with The Association: The Story Behind Cherish and Their Rise to Fame

26 december 2023 | 20 min

The Story Behind Steppenwolf’s Born to Be Wild: The First Heavy Metal Anthem

25 december 2023 | 20 min

The Story Behind Boston’s More Than a Feeling and Brad Delp’s Legendary Vocal

23 december 2023 | 21 min

Radiohead’s Creep: The Stalker Confession That Became a Generation’s Anthem

22 december 2023 | 21 min

All Along the Watchtower: The Dylan Song That Hendrix Elevated to Legendary Status

21 december 2023 | 21 min

It’s My Life: Mark Hollis, Talk Talk, and the Pursuit of Artistic Integrity

20 december 2023 | 22 min

Livin’ on a Prayer, Wanted Dead or Alive, and the Journey Behind Slippery When Wet

19 december 2023 | 24 min

Did the Beatles Invent Heavy Metal with Helter Skelter? The Story Behind the Song

18 december 2023 | 22 min

How Three Dog Night Turned Harry Nilsson’s "One" into a Timeless Classic

16 december 2023 | 22 min

Why Rush’s "Limelight" Is One of Rock’s Greatest Compositions

15 december 2023 | 21 min

David Gates’ Journey from Soft Rock Icon to a Life Out of the Spotlight

14 december 2023 | 21 min

From Rock Bottom to Radio Dominance: Aerosmith’s Iconic Comeback

13 december 2023 | 22 min

The Story Behind Billy Joel’s We Didn’t Start the Fire: A History Lesson in a Song

12 december 2023 | 22 min

When Paul Rodgers Teamed Up with Jimmy Page for The Firm’s Radioactive

11 december 2023 | 21 min

How Creedence Clearwater Revival Outsold The Beatles with Fortunate Son in 1969

10 december 2023 | 19 min

The Enigma of Question Mark and the #1 Hit 96 Tears

9 december 2023 | 20 min

How Prince Took Back "Kiss" and Turned It Into a Funky #1 Hit

8 december 2023 | 22 min

Kiss and the Ballad They Didn’t Want: The Saga of "Beth"

7 december 2023 | 23 min

Interview with Stephen Bishop: The Stories Behind "Separate Lives" and "It Might Be You"

6 december 2023 | 21 min

The Iconic Bagpipes and Bon Scott: The Story Behind AC/DC’s "It’s a Long Way to the Top"

5 december 2023 | 17 min

How Wham! Created the Holiday Classic "Last Christmas" Amid a Charity Challenge

4 december 2023 | 23 min

How a Mistake Made Loverboy’s "Working for the Weekend" a Rock Anthem

3 december 2023 | 22 min

Led Zeppelin’s "Fool in the Rain": The Band’s Final Gamble

2 december 2023 | 23 min

"Tainted Love" and the British Invasion of the 80s: Soft Cell’s Iconic Hit

1 december 2023 | 15 min

The Story Behind Simon & Garfunkel's Iconic Hit "Mrs. Robinson"

1 december 2023 | 24 min

Interview: Dennis DeYoung on His Solo Hit "Desert Moon" and the End of Styx

30 november 2023 | 20 min

Revisiting 1982’s Top 10 Rock Songs and Their Legacy

30 november 2023 | 30 min

The Story Behind Pet Shop Boys' West End Girls and Its Journey to Becoming a Global Smash

29 november 2023 | 20 min

Don Barnes of 38 Special on Caught Up in You and the Rivalry Behind Their Biggest Hits

28 november 2023 | 20 min

How Eurythmics Created Sweet Dreams and Turned Heartbreak Into a Global Smash

27 november 2023 | 19 min

The Story Behind Bow Wow Wow's I Want Candy and Its Journey as a Cultural Icon

26 november 2023 | 14 min

How Journey's Open Arms Went from Loathed to Loved and Became a Power Ballad Classic

25 november 2023 | 24 min

The Story Behind Black Sabbath's Iron Man and How It Redefined Heavy Metal

24 november 2023 | 19 min

How Dire Straits Revolutionized Music and Replaced Disco Icons

23 november 2023 | 23 min

The Story of "Louie Louie" by The Kingsmen: A $50 Hit That Changed Music

22 november 2023 | 24 min

The Chilling Tale of a Kidnapped Musician Forced to Write a Hit Song

21 november 2023 | 21 min

Eddie Van Halen Interrupted Sammy Hagar During Sex to Write "Finish What Ya Started"

20 november 2023 | 23 min

The Emotional Power of The Beatles’ "Let It Be" and Its Timeless Legacy

18 november 2023 | 24 min

The Dark Meaning Behind Men at Work’s 1983 Hit "Down Under"

17 november 2023 | 12 min

The Meaning of Eagles’ "Hotel California": A Dark Allegory of the American Dream

17 november 2023 | 20 min

Why Beastie Boys Hated Their Own Hit "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party)

16 november 2023 | 24 min

The Rise and Fall of John Parr: "St. Elmo’s Fire" and the Betrayal That Silenced Him

15 november 2023 | 23 min

How Fleetwood Mac’s "The Chain" Held the Band Together During the Turmoil of Rumours

14 november 2023 | 19 min

The Controversial Rise and Fall of Frankie Goes to Hollywood: "Relax" and Its Global Impact

13 november 2023 | 23 min

The Mystery Behind ELO’s "Livin’ Thing": Jeff Lynne’s Lyrics Decoded

11 november 2023 | 21 min

Interview with Mark Weitz: The Story Behind Strawberry Alarm Clock's "Incense and Peppermints"

10 november 2023 | 20 min

How "Walk Like an Egyptian" Broke Up The Bangles

9 november 2023 | 23 min

Graham Nash on Betting $500 to Write a Hit and the Story of "Our House"

8 november 2023 | 20 min

Sammy Hagar on Writing "I Can’t Drive 55" and Its Accidental Protest Legacy

7 november 2023 | 20 min

How Justin Hayward Saved The Moody Blues with 'Nights in White Satin'

6 november 2023 | 24 min

How Damn Yankees Created 'High Enough' and the Supergroup’s Surprising End

4 november 2023 | 22 min

The Story Behind Phil Collins and Philip Bailey's 1985 Hit 'Easy Lover'

3 november 2023 | 22 min

Interview with Mark Farner: The Story of Grand Funk Railroad's 'I’m Your Captain (Closer to Home)'

2 november 2023 | 19 min

How The Cure Balanced Doom and Pop with 'Friday I’m in Love'

2 november 2023 | 23 min

The Story Behind Stone Temple Pilots' 'Plush' and Its Mysterious Lyrics

1 november 2023 | 22 min

How Ray Parker Jr. Created the Iconic 'Ghostbusters' Theme Song

31 oktober 2023 | 20 min

Alan Parsons on 'Eye in the Sky' and His Role in Rock History with Pink Floyd and The Beatles

30 oktober 2023 | 23 min

How Blondie's 'Call Me' Became a #1 Smash and Defined the 1980s

28 oktober 2023 | 22 min

The Haunting Legacy of Jim Morrison and The Doors' 'Riders on the Storm'

27 oktober 2023 | 22 min

How Warrant’s 'Cherry Pie' Became a Glam Metal Anthem and a Genre’s Swan Song

26 oktober 2023 | 13 min

The Story Behind The Charlie Daniels Band's 'The Devil Went Down to Georgia'

26 oktober 2023 | 21 min

Interview with Paul Rodgers: The Story Behind Bad Company’s Iconic Song 'Bad Company'

25 oktober 2023 | 20 min

How Queen and David Bowie Created the Iconic Duet 'Under Pressure'

24 oktober 2023 | 21 min

JD Souther on Writing 'New Kid in Town' and the Eagles’ Rise to Legendary Status

23 oktober 2023 | 18 min

How Pink Floyd’s "Another Brick in the Wall" Became a Controversial #1 Hit

21 oktober 2023 | 21 min

The Perfectionism Behind Steely Dan’s "Peg" and Its Legendary Backstory

20 oktober 2023 | 19 min

The Story Behind "Good Lovin’" by The Young Rascals

19 oktober 2023 | 17 min

Eric Clapton’s Emotional Journey Behind “Tears in Heaven”

19 oktober 2023 | 22 min

How a DJ Accidentally Saved The O’Jays with “Love Train”

18 oktober 2023 | 21 min

How the B-52s’ “Rock Lobster” Defined a Decade Early

17 oktober 2023 | 20 min

The Misquoted Lyric That Became a Fan Favorite: Bob Dylan’s “Blowin’ in the Wind”

16 oktober 2023 | 21 min

How MTV’s Late-Night Play Propelled The Proclaimers to #1 with “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)”

14 oktober 2023 | 23 min

How “Jessie’s Girl” Went from a Joke to an 80s Anthem

13 oktober 2023 | 23 min

The Hidden Meaning Behind “Hotel California” by Eagles

12 oktober 2023 | 21 min

How Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Sweet Home Alabama” Became an Instant Hit

11 oktober 2023 | 22 min

The Timeless Message of John Lennon’s “Imagine”

10 oktober 2023 | 21 min

How Stephen King Inspired AC/DC’s “Who Made Who” for Maximum Overdrive

9 oktober 2023 | 23 min

The Pressure on Fleetwood Mac’s “Tusk” to Break Even

7 oktober 2023 | 22 min

The High Stakes Behind Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” Success

6 oktober 2023 | 20 min

The Rise and Disappearance of Looking Glass and “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)”

5 oktober 2023 | 20 min

The Rise and Fall of Milli Vanilli: From Fame to Infamy

4 oktober 2023 | 22 min

How Eric Clapton’s Heartbreak Inspired “Layla”

3 oktober 2023 | 22 min

The Tension Behind Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water”

2 oktober 2023 | 22 min

The Dark Legends Behind “Gimme Shelter” by The Rolling Stones

30 september 2023 | 25 min

How Steve Perry Transformed Journey into Arena Rock Giants

29 september 2023 | 13 min

How Toto Turned a Shelved Instrumental into the #1 Hit “Africa”

29 september 2023 | 18 min

The Story of Madness: How Our House Became a Global Smash

28 september 2023 | 21 min

The Story Behind Don Henley’s The Heart of the Matter: Interviews with JD Souther and Mike Campbell

27 september 2023 | 21 min

How ELO’s Mr. Blue Sky Became the Happiest Song of All Time

26 september 2023 | 20 min

Freddie Mercury Wrote Killer Queen to Prove Classy People Can Be Flawed Too

25 september 2023 | 23 min

How Tears for Fears’ “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” Became the Sound of the 80s

23 september 2023 | 24 min

How Rush’s “Tom Sawyer” Revolutionized Rock with Its Iconic Opening Note

22 september 2023 | 22 min

How Chrissie Hynde Turned Tragedy into Triumph with “Back on the Chain Gang”

21 september 2023 | 20 min

The Creation of Foo Fighters’ “Times Like These” Amid Chaos and Conflict

20 september 2023 | 23 min

How Van Halen’s “Panama” Responded to Critics and Became a Hard Rock Classic

19 september 2023 | 19 min

How Alphaville’s “Forever Young” Became an Eternal 80s Anthem

18 september 2023 | 25 min

How Led Zeppelin’s “No Quarter” Became a Haunting Masterpiece and a Point of Contention

16 september 2023 | 23 min

How Jimmy Buffett’s “Margaritaville” Built a Billion-Dollar Empire

15 september 2023 | 23 min

How Prince’s “Purple Rain” Redefined Power Ballads and Made Music History

14 september 2023 | 23 min

The Top 10 Songs of the 1980s: What Happened to Great Music?

13 september 2023 | 32 min

Interview with Kenny Loggins: How a Simple Beat Made "I'm Alright" a Classic

12 september 2023 | 21 min

Interview with Bill Champlin: The Story Behind Chicago’s "Hard Habit to Break"

11 september 2023 | 23 min

The Story Behind Pink Floyd’s "Dogs" and the Power Struggle That Changed the Band

9 september 2023 | 23 min

Interview with Dennis DeYoung: How "Mr. Roboto" Broke Up Styx but Became a Pop Culture Phenomenon

8 september 2023 | 21 min

Interview with JD Souther: The Turbulent Story Behind the Eagles' Last #1 Hit, "Heartache Tonight"

7 september 2023 | 21 min

The Story Behind Van Morrison’s "Brown Eyed Girl": A Massive Hit He Hated

6 september 2023 | 21 min

Interview with Gary Wright: The Story Behind "Dream Weaver" and Its Lasting Legacy

5 september 2023 | 6 min

Interview with Lisa Loeb: How "Stay" Became a #1 Hit Without a Record Deal

5 september 2023 | 20 min

Interview with Tom Bailey: How a Lovers' Quarrel Led to Thompson Twins' "Hold Me Now"

4 september 2023 | 22 min

The Story Behind Kiss’ "Forever": The Dispute Between Paul Stanley and Michael Bolton

2 september 2023 | 21 min

How Black Sabbath’s "Paranoid" Accidentally Became a Heavy Metal Anthem

1 september 2023 | 20 min

Legend Obliterated His Cheating Wife ALL Across Radio on This BRUTAL 80s Hit

31 augusti 2023 | 24 min

Interview with George Thorogood: How "Bad to the Bone" Became a Rock Anthem

30 augusti 2023 | 21 min

The Story Behind Simply Red’s "Holding Back the Years": Mick Hucknall’s Haunting Debut

29 augusti 2023 | 21 min

How Cheap Trick’s "The Flame" Saved Their Career—Despite Their Hatred for It

28 augusti 2023 | 23 min

The Story Behind The Police’s "King of Pain": How Sting’s Wife Inspired the Title

26 augusti 2023 | 23 min

How Dickey Betts and The Allman Brothers Overcame Tragedy to Create "Ramblin’ Man"

25 augusti 2023 | 22 min

Interview with Three Dog Night: How "Joy to the World" Became 1971’s Biggest Hit

24 augusti 2023 | 20 min

Interview with Holly Knight: How a Random Joke Became Pat Benatar’s "Love Is a Battlefield"

23 augusti 2023 | 20 min

Interview with Paul Carrack: The Story Behind Mike + The Mechanics’ Eerie Hit "Silent Running"

22 augusti 2023 | 22 min

Interview with Randy Bachman: How "No Time" Borrowed a Riff and Became a 70s Classic

21 augusti 2023 | 22 min

Happy Go Lucky 70s Classic is Actually About a Crazy Stalker Who Attacked a Legend

19 augusti 2023 | 22 min

The Story Behind Fleetwood Mac’s "Gypsy": Stevie Nicks’ Nostalgic Tribute to Simpler Times

18 augusti 2023 | 22 min

Interview with John Oates: How "Out of Touch" Became Hall & Oates’ Final #1 Hit

17 augusti 2023 | 18 min

How The Beatles’ "Norwegian Wood" Revolutionized Rock and Sparked Controversy

16 augusti 2023 | 23 min

How Elton John’s "Bennie and the Jets" Became a Hit by Accident

15 augusti 2023 | 21 min

How The Beach Boys' "Kokomo" Became a Surprise #1 Hit Despite the Backlash

14 augusti 2023 | 23 min

The Hidden Meaning Behind Prince’s "Let’s Go Crazy"—Did It Predict His Fate?

12 augusti 2023 | 23 min

The Story Behind the "Footloose" Soundtrack: How Dean Pitchford Helped Create 7 Hits

11 augusti 2023 | 22 min

How a Session Guitarist Transformed Steely Dan’s "Reelin’ in the Years" into a 70s Classic

10 augusti 2023 | 21 min

Interview with Mike Reno: How Loverboy’s "Turn Me Loose" Overcame Rejection to Become an 80s Classic

9 augusti 2023 | 24 min

How Paul Simon’s "You Can Call Me Al" Revitalized His Career and Sparked Controversy

8 augusti 2023 | 22 min

Why Simple Minds Disowned Their Biggest Hit, "Don’t You (Forget About Me)"

7 augusti 2023 | 23 min

How Yes Revived Their Career with "Owner of a Lonely Heart"—A Song Written in the Bathroom

5 augusti 2023 | 22 min

How Supertramp’s "The Logical Song" Defied Doubt and Sold 20 Million Copies

4 augusti 2023 | 19 min

Randy Meisner’s Defining Moment with the Eagles: The Story Behind "Take It to the Limit"

3 augusti 2023 | 21 min

Interview with Mike Ness of Social Distortion: From Homelessness to Gold Records

2 augusti 2023 | 21 min

How Metallica’s Most Personal Song Became Their Biggest Hit

1 augusti 2023 | 19 min

Dan Fogelberg’s Tribute to His Father: The Story of Leader of the Band

31 juli 2023 | 21 min

How Bryan Adams’ "Cuts Like a Knife" Launched Him to Stardom

29 juli 2023 | 24 min

How Queen Turned an Insult Into "We Will Rock You"

28 juli 2023 | 21 min

Interview with The Motels: The Story Behind "Only the Lonely" and Their 22-Year Disappearance

27 juli 2023 | 21 min

Interview with Nik Kershaw: The Story of "Wouldn't It Be Good" and Its 80s Legacy

26 juli 2023 | 23 min

Interview with Kevin Cronin: The Story Behind REO Speedwagon's "Take It on the Run"

25 juli 2023 | 19 min

How Tears for Fears Defied Industry Pressure and Took "Shout" to #1

24 juli 2023 | 22 min

How Heart’s Comeback Led to Their First #1 with "These Dreams"

22 juli 2023 | 23 min

Why "We Built This City" Became the Most Controversial #1 Hit of the 80s

21 juli 2023 | 22 min

The Mystery Behind Jimi Hendrix and the Meaning of "Purple Haze"

20 juli 2023 | 22 min

Revisiting the Top 10 Songs of 1986: Hits, Rivalries, and Lasting Impact

19 juli 2023 | 33 min

How Cream’s "Sunshine of Your Love" Overcame Doubters to Become a Rock Classic

18 juli 2023 | 23 min

How the Bee Gees Staged a Comeback with "You Win Again" and "One"

17 juli 2023 | 19 min

How Creedence Clearwater Revival Dominated Then Disappeared: The Story of "Have You Ever Seen the Rain"

15 juli 2023 | 22 min

How Jackson Browne Wrote "These Days" at 16 and Redefined Live Albums with "Running on Empty"

14 juli 2023 | 23 min

Interview with Dennis DeYoung: How "Babe" Went from Birthday Gift to #1 Hit

13 juli 2023 | 18 min

How Johnny Cash’s "I Walk the Line" Became a #1 Hit and the Comeback That Radio Blocked

12 juli 2023 | 24 min

How Aerosmith’s "Walk This Way" Sparked One of Rock’s Greatest Comebacks

11 juli 2023 | 22 min

How Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads Defied the Odds with "Crazy Train"

10 juli 2023 | 22 min

How Nikki Sixx’s Near-Death Experience Inspired Mötley Crüe’s "Kickstart My Heart"

8 juli 2023 | 24 min

How The Traveling Wilburys Formed and the Magic Behind "Handle With Care"

7 juli 2023 | 22 min

How Til Tuesday’s "Voices Carry" Broke Barriers and Became an 80s Classic

6 juli 2023 | 21 min

Interview with John McCrea of CAKE: The Story Behind "The Distance" and Its Iconic Opening Line

5 juli 2023 | 18 min

How Van Halen’s "Jump" Became Their Only #1 Hit Despite Band Tensions

4 juli 2023 | 23 min

How Pink Floyd’s "Run Like Hell" and The Wall Were Born from Chaos

1 juli 2023 | 23 min

How The Police Went from Rejection to Global Superstars with "Message in a Bottle"

30 juni 2023 | 22 min

How Dave Grohl’s Heartbreak Inspired Foo Fighters’ "Everlong"

29 juni 2023 | 22 min

How Alice Cooper’s "School’s Out" Became a Rebellious Anthem and Got Banned

28 juni 2023 | 23 min

Interview with Geoff Downes: How "Video Killed the Radio Star" Became an 80s Icon Despite Peaking in the 70s

27 juni 2023 | 27 min

Interview with Nuno Bettencourt: How Extreme Fought for "More Than Words" and Scored a #1 Hit

26 juni 2023 | 26 min

How Led Zeppelin Conquered Rock Without a #1 Hit or a Grammy

24 juni 2023 | 24 min

Interview with Night Ranger: How a Misheard Lyric Created "Sister Christian"

23 juni 2023 | 22 min

How The Cars' "Heartbeat City" Delivered 5 Hits but Led to Their Breakup

22 juni 2023 | 23 min

Interview with Kenny Rogers: How "The Gambler" Made Him a Superstar and Changed Music History

21 juni 2023 | 20 min

Interview with Jim Peterik: How Survivor Dominated the 80s with "The Search Is Over" and Then Disappeared

20 juni 2023 | 22 min

Interview with USA for Africa Members: The Untold Story of "We Are the World"

19 juni 2023 | 25 min

How Rick Astley’s "Never Gonna Give You Up" Took Over the 80s—Then the Internet

17 juni 2023 | 21 min

Interview with OMD: How "If You Leave" Was Written Overnight and Became an 80s Classic

16 juni 2023 | 22 min

How Big Country Overcame Adversity to Score a Hit with "In a Big Country"

15 juni 2023 | 22 min

Interview with Steve Forbert: The Story Behind "Romeo’s Tune" and Its Mysterious Inspiration

14 juni 2023 | 20 min

How Blondie’s "Heart of Glass" Defied Critics and Became a #1 Hit

12 juni 2023 | 23 min

Interview with Huey Lewis: How "The Power of Love" Became a #1 Hit for Back to the Future

10 juni 2023 | 23 min

How Def Leppard’s "Rock of Ages" Borrowed from a Hymn and Made Pyromania a Rock Classic

9 juni 2023 | 20 min

How Iron Butterfly’s "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" Became an Accidental Epic and Missed Woodstock

8 juni 2023 | 23 min

Interview with Terri Nunn: How Berlin’s "Take My Breath Away" Became a #1 Hit Despite Band Backlash

7 juni 2023 | 23 min

How Dobie Gray’s "Drift Away" Became a Timeless Classic and Finally Hit #1 Decades Later

6 juni 2023 | 19 min

Interview with Bobby Colomby: How Blood, Sweat & Tears Rose to #1 and Faced Government Pressure

5 juni 2023 | 23 min

How The Police’s "Don’t Stand So Close to Me" Sparked Controversy and Launched Their Stardom

3 juni 2023 | 24 min

Interview with Carmine and Vinnie Appice: The Truth Behind Dio’s "Holy Diver" and 80s Satanic Panic

2 juni 2023 | 22 min

Interview with Randy Bachman & Burton Cummings: How "American Woman" and "No Sugar Tonight" Were Born

1 juni 2023 | 20 min

How Midnight Oil’s "Beds Are Burning" Became a Powerful Protest Anthem

31 maj 2023 | 22 min

Interview with Colin Hay: How Men at Work Took Over the Charts Then Disappeared

30 maj 2023 | 22 min

How "Der Kommissar" Became a Hit Twice—and Broke Up After the Fire Before They Knew It

29 maj 2023 | 22 min

How Rush’s "New World Man" Was Written Last-Minute and Became Their Biggest Hit

27 maj 2023 | 22 min

Why Prince Took a Risk on 'When Doves Cry' – No Bass, No Problem!

26 maj 2023 | 20 min

Paul Carrack: The Man With the Golden Voice – How Long and His Legendary Career

25 maj 2023 | 21 min

How Living Colour’s 'Cult of Personality' Changed Rock – Inside the Fierce 1988 Hit

24 maj 2023 | 24 min

Pink Floyd’s 'Wish You Were Here': From Prog Rock to Country Classic

23 maj 2023 | 23 min

The Moody Blues’ 'Your Wildest Dreams': A Comeback Hit Born from a Disaster

22 maj 2023 | 22 min

Dire Straits’ 'Money for Nothing': How an Angry Rant Became an Iconic 80s Hit

20 maj 2023 | 23 min

Guns N' Roses' 'November Rain': Axl Rose’s 8-Year Journey to a #1 Epic

19 maj 2023 | 21 min

Gordon Lightfoot’s 'If You Could Read My Mind': The Heartbreaking Song That Almost Changed

18 maj 2023 | 23 min

Top 5 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Snubs – Why Does It Hate Actual Rock?

17 maj 2023 | 24 min

Deep Purple’s 'Smoke on the Water': How a Disaster Led to Rock’s Most Iconic Riff

16 maj 2023 | 19 min

The Doobie Brothers’ 'What a Fool Believes': How Yacht Rock Dethroned Disco

15 maj 2023 | 19 min

Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 'Soul to Squeeze': The B-Side That Became a #1 Hit

13 maj 2023 | 22 min

Carole King: From Hitmaker to 70s Solo Superstar with 'Tapestry'

12 maj 2023 | 22 min

Ratt’s 'Round and Round': The 80s Rock Classic That Sold 5 Million and Endured

11 maj 2023 | 22 min

The Couple Behind 3 Huge 80s Hits: What Happened to Them After 'Waiting for a Star to Fall'?

10 maj 2023 | 22 min

Styx's 'Lady': How a DJ Turned a Jukebox Discovery into a #1 Power Ballad

9 maj 2023 | 26 min

Neil Diamond’s 'Sweet Caroline': The Song That Shocked the Woman It Was About

8 maj 2023 | 20 min

Robert Plant’s 'Ten Years Gone': The Heartbreaking Ultimatum That Led to a #1 Hit

6 maj 2023 | 24 min

The Cult’s 'She Sells Sanctuary': The #1 Song That Divided Fans and Sparked Violence

5 maj 2023 | 22 min

Robbie Dupree’s 'Steal Away': From Trucking to #1 – The Yacht Rock Classic That Almost Didn’t Happen

4 maj 2023 | 21 min

Skid Row’s 'Youth Gone Wild': How a Rookie Band Surpassed Their Mentor, Bon Jovi

3 maj 2023 | 24 min

Van Halen’s Hidden Gems: How Eddie’s Lightning-Fast Guitar Left Sammy Hagar Stunned

2 maj 2023 | 18 min

Dead or Alive’s 'You Spin Me Round': From 80s Hit to Guinness Record and #1 Again 21 Years Later

1 maj 2023 | 25 min

Queen’s 'Bohemian Rhapsody': How Freddie Mercury Leaked the Song That Became a #1 Hit

29 april 2023 | 29 min

The Grateful Dead’s 'Touch of Grey': The One Hit Wonder Who Played to 25 Million Fans

28 april 2023 | 23 min

Paul Young’s 'Every Time You Go Away': The #1 Hit with the Funniest Misheard Lyric

27 april 2023 | 20 min

Buffalo Springfield's 'For What It's Worth': The Supergroup That Didn't Know They Were One

26 april 2023 | 20 min

James Taylor’s 'Fire and Rain': The Desperate Prayer That Became a 70s Classic

25 april 2023 | 23 min

Motley Crue’s 'Home Sweet Home': The Epic Music Video MTV Had to Stop Playing

24 april 2023 | 23 min

AC/DC’s 'Moneytalks': The Biggest Hit They’ve Never Played Again

22 april 2023 | 23 min

Earth, Wind & Fire’s 'September': The Classic Written by a Struggling Songwriter on Food Stamps

21 april 2023 | 25 min

Adam Ant’s 'Goody Two Shoes': The 80s Classic Misunderstood as a Critique on Prudery

20 april 2023 | 22 min

Jackson Browne’s 'Somebody’s Baby': The Hit He Hated That Cost Him a #1

19 april 2023 | 18 min

Huey Lewis’ 'Do You Believe in Love': The Rookie Music Video He Couldn't Bear to Watch

18 april 2023 | 18 min

The Story of Jim Croce’s “Time in a Bottle” and Its Unexpected Rise to #1

17 april 2023 | 19 min

How Sting’s “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” Divided The Police

15 april 2023 | 24 min

How Bob Seger’s “Night Moves” Turned Heartbreak Into a Breakthrough Hit

14 april 2023 | 21 min

How The Zombies’ “Time of the Season” Became a Hit After They Broke Up

13 april 2023 | 23 min

How Boston’s Debut Album Overcame Rejection to Sell 17 Million Copies

12 april 2023 | 26 min

Interview with Dave Pirner: How “Runaway Train” Became a Hit and Helped Find Missing Kids

11 april 2023 | 20 min

How Foreigner’s “Juke Box Hero” Combined Two Stories Into an 80s Rock Anthem

10 april 2023 | 21 min

How A-ha’s “Take On Me” Overcame Failure to Become an 80s Classic

8 april 2023 | 25 min

How Fleetwood Mac’s “Everywhere” Emerged from the Chaos of Tango in the Night

7 april 2023 | 23 min

Steven Tyler Wrote “Dream On” at 14 – The Song That Almost Didn’t Happen

6 april 2023 | 21 min

Revisiting the Top 10 Songs of 1982 – Which Hit Stands the Test of Time?

5 april 2023 | 31 min

Interview with Steve Stevens: How Billy Idol’s “White Wedding” Became an MTV Classic

4 april 2023 | 18 min

Interview with Eric Burdon: How “We Gotta Get Out of This Place” Inspired Bruce Springsteen

3 april 2023 | 22 min

What Happened to Breathe? The Rise and Disappearance of an 80s Hit Machine

1 april 2023 | 23 min

How Eagles’ “Desperado” Became a Classic Without Ever Being a Hit Single

31 mars 2023 | 23 min

How Thin Lizzy’s “The Boys Are Back in Town” Went from Deep Cut to Rock Anthem

29 mars 2023 | 22 min

Why Lynyrd Skynyrd Had to Lock Their Producer Out to Record “Simple Man”

28 mars 2023 | 23 min

How Warren Zevon’s Joke Song “Werewolves of London” Became His Only Hit

27 mars 2023 | 23 min

How Led Zeppelin’s “Rock and Roll” Was Created by Accident and Became an Encore Anthem

25 mars 2023 | 25 min

Banned Decades Later: The Story Behind The Zombies’ “She’s Not There”

24 mars 2023 | 19 min

How Christopher Cross Made Grammy History With “Sailing” and Hid His Awards

23 mars 2023 | 23 min

How Asia Turned a Country Tune Into 1982’s #1 Rock Hit “Heat of the Moment”

22 mars 2023 | 27 min

The Story Behind the 1979 Sci-Fi Hit About a Robot Hooker That Topped the Charts

21 mars 2023 | 21 min

How a Trucker’s Outburst Inspired Bachman-Turner Overdrive’s 70s Classic “Let It Ride”

20 mars 2023 | 17 min

Why Billy Joel Is Embarrassed by His Iconic Hit “Piano Man”

18 mars 2023 | 27 min

How Barry Gibb Dominated the Charts With “Stayin’ Alive” and Made History

17 mars 2023 | 25 min

Why Phil Collins’ Hit “Take Me Home” Deserved More—and His Rock Hall Snub

16 mars 2023 | 23 min

Ann Wilson on the Struggles of Recording Heart’s Classic Hit and Legal Battles

15 mars 2023 | 19 min

Unraveling the Mystery Behind Tears for Fears’ 80s Classic “Head Over Heels”

14 mars 2023 | 27 min

How Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald Accidentally Created the Hit “This Is It”

13 mars 2023 | 21 min

How Billy Squier’s “Rock Me Tonite” Video Ended His 80s Rock Reign Overnight

11 mars 2023 | 19 min

The Story Behind Elvin Bishop’s 70s Classic “Fooled Around and Fell in Love”

10 mars 2023 | 21 min

How Johnny Cash Made Nine Inch Nails’ “Hurt” His Own—and Changed Trent Reznor’s Mind

9 mars 2023 | 26 min

Interview with Thomas Dolby: Playing Live Aid With David Bowie and Writing for Michael Jackson

8 mars 2023 | 21 min

Interview with John Oates: The Story Behind Hall & Oates’ “You Make My Dreams” and the Vanished Synth

7 mars 2023 | 17 min

The Story Behind Journey’s "Separate Ways" – Inspiration, Legacy & Revival

6 mars 2023 | 24 min

The Story Behind John Mellencamp’s Fight for “Jack and Diane”

4 mars 2023 | 22 min

How Huey Lewis’ “I Want a New Drug” Led to a Ghostbusters Lawsuit

3 mars 2023 | 20 min

Elton John’s 80s Comeback: The Hit That Revived His Career

2 mars 2023 | 20 min

How a Drummer’s Mistake Created WAR’s Classic Hit “Low Rider”

1 mars 2023 | 18 min

Pink Floyd’s “High Hopes”: The Controversy Behind Their 90s Comeback Hit

28 februari 2023 | 24 min

How “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” Became the Most Played Song of the 20th Century

25 februari 2023 | 21 min

John Denver’s Rise and Fall: The Story Behind “Rocky Mountain High”

24 februari 2023 | 24 min

Don Henley’s “Dirty Laundry”: The Eagles Breakup and His Scathing Media Critique

23 februari 2023 | 24 min

Interview: Patty Smyth & Sammy Hagar on Van Halen’s Search for a New Singer

22 februari 2023 | 21 min

Aerosmith’s “Janie’s Got a Gun”: The Song That Almost Got Censored

21 februari 2023 | 21 min

The Untold Story of “Total Eclipse of the Heart”: Bonnie Tyler, Jim Steinman, and the Meat Loaf Feud

20 februari 2023 | 23 min

How KISS’s “Beth” Became an Accidental #1 Hit After DJs Flipped the Single

18 februari 2023 | 23 min

Interview: Eddie Money on “Two Tickets to Paradise” and the Love Story Behind It

17 februari 2023 | 19 min

Why Pat Benatar Refuses to Sing “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” Anymore

16 februari 2023 | 22 min

Interview: Jason Mraz on How “I’m Yours” Became an Unexpected Global Hit

15 februari 2023 | 16 min

How “Dr. Feelgood” Finally Took Mötley Crüe to #1 After Years of Chaos

14 februari 2023 | 20 min

The Tragic Story Behind “Without You”: From Badfinger to Harry Nilsson’s Haunting #1 Hit

13 februari 2023 | 22 min

How The Rolling Stones’ “Start Me Up” Became a Late-Career Anthem After Years on the Shelf

11 februari 2023 | 23 min

Interview: Graeham Goble on Writing “Lady” and Losing the Little River Band Name

10 februari 2023 | 22 min

Interview: Lou Gramm & Mick Jones on Foreigner’s “Waiting for a Girl Like You” and Its Mysterious Inspiration

9 februari 2023 | 23 min

How Paul Carrack’s Guest Vocals Made Squeeze’s “Tempted” an 80s Classic

8 februari 2023 | 20 min

Revisiting the Top 10 Songs of 1984: Which Hit Stands the Test of Time?

7 februari 2023 | 31 min

Interview: Randy Bachman & Burton Cummings on Writing “These Eyes” and Launching The Guess Who

6 februari 2023 | 20 min

Why Led Zeppelin Ended: The Genius, the Loss, and Their Final Album “Coda”

4 februari 2023 | 27 min

Interview: Steve Stevens on His Blazing Solo in Billy Idol’s “Eyes Without a Face”

3 februari 2023 | 19 min

How The Cars’ Debut Became an Instant Classic: The Story of “My Best Friend’s Girl”

2 februari 2023 | 23 min

Interview: Grayson Hugh on His Wild Journey to the 80s Hit “Talk It Over”

1 februari 2023 | 22 min

Interview: Marc Cohn on the True Story Behind “Walking in Memphis”

31 januari 2023 | 18 min

How The Beatles’ “A Day in the Life” Redefined Rock Music Forever

30 januari 2023 | 23 min

How The Cure’s “Lovesong” Defied Expectations and Became Their Biggest Hit

28 januari 2023 | 24 min

How The Proclaimers’ “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” Proved the Industry Wrong and Became a Global Hit

27 januari 2023 | 21 min

How Whitesnake’s “Here I Go Again” Took Three Tries to Become an 80s Anthem

26 januari 2023 | 25 min

Interview: The Hooters on Their 80s Success, Live Aid, and Writing “One of Us”

25 januari 2023 | 26 min

Interview: Limahl on Kajagoogoo’s “Too Shy” and His Solo Hit from The NeverEnding Story

24 januari 2023 | 25 min

Interview: Joe Elliott on Def Leppard’s Hysteria—The 80s Rock Blockbuster That Beat the Odds

23 januari 2023 | 25 min

How Stevie Nicks’ “Edge of Seventeen” Proved Her Solo Star Power

21 januari 2023 | 22 min

How Barry Gibb’s Falsetto and “Jive Talkin’” Saved the Bee Gees’ Career

20 januari 2023 | 23 min

Interview: Sammy Hagar on Writing Van Halen’s “Right Now” and Its Surprising Legacy

19 januari 2023 | 21 min

Interview: Martin Fry on ABC’s “The Look of Love” and the Breakup That Inspired It

18 januari 2023 | 17 min

Terence Trent D’Arby’s Rise and Fall: How Hype and Hubris Derailed His Career

17 januari 2023 | 22 min

How Sting’s “If You Love Somebody Set Them Free” Was a Response to “Every Breath You Take”

16 januari 2023 | 23 min

How Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child O’ Mine” Went from a Joke Riff to an 80s Anthem

14 januari 2023 | 24 min

How Tom Petty’s “American Girl” Became His Most Iconic Song Without Ever Being a Hit

13 januari 2023 | 20 min

Interview: Carlos Santana on the Spontaneous Creation of a #1 Hit in One Take

12 januari 2023 | 22 min

Interview: Dave Sabo on How Skid Row’s “I Remember You” Became Their Biggest Hit

11 januari 2023 | 22 min

Interview: John Oates on How Heartbreak Inspired Hall & Oates’ First Hit “She’s Gone”

10 januari 2023 | 17 min

How Aerosmith Transformed “What It Takes” from a Country Tune into a Rock Anthem

9 januari 2023 | 23 min

Interview: Randy Bachman on How a Pizza Guy Helped Make “Takin’ Care of Business” a Classic

7 januari 2023 | 21 min

How Elton John Helped Neil Sedaka Make a Stunning Comeback with “Laughter in the Rain”

6 januari 2023 | 18 min

How Brian Johnson Saved AC/DC with “Hells Bells” and the Record-Breaking Back in Black

5 januari 2023 | 24 min

Interview: Vanilla Ice on the Meteoric Rise and Fall of “Ice Ice Baby”

4 januari 2023 | 21 min

How Depeche Mode’s “Blasphemous Rumors” Sparked Controversy While “Somebody” Bared It All

3 januari 2023 | 17 min

How Stevie Wonder’s “Higher Ground” Helped Wake Him from a Coma and Change His Life

2 januari 2023 | 19 min

How Peter Gabriel’s “Sledgehammer” Took Over the Charts and Shocked Fans with Its Hidden Meaning

31 december 2022 | 23 min

Interview: Billy Davis Jr. & Marilyn McCoo on How a Lost Wallet Led to “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In”

30 december 2022 | 16 min

How Autograph Went from Weekend Jams to Van Halen’s Tour and the Hit “Turn Up the Radio”

29 december 2022 | 21 min

Interview: Mike Lindup on Level 42’s “Lessons in Love” and Their 80s Success

28 december 2022 | 17 min

Interview: Ed Roland on Collective Soul’s “Shine” and Its Unlikely Rock and Roll Prayer

27 december 2022 | 16 min

Interview: Bob Webber on Sugarloaf’s Rise, Fall, and Their Two Surprise Hits

26 december 2022 | 20 min

Interview: Johnny Mathis on “Chances Are” and His Timeless Christmas Classics

25 december 2022 | 16 min

How Syd Barrett’s Downfall Shaped Pink Floyd’s “Brain Damage” and “Eclipse”

24 december 2022 | 25 min

Interview: Midge Ure on How “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” Became a Multi-Decade #1 Hit

23 december 2022 | 35 min

How Rush’s “Fly By Night” Marked the Arrival of Neil Peart and a New Era in Rock

22 december 2022 | 21 min

Interview: Andrew Farriss on INXS’s Breakthrough with “What You Need” and the Making of Kick

21 december 2022 | 23 min

Interview: 3 Doors Down on How “Kryptonite” Went from Math Class to Global #1 Hit

20 december 2022 | 19 min

Interview: Randy Bachman on How “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” Became an Accidental #1 Hit

19 december 2022 | 20 min

Interview: Jim Peterik on How Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger” Became a Rocky Anthem

17 december 2022 | 24 min

How a Misheard Lyric Made “Blinded by the Light” a #1 Hit for Manfred Mann’s Earth Band

16 december 2022 | 22 min

Interview: Graeham Goble on How “Reminiscing” Became Little River Band’s Signature Hit

15 december 2022 | 23 min

Interview: Mark Farner on Writing “We’re an American Band” and the Costly Credit Decision

14 december 2022 | 25 min

Interview: The Romantics on “Talking in Your Sleep” and Their Decade-Long Legal Battle

13 december 2022 | 23 min

How The Human League’s “Don’t You Want Me” Became an 80s Classic Despite Phil Oakey’s Doubts

12 december 2022 | 23 min

Interview: Journey’s Jonathan Cain & Neal Schon on Writing “Faithfully” and Prince’s Concern Over “Purple Rain”

11 december 2022 | 19 min

How Led Zeppelin’s First Rehearsal Proved They Were Destined for Greatness

10 december 2022 | 24 min

Celebrating Christine McVie: The Heart and Soul of Fleetwood Mac

9 december 2022 | 19 min

Interview: Kevin Cronin on How REO Speedwagon’s “Can’t Fight This Feeling” Took 10 Years to Finish

8 december 2022 | 22 min

How Pearl Jam’s “Daughter” Became a #1 Hit Despite Their Rejection of Fame

7 december 2022 | 22 min

Interview: How Kansas’ “Dust in the Wind” Started as a Fingerpicking Exercise and Became a Classic

6 december 2022 | 23 min

How Boston Overcame Legal Battles to Make a Triumphant Comeback with “Amanda”

5 december 2022 | 23 min

Revisiting the Top 10 Songs of 1983: How Do They Hold Up Today?

3 december 2022 | 31 min

How Bonnie Raitt Defied the Odds with Nick of Time and the Heartbreak of “I Can’t Make You Love Me”

2 december 2022 | 24 min

Interview: Ann Wilson on How Heart’s “Barracuda” Was Born from Industry Outrage

1 december 2022 | 16 min

Interview: UB40’s Ali Campbell on How “Red Red Wine” Took 5 Years to Hit #1

30 november 2022 | 21 min

Interview: Freddy Curci on Holding a Guinness Record and His Two Huge Hits with Sheriff & Alias

29 november 2022 | 22 min

How Jackson Browne’s “Take It Easy” Became the Eagles’ Breakthrough Hit

28 november 2022 | 22 min

How a Saved Photograph Inspired The Cure’s Heart-Wrenching Classic “Pictures of You”

27 november 2022 | 16 min

Interview: Steve Vai on Creating “For the Love of God” and His Spiritual Journey to Guitar Greatness

26 november 2022 | 19 min

How Lindsey Buckingham’s “Go Your Own Way” Turned Fleetwood Mac’s Heartbreak into Rock History

25 november 2022 | 19 min

How Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” Stole the Show and Made Her a Star Overnight

24 november 2022 | 18 min

Interview: Mark Foster on How “Pumped Up Kicks” Sparked Controversy and Became a Modern Classic

23 november 2022 | 24 min

Interview: Midge Ure on Ultravox’s “Vienna” and the Awful Song That Kept It from #1

22 november 2022 | 23 min

How Kim Carnes’ “Bette Davis Eyes” Became an 80s Smash and Made the Actress a Legend to Her Grandkids

21 november 2022 | 26 min

How Paul McCartney Turned a Robbery in Nigeria into Band on the Run, His Greatest Solo Album

19 november 2022 | 22 min

Interview: Toto on How “Africa” Went from a Wildcard Track to an Immortal #1 Hit

18 november 2022 | 18 min

How a Schoolteacher Wrote Elvis Presley’s “Heartbreak Hotel” and Made Music History with Her Son

17 november 2022 | 27 min

Interview: Peter Frampton on How a Hangover Led to “Do You Feel Like We Do” and a Rock Masterpiece

16 november 2022 | 21 min

How Steve Miller’s “The Joker” Saved His Career—Mispronounced Lyric and All

15 november 2022 | 19 min

How Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Californication Revived Their Career with Three #1 Hits

14 november 2022 | 23 min

How Pink Floyd Proved Roger Waters Wrong with Two #1 Hits After He Quit

12 november 2022 | 25 min

Interview: Andrew Farriss on How INXS Created the Timeless Ballad “Never Tear Us Apart”

11 november 2022 | 20 min

Interview: Johnny Rzeznik on How “Iris” Saved His Career and Became an All-Time Classic

10 november 2022 | 19 min

Interview: Tony Lewis on How The Outfield’s “Your Love” Became an 80s Anthem

9 november 2022 | 21 min

Interview: Tommy James on How “Crimson and Clover” Became a Psychedelic #1 Hit by Accident

8 november 2022 | 18 min

Interview: John Cafferty & Jim Peterik on Creating the Epic Rocky IV Soundtrack

7 november 2022 | 25 min

Interview: Gary Numan on How a Road Rage Incident Inspired the 80s Classic “Cars”

5 november 2022 | 19 min

Interview: Wang Chung on “Everybody Have Fun Tonight” and Their Misunderstood Legacy

4 november 2022 | 19 min

How Madonna Inspired Weird Al Yankovic to Parody “Like a Virgin” with “Like a Surgeon”

3 november 2022 | 23 min

Interview: Cindy Wilson on How The B-52s’ “Love Shack” Became an Unlikely 80s Party Anthem

2 november 2022 | 18 min

How Cream Turned a Poem About Real Estate into the Psychedelic Rock Classic “White Room”

1 november 2022 | 19 min

How Danny Elfman and Oingo Boingo’s “Dead Man’s Party” Became a Cult Classic Without a Top 40 Hit

31 oktober 2022 | 19 min

How Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” Became the Ultimate Rock Standard

29 oktober 2022 | 29 min

Interview: Otis Williams on the True Story Behind The Temptations’ 11-Minute Epic “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone”

28 oktober 2022 | 18 min

How The J. Geils Band Ruled 1982 with “Centerfold” and “Freeze-Frame” Before Vanishing

27 oktober 2022 | 21 min

How KISS Turned “Rock and Roll All Nite” from a Flop into a 70s Rock Anthem

26 oktober 2022 | 19 min

How Ozzy Osbourne’s “Mama, I’m Coming Home” Marked His Redemption and Biggest Solo Hit

25 oktober 2022 | 24 min

How “Disco Duck” Became a #1 Hit Despite Being the Worst Song of the Rock Era

24 oktober 2022 | 23 min

Interview: Journey’s Neal Schon & Jonathan Cain on How “Don’t Stop Believin’” Became Their Biggest Hit 40 Years Later

22 oktober 2022 | 17 min

How AC/DC Proved Their Label Wrong and Sold 50 Million Records with Bon Scott’s Voice

20 oktober 2022 | 23 min

Interview: Steve Lukather & David Paich on How “Hold the Line” Made Toto Stars—Despite Their Mixed Feelings

19 oktober 2022 | 19 min

Interview: How Dan Hartman Turned Rejection into the 80s Classic “I Can Dream About You”

18 oktober 2022 | 22 min

How Joan Jett Turned an Obscure B-Side into the #1 Anthem “I Love Rock ‘n Roll”

17 oktober 2022 | 20 min

Interview: How Jack Tempchin’s Only Drunken Night Led to the Eagles’ “Already Gone”

15 oktober 2022 | 21 min

How Red Rider’s “Lunatic Fringe” Became an 80s Rock Staple Without Ever Hitting the Charts

14 oktober 2022 | 21 min

The Underrated Genius of Billy Joel: 5 Deep Cuts That Should Have Been Hits

12 oktober 2022 | 27 min

How a Bathroom Encounter Led to Rick Springfield’s “Affair of the Heart” and Other 80s Hidden Gems

11 oktober 2022 | 19 min

Interview: Ed Roland on How Collective Soul’s “The World I Know” Inspired a #1 Hit

10 oktober 2022 | 18 min

Interview: Gary Puckett on How “Young Girl” Became a Massive Yet Controversial 60s Hit

7 oktober 2022 | 20 min

How ZZ Top Took Inspiration from 80s Synth Bands to Create Eliminator and MTV Hits

3 oktober 2022 | 18 min

Interview: John Doe & Exene Cervenka on How X’s Los Angeles Defined 80s Punk Rock

28 september 2022 | 24 min

Interview: John Oates on How “I Can’t Go For That” Influenced Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean”

26 september 2022 | 15 min

How Led Zeppelin’s “Hey Hey What Can I Do” Became a Lost Classic for Decades

24 september 2022 | 23 min

Interview: Patty Smyth on Loving “The Warrior” But Hating Its Iconic MTV Video

23 september 2022 | 22 min

Interview: Thomas Dolby on Creating the 80s Synth Pop Classic “She Blinded Me with Science”

22 september 2022 | 23 min

Interview: They Might Be Giants on How Flood and “Birdhouse in Your Soul” Made Them Indie Rock Icons

20 september 2022 | 18 min

How KISS Proved a Bet Right with Their Disco Crossover Hit “I Was Made for Lovin’ You”

17 september 2022 | 18 min

How Joe Jackson’s “Stepping Out” Became 1982’s Most Overlooked Masterpiece

16 september 2022 | 22 min

Interview: Jim Peterik on How Jimi Jamison Led Survivor’s Comeback with “I Can’t Hold Back”

15 september 2022 | 17 min

Interview: Rob Halford on How “You’ve Got Another Thing Coming” Took Heavy Metal Mainstream

13 september 2022 | 18 min

Debunking the Urban Legend: The True Story Behind Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight”

12 september 2022 | 19 min

Interview: Sammy Hagar on Van Halen’s “Why Can’t This Be Love” and the Contrast with David Lee Roth

10 september 2022 | 25 min

Interview: Mike Campbell on How Tom Petty Fought His Label and Won with “Refugee”

9 september 2022 | 20 min

How The Police’s “Every Breath You Take” Became the Most Played (and Creepiest) Song in History

8 september 2022 | 24 min

Interview: Martin Fry on How ABC’s “When Smokey Sings” Paid Tribute and Surpassed His Hero on the Charts

7 september 2022 | 16 min

Interview: Dave "The Snake" Sabo on How Skid Row’s “18 and Life” Became an 80s Metal Classic

6 september 2022 | 21 min

Interview: Burton Cummings on How “American Woman” Was Improvised Into a #1 Hit

5 september 2022 | 21 min

How Fine Young Cannibals Ruled 1989 with The Raw & The Cooked Before Vanishing

3 september 2022 | 24 min

Interview: How a DJ’s Surprise Spin Launched The Doobie Brothers’ “Black Water” to #1

2 september 2022 | 15 min

How The Cure’s “Boys Don’t Cry” Became a New Wave Classic and a Protest Anthem

1 september 2022 | 18 min

How Chris Cornell’s “Black Hole Sun” Became Soundgarden’s Biggest Hit Against His Expectations

31 augusti 2022 | 24 min

Interview: Mike Score on How A Flock of Seagulls Created the Timeless “Space Age Love Song”

30 augusti 2022 | 20 min

Revisiting the Top 10 Songs of 1985: A Flawless Chart That Defined the Decade

27 augusti 2022 | 33 min

Celebrating Olivia Newton-John: The Beloved Icon Who Defined the 70s & 80s

26 augusti 2022 | 18 min

How Weird Al Yankovic’s “Fat” Saved His Career and Became an MTV Sensation

24 augusti 2022 | 21 min

Interview: How Aretha Franklin & George Michael Created the Iconic #1 Duet “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”

23 augusti 2022 | 20 min

How Pink Floyd’s Time and The Great Gig in the Sky Keep Dark Side of the Moon Timeless

20 augusti 2022 | 25 min

How Led Zeppelin’s “D’yer Mak’er” Confused Fans and Became Their Most Mispronounced Hit

19 augusti 2022 | 18 min

Interview: Jack Tempchin on Writing Glenn Frey’s “The One You Love” and Their Post-Eagles Hits

18 augusti 2022 | 17 min

Interview: Otis Williams on How “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” Pushed David Ruffin to Perfection

17 augusti 2022 | 20 min

Interview: Mickey Thomas & Narada Michael Walden on How “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” Became a #1 Hit

16 augusti 2022 | 20 min

How Red Hot Chili Peppers’ One Hot Minute Became the Forgotten Album in Their History

13 augusti 2022 | 23 min

How Bloodrock’s “D.O.A.” Became One of the Most Banned and Disturbing Hits of the 70s

12 augusti 2022 | 18 min

Interview: Ann Wilson on How Heart’s “Alone” Revived Their Career with the Greatest Scream of the 80s

11 augusti 2022 | 16 min

Interview: How Vanilla Fudge Transformed “You Keep Me Hangin’ On” into the Definitive Rock Version

10 augusti 2022 | 23 min

Interview: Cy Curnin on The Fixx’s “Saved By Zero” and the Controversy Over Its Famous Ad Use

9 augusti 2022 | 12 min

How Motörhead’s “Ace of Spades” Cemented Lemmy as a Rock Icon Like No Other

5 augusti 2022 | 21 min

Interview: How Violent Femmes’ Debut Album Became an Underground 80s Classic Without Any Promotion

4 augusti 2022 | 19 min

Interview: How Glass Tiger Ruled 1986 with The Thin Red Line Before Disappearing

2 augusti 2022 | 23 min

How Rupert Holmes Outsmarted the Music Industry After “Escape” and “Answering Machine”

27 juli 2022 | 26 min

Interview: Mike Lindup on Crafting Level 42’s Timeless 80s Hit “Something About You”

26 juli 2022 | 28 min

How Metallica’s “Master of Puppets” Became a #1 Hit Decades Later Thanks to Stranger Things

25 juli 2022 | 23 min

Interview: Otis Williams on The Temptations’ Elegant #1 Hit “Just My Imagination”

22 juli 2022 | 20 min

How Redbone’s “Come and Get Your Love” Became the Most Likable Song Ever

21 juli 2022 | 20 min

Interview: Peter Frampton on How Frampton Comes Alive! Turned Procrastination into a Historic Success

20 juli 2022 | 23 min

How Robert Palmer Dreamed Up “Addicted to Love” and Turned It into an 80s #1 Hit

19 juli 2022 | 24 min

How Weezer’s “Buddy Holly” Became an Accidental 90s Anthem—Despite Rivers Cuomo Hating It

18 juli 2022 | 23 min

Neil Finn on Writing “Don’t Dream It’s Over” and How It Became an 80s Classic

15 juli 2022 | 21 min

Def Leppard on Creating “Photograph” and How It Launched Them to Rock Superstardom

14 juli 2022 | 22 min

Steve Stevens on Crafting the Signature Sound of “Rebel Yell” and the Wild Story Behind the Hit

13 juli 2022 | 24 min

The Story Behind “Summer Breeze” and the Soft Rock Legacy of Seals & Crofts

12 juli 2022 | 18 min

Ranking the Top 10 Songs from 1982 – A Look Back at an Iconic Year in Music

9 juli 2022 | 33 min

The Story Behind "Good Vibrations" – How Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys Stunned the Beatles

7 juli 2022 | 22 min

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5 juli 2022 | 28 min

The 70s Rock Anthem That Became the Most Requested Song of All Time!

4 juli 2022 | 22 min

The 70s Rock Anthem That Started as a Joke…Then Made Them Legends!

2 juli 2022 | 24 min

How a Grunge Anthem Resurrected This 80s Comedy Rock Legend!

1 juli 2022 | 24 min

The One-Hit Wonder That Charted Twice in the 80s—And Everyone Misunderstands It!

30 juni 2022 | 20 min

How 38 Special Turned an Old Saying Into a #1 Classic Rock Anthem

29 juni 2022 | 21 min

The 80s Synth-Pop Queen America Forgot: Alison Moyet’s Best Songs

28 juni 2022 | 14 min

The Untold Truth of AC/DC’s ‘You Shook Me All Night Long’ & The Back in Black Legacy

25 juni 2022 | 24 min

The 10 Greatest #2 Hits of the 80s: Legendary Songs That Just Missed #1

24 juni 2022 | 27 min

The Story Behind Guns N’ Roses’ Surprising 80s Hit: How "Patience" Defied Expectations

22 juni 2022 | 22 min

Elton John’s “Madman Across the Water”: The Slow-Rising 70s Classic That Became a Masterpiece

21 juni 2022 | 19 min

Paul McCartney’s Bond Anthem “Live and Let Die”: From Criticized Theme to Rock Classic

18 juni 2022 | 20 min

Andy Fletcher: The Quiet Force That Held Depeche Mode Together

15 juni 2022 | 8 min

Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill”: 80s Classic Finally Hits #1 After 37 Years

14 juni 2022 | 19 min

Nirvana's Nevermind 30th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition: A Deep Dive

10 juni 2022 | 25 min

How The B-52s’ Rock Lobster Inspired John Lennon’s Return to Music

9 juni 2022 | 16 min

The Enduring Legacy of I Melt With You by Modern English

7 juni 2022 | 22 min

Stone Temple Pilots’ Defiant #1 Hit and Scott Weiland’s Personal Struggle

6 juni 2022 | 23 min

How Naked Eyes Transformed Always Something There to Remind Me into an 80s Classic

2 juni 2022 | 18 min

5 Overlooked 80s New Wave Gems That Deserve More Recognition

31 maj 2022 | 22 min

How Steve Stevens' Blazing Solo Made the Top Gun Theme an 80s Classic

30 maj 2022 | 19 min

How Led Zeppelin’s All My Love Became Robert Plant’s Emotional Tribute

28 maj 2022 | 24 min

The Best 80s Songs from Stranger Things Season 3 and Why They Matter

25 maj 2022 | 21 min

How Jefferson Starship Reinvented Themselves with Jane – Inspired by Toto?

24 maj 2022 | 17 min

The Haunting Story Behind Lullaby by The Cure – 80s Creepiest Song?

23 maj 2022 | 24 min

How a Radio Ban Kept Howard Jones’ No One Is to Blame from Hitting #1

19 maj 2022 | 18 min

Narada Michael Walden on Producing Whitney Houston & Prince’s Legendary Basketball Skills

18 maj 2022 | 18 min

Rupert Holmes on the Story Behind Him – The 80s Hit About Infidelity

13 maj 2022 | 19 min

Wang Chung on Turning Down Michael Jackson to Record Dance Hall Days

11 maj 2022 | 25 min

How Stevie Nicks’ Landslide Saved Her Career and Led to Fleetwood Mac

9 maj 2022 | 24 min

Breaking Down the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1970

7 maj 2022 | 29 min

Cy Curnin of The Fixx on the Chilling Relevance of Stand or Fall and Red Skies

4 maj 2022 | 16 min

The Story Behind Donnie Iris’ Ah! Leah! – An 80s Classic That Endures

3 maj 2022 | 14 min

How Nena’s 99 Luftballons Became an Unlikely Cold War Anthem

2 maj 2022 | 24 min

How George Harrison Inspired Led Zeppelin to Write The Rain Song

30 april 2022 | 23 min

Peter Cox of Go West on We Close Our Eyes and the Iconic 80s Bassline Connection

27 april 2022 | 21 min

Perry Farrell on the Wild Story Behind Jane’s Addiction’s Been Caught Stealing

26 april 2022 | 17 min

How Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Under the Bridge Became an Unlikely Anthem

25 april 2022 | 24 min

Breaking Down the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1983

23 april 2022 | 33 min

The Turbulent Story of Sweet and Their 70s Hit Ballroom Blitz

21 april 2022 | 22 min

Rush’s Moving Pictures at 40 – Breaking Down Their Landmark Album

19 april 2022 | 17 min

Andrew Farriss on Writing INXS’s Need You Tonight – A Hit Born in Chaos

18 april 2022 | 28 min

Top 5 Hidden Gem Songs from 80s Movies – Underrated Classics

13 april 2022 | 22 min

How a Barroom Comment Led to One of the Biggest Movie Songs of 1990

12 april 2022 | 37 min

The Story Behind Gordon Lightfoot’s Sundown – A Hit Fueled by Jealousy

9 april 2022 | 22 min

How Dire Straits’ Romeo and Juliet Turned Heartbreak into an 80s Classic

8 april 2022 | 24 min

The Story Behind Tears for Fears’ Sowing the Seeds of Love – The Hit That Just Missed #1

7 april 2022 | 26 min

Can We Save the Album? Preserving Rock’s Greatest Art Form

6 april 2022 | 22 min

How George Michael’s Faith Became One of the Biggest Albums of the 80s

5 april 2022 | 19 min

When John Fogerty Was Sued for Plagiarizing Himself – The Old Man Down the Road Trial

4 april 2022 | 23 min

The Rise and Sudden Fall of a Huge 80s Band – What Happened?

30 mars 2022 | 22 min

Exclusive Interview with a Music Legend – A Moment I’ll Never Forget

29 mars 2022 | 15 min

The Story Behind Harry Chapin’s Cat’s in the Cradle – A Timeless Wake-Up Call

26 mars 2022 | 27 min

How Wedding Bell Blues by The 5th Dimension Became a Real-Life Love Story

25 mars 2022 | 22 min

How Jack Tempchin’s Peaceful Easy Feeling Became an Eagles Classic

24 mars 2022 | 22 min

How Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder’s Duet on Hunger Strike Made 90s Rock History

23 mars 2022 | 24 min

Martin Page on Writing Hits for Others Before His Own House of Stone and Light

22 mars 2022 | 17 min

Steve Perry’s Oh Sherrie – The Solo Hit That Shook Journey Fans

21 mars 2022 | 26 min

Rick Springfield on the Mystery Behind Jessie’s Girl and Its 80s Legacy

18 mars 2022 | 22 min

How Cheap Trick’s Surrender and Live at Budokan Made Them Legends

17 mars 2022 | 15 min

How Huey Lewis and the News Crashed the Charts with Sports in 1984

16 mars 2022 | 17 min

Counting Down the Top 5 Songs by Bread – How I Became a Fan

8 mars 2022 | 11 min

Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1985 – Who Stands the Test of Time?

5 mars 2022 | 33 min

How Quiet Riot’s Cum On Feel the Noize Became an Accidental 80s Metal Anthem

2 mars 2022 | 21 min

The New Wave Legacy of Sire Records – Hits That Defined a Generation

25 februari 2022 | 17 min

Suzi Quatro on Her Trailblazing Rock Career and Overdue Rock Hall Recognition

24 februari 2022 | 14 min

Top 5 Hidden Gems from 80s One-Hit Wonders

23 februari 2022 | 24 min

How Van Halen’s Runnin’ with the Devil and Eruption Kickstarted 80s Rock

21 februari 2022 | 17 min

Steve Vai on Learning from Satriani, Frank Zappa, and Teaming with David Lee Roth

18 februari 2022 | 21 min

The Story Behind Gordon Lightfoot’s The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald – A Haunting 70s Epic

17 februari 2022 | 23 min

The Motels on the Story Behind Only the Lonely and the Dark Side of Fame

16 februari 2022 | 16 min

Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1975 – Who Stands the Test of Time?

14 februari 2022 | 27 min

How Metallica’s Enter Sandman Took Over Radio and Redefined Heavy Metal

10 februari 2022 | 15 min

Richard Marx on Writing Right Here Waiting – A #1 Hit in Minutes

8 februari 2022 | 15 min

Rupert Holmes on the Banned 70s Hit Timothy – A Song Too Controversial for Radio

4 februari 2022 | 21 min

How Meat Loaf’s Bat Out of Hell Defied the Odds to Sell 45 Million Copies

2 februari 2022 | 12 min

Ann Wilson & Mike Reno on Recording Almost Paradise – An Iconic 80s Duet

31 januari 2022 | 13 min

Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1983 – How Do They Compare Today?

29 januari 2022 | 30 min

Jimmy Jam on Janet Jackson’s What Have You Done for Me Lately and the Control Era

29 januari 2022 | 15 min

The Story Behind Led Zeppelin’s Whole Lotta Love – A Rock Revolution and Controversy

27 januari 2022 | 25 min

Special Announcement to the Professor of Rock Community!

26 januari 2022 | 5 min

Honoring Ronnie Spector – How Be My Baby and Take Me Home Tonight Influenced Rock Legends

19 januari 2022 | 15 min

Tina Turner’s Legendary Comeback – What’s Love Got to Do with It and Private Dancer

18 januari 2022 | 22 min

Rik Emmett on Triumph’s Greatest Songs – Rock’s Most Underrated Power Trio

12 januari 2022 | 24 min

How Peter Gabriel’s In Your Eyes Became an Iconic Movie Moment in Say Anything

11 januari 2022 | 15 min

How ELO’s Don’t Bring Me Down Became Their Biggest Hit – Jeff Lynne’s Bold Experiment

10 januari 2022 | 22 min

Boston’s Meteoric Rise with Don’t Look Back – What Happened Next?

8 januari 2022 | 21 min

Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1970 – Who Holds Up Today?

7 januari 2022 | 28 min

How Duran Duran’s Ordinary World Became Their Emotional 90s Comeback Hit

6 januari 2022 | 22 min

Alan Parsons on Working with The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and His Legendary Career

5 januari 2022 | 16 min

Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. on Up, Up and Away – A Grammy-Sweeping Classic

4 januari 2022 | 18 min

Peter Hook on Blue Monday – The 80s Hit That Became the Best-Selling 12-Inch Single Ever

3 januari 2022 | 13 min

How Pink Floyd’s Money Turned Sound Effects into a 70s Rock Anthem

31 december 2021 | 22 min

When In Rome on the Story Behind The Promise – An 80s One-Hit Wonder That Endures

28 december 2021 | 11 min

The Story Behind the Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Soundtrack – 80s Icons Reflect

25 december 2021 | 27 min

Billy Steinberg on Writing Madonna’s Like a Virgin – And Their Awkward First Meeting

24 december 2021 | 11 min

Unboxing The Band’s 70s album Cahoots- 50th Anniversary: Super Deluxe Edition With Song Stories

21 december 2021 | 14 min

The Real Story Behind Dan Fogelberg’s Same Old Lang Syne – A Bittersweet 80s Classic

17 december 2021 | 23 min

Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1986 – Which One Endures Today?

15 december 2021 | 29 min

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14 december 2021 | 2 min

Rob Halford on Writing Breaking the Law and How Judas Priest Brought Metal to MTV

14 december 2021 | 16 min

How Phil Collins’ Against All Odds Went from B-Side to #1 Hit

13 december 2021 | 26 min

Jess Harnell on Rock Sugar, Legendary Voices, and Winning Over 20K Angry Fans

10 december 2021 | 21 min

How Jerry Cantrell Honored His Father with Alice in Chains’ Rooster

8 december 2021 | 23 min

How Eddie Van Halen Used a Pawn Shop Keyboard to Create And the Cradle Will Rock

4 december 2021 | 24 min

The Legacy of John Mellencamp – His Top 5 Songs and Impact on America

30 november 2021 | 26 min

The Wild Story Behind Tom Petty’s Don’t Come Around Here No More – 80s Rock Drama Unfolds

29 november 2021 | 20 min

The Story Behind Led Zeppelin’s Black Dog – A 70s Rock Masterpiece

27 november 2021 | 21 min

Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1987 – A Battle of Rock vs. Pop

26 november 2021 | 28 min

Inside Yusuf / Cat Stevens’ Teaser and the Firecat Super Deluxe Edition

25 november 2021 | 17 min

The Darkness on Queen’s Influence and the Story Behind I Believe in a Thing Called Love

24 november 2021 | 19 min

How Chris Cornell Honored Andrew Wood with Say Hello 2 Heaven and Temple of the Dog

22 november 2021 | 23 min

The Story Behind Queensrÿche’s Silent Lucidity – A 90s Metal Masterpiece

20 november 2021 | 25 min

Ted Nugent on Writing Cat Scratch Fever and His Rock & Roll Influences

17 november 2021 | 17 min

Cy Curnin on The Fixx’s One Thing Leads to Another – An 80s Classic That Predicted the Future

16 november 2021 | 12 min

How R.E.M.’s Losing My Religion Became an Unlikely 90s Anthem

15 november 2021 | 25 min

Pete Rivera on the Story Behind Rare Earth’s I Just Want to Celebrate

12 november 2021 | 18 min

Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1966 – One of Music’s Greatest Years

10 november 2021 | 26 min

Jess Harnell on Rock Sugar, Voice Acting, and Reimagining Classic Rock Hits

9 november 2021 | 27 min

How “Weird Al” Yankovic Conquered 80s Radio with an Accordion and Parody Genius

4 november 2021 | 22 min

Jerry Casale on Devo’s Groundbreaking SNL Performance and New Wave Legacy

3 november 2021 | 20 min

Glen Phillips on Toad the Wet Sprocket’s All I Want and Their Unlikely Rise

2 november 2021 | 15 min

How Iron Maiden’s The Trooper Redefined Heavy Metal

1 november 2021 | 20 min

The Story Behind Van Halen’s Diver Down – The 80s Album That Split Opinions

30 oktober 2021 | 28 min

How Steve Miller Used a Cheap Synth to Create Fly Like an Eagle – A 70s Classic

29 oktober 2021 | 19 min

Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1976 – Rock, Disco, and Lasting Legends

28 oktober 2021 | 26 min

How Norah Jones’ Don’t Know Why Became the Best-Selling Album of the Decade

26 oktober 2021 | 27 min

The Iconic Miami Vice Soundtrack – How It Defined 80s TV and Music

21 oktober 2021 | 19 min

Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1981 – Which Hits Still Shine?

20 oktober 2021 | 30 min

Unboxing Steely Dan’s Northeast Corridor Live & Donald Fagen’s The Nightfly Live

19 oktober 2021 | 20 min

Jon Anderson on Yes’s Roundabout – From 70s Prog Classic to Internet Meme

18 oktober 2021 | 17 min

The Story Behind Led Zeppelin’s Kashmir – A 70s Rock Epic That Left Its Mark

15 oktober 2021 | 19 min

How Eddie Vedder’s Alive Launched Pearl Jam and Unraveled a Personal Truth

14 oktober 2021 | 23 min

Toto on the Accidental Magic of Rosanna – Inspired by Rosanna Arquette

11 oktober 2021 | 18 min

How Neil Peart and Rush Defied Commercialization with This 80s Rock Classic

9 oktober 2021 | 21 min

Neil Sedaka on Writing Solitaire – The 70s Hit That Sparked His Comeback

8 oktober 2021 | 16 min

How The Kinks’ You Really Got Me Pioneered Guitar Distortion and Inspired Van Halen

7 oktober 2021 | 20 min

Roger McGuinn & David Crosby on The Byrds’ Turn! Turn! Turn! – A #1 Hit from Ancient Words

6 oktober 2021 | 17 min

Siedah Garrett on Writing Michael Jackson’s Man in the Mirror – An 80s Anthem for Change

5 oktober 2021 | 18 min

Geoff Downes on Asia’s Only Time Will Tell – An 80s Hidden Gem

1 oktober 2021 | 21 min

Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1983 – Which Hits Stand the Test of Time?

30 september 2021 | 24 min

Peter Frampton on Show Me the Way, Talk Box Magic, and the Biggest Live Album of the 70s

28 september 2021 | 19 min

Lamont Dozier & Music Legends on The Four Tops’ Baby I Need Your Loving and Its Lasting Impact

24 september 2021 | 17 min

Revisiting the Top 10 Songs from This Week in 1979 – Which Hits Still Shine Today?

22 september 2021 | 27 min

How The Police Conquered the 80s with Every Breath You Take and Other Classics

21 september 2021 | 21 min

Nick Laird-Clowes on Life in a Northern Town and David Gilmour’s Role in Its Creation

18 september 2021 | 42 min

How AC/DC’s Back in Black and Its Iconic Riff Ignited the 80s

17 september 2021 | 23 min

How Pour Some Sugar on Me and Hysteria Made Def Leppard Rock Legends

15 september 2021 | 20 min

KT Tunstall on the Accidental Breakthrough of Black Horse and the Cherry Tree

9 september 2021 | 26 min

Paul Rodgers on Alright Now and His Legendary Career with Free, Bad Company & The Firm

7 september 2021 | 14 min

Brian Vander Ark on the True Meaning Behind The Verve Pipe’s The Freshmen

2 september 2021 | 40 min

Howard Jones on the Stories Behind His Top 5 Synth-Pop Classics

31 augusti 2021 | 14 min

How The Romantics’ What I Like About You Became a Hit Years After Its Release

30 augusti 2021 | 18 min

The Story Behind Elton John’s Tiny Dancer – A 70s Classic with Infamously Misheard Lyrics

28 augusti 2021 | 22 min

The Story Behind The Beatles’ Hey Jude – A 7-Minute Anthem for Julian Lennon

26 augusti 2021 | 26 min

Lionel Richie’s Incredible Run of #1 Hits – His Top 5 Songs Solo & with the Commodores

24 augusti 2021 | 25 min

How Def Leppard Defied the Odds to Create Hysteria – An 80s Rock Masterpiece

20 augusti 2021 | 23 min

Art Alexakis on Writing Everclear’s Wonderful and Its Deep Personal Meaning

19 augusti 2021 | 13 min

Steve Winwood’s Legendary Career – From Spencer Davis Group to Solo Stardom

17 augusti 2021 | 20 min

The Story Behind The Doors’ Light My Fire – A 60s Classic That Still Burns Bright

16 augusti 2021 | 26 min

How Van Halen Overcame the Sophomore Jinx with Van Halen II

14 augusti 2021 | 25 min

Nu Shooz on Creating I Can’t Wait – The 80s Dance Hit That Took Over the Charts

13 augusti 2021 | 25 min

Burton Cummings on The Guess Who’s These Eyes – A 60s Classic with a Lasting Legacy

11 augusti 2021 | 17 min

3 Haunting 80s Cult Classics – The Cure, The B-52s & The Blue Nile

10 augusti 2021 | 16 min

How The Rolling Stones’ Paint It, Black Marked a Turning Point for the Band

7 augusti 2021 | 22 min

Glass Tiger on Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone) – Their 1986 Smash with Bryan Adams

6 augusti 2021 | 31 min

How The Smiths’ How Soon Is Now? Evolved from a B-Side into an 80s Anthem

5 augusti 2021 | 26 min

Stephen Bishop on the Story Behind On and On – A 70s Yacht Rock Classic

24 juli 2021 | 17 min

Lzzy Hale on Halestorm’s Love Bites (So Do I), Hitting #1, and Winning a Grammy

22 juli 2021 | 18 min

Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music’s Influence on New Wave – His Top 5 Songs

20 juli 2021 | 16 min

Terry “Buzzy” Johnson on The Flamingos’ I Only Have Eyes for You – A Timeless Oldies Classic

16 juli 2021 | 31 min

Stephen Pearcy on RATT’s Round and Round – The 80s Rock Hit That Deserved #1

15 juli 2021 | 20 min

How The Police’s Roxanne Turned a Parisian Night into a Rock Classic

10 juli 2021 | 22 min

Johnny Rivers & Jack Tempchin on Swayin’ to the Music (Slow Dancing) – A 70s Soft Rock Classic

8 juli 2021 | 18 min

The Story Behind Norman Greenbaum’s Spirit in the Sky – The Ultimate 70s One-Hit Wonder

3 juli 2021 | 23 min

How Angus Young & Bon Scott Created Highway to Hell – The Blueprint for AC/DC’s Future

30 juni 2021 | 19 min

Nick Hexum on 311’s Down – The 90s Alternative Anthem That Defined a Generation

26 juni 2021 | 18 min

Brian Wilson on God Only Knows – The Masterpiece of Pet Sounds

24 juni 2021 | 19 min

Cindy Wilson on The B-52s’ Roam – The Hit That Defined the Turn of a Decade

23 juni 2021 | 16 min

Better Than Ezra on Good – The 90s Alternative Anthem That Took Over Rock Radio

21 juni 2021 | 18 min

The Unlikely Inspiration Behind Dire Straits’ Sultans of Swing

16 juni 2021 | 19 min

The Top 5 Rock Songs for Father’s Day – Celebrating the Father-Child Bond

15 juni 2021 | 26 min

Andrew Farriss on Creating INXS’s Kick – The 1987 Album That Defined a Generation

14 juni 2021 | 20 min

Aaron Bruno on AWOLNATION’s Sail – The 2011 Rock Hit That Shattered Records

12 juni 2021 | 19 min

Roger McGuinn & David Crosby on How The Byrds Made Mr. Tambourine Man a #1 Hit

11 juni 2021 | 17 min

Stephan Jenkins on the Inspirational Story Behind Third Eye Blind’s Jumper

9 juni 2021 | 13 min

Journey’s Top 5 Hidden Gems of the 80s – Neal Schon & Jonathan Cain Reflect

4 juni 2021 | 19 min

The Story Behind Whitney Houston’s I Wanna Dance with Somebody – An 80s Pop Smash Even Rockers Love

3 juni 2021 | 18 min

How David Bowie’s Space Oddity Overcame Doubt to Become a Rock Masterpiece

2 juni 2021 | 19 min

Remembering B.J. Thomas – The Story Behind Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head

1 juni 2021 | 9 min

The Top 5 Songs from Sade – The Voice That Seduced the 80s & 90s

1 juni 2021 | 9 min

Dr. Robert on The Blow Monkeys’ Digging Your Scene – An 80s Hidden Gem That Opened Minds

31 maj 2021 | 30 min

5 Forgotten 80s Hidden Gems You Need to Hear – Featuring Prince, Billy Idol & More

28 maj 2021 | 22 min

Annie Lennox’s Top 5 Songs – The Distinct Voice of 80s New Wave & 90s Modern Rock

25 maj 2021 | 15 min

Gary Clark on Mary’s Prayer – The Heartbreaking 80s Hidden Gem by Danny Wilson

20 maj 2021 | 32 min

John Rzeznik on the Story Behind Goo Goo Dolls’ Name – The 90s Hit That Changed Everything

19 maj 2021 | 17 min

How Tom Petty’s I Won’t Back Down Became a Defiant 80s Rock Anthem

14 maj 2021 | 20 min

The 200-Year Evolution of Black Betty – How Ram Jam Turned a Folk Chant into a 70s Rock Classic

12 maj 2021 | 15 min

The Rise of Bon Jovi – Their Top 5 Songs That Defined Rock & Resilience

11 maj 2021 | 18 min

Perry Farrell on the Story Behind Jane’s Addiction’s Jane Says – An Alternative Rock Classic

10 maj 2021 | 20 min

Steve Lukather & Joseph Williams on Toto’s Pamela – Their Last Big 80s Hit

8 maj 2021 | 26 min

Nelson on the Story Behind Their 1990 #1 Hit (Can’t Live Without Your) Love and Affection

6 maj 2021 | 30 min

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5 maj 2021 | 23 min

Mark Kendall on Great White’s 1989 Hit Once Bitten, Twice Shy – A Glam Metal Revival

3 maj 2021 | 21 min

The Story Behind 1987’s Haunting New Wave Power Ballad – Told by Its Singer & Songwriter

1 maj 2021 | 19 min

Unboxing John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band – The Ultimate Collection & the Story Behind the Album

30 april 2021 | 18 min

Steven Tyler & Joe Perry on the Story Behind Aerosmith’s Sweet Emotion – Their 70s Breakout Hit

29 april 2021 | 16 min

Eddie Van Halen & Co. on Hot for Teacher, I’ll Wait, and the Genius of 1984

28 april 2021 | 22 min

Lou Gramm’s Powerful Voice – Celebrating Foreigner’s Underrated Rock Vocalist & His Top 5 Songs

27 april 2021 | 17 min

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24 april 2021 | 26 min

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23 april 2021 | 16 min

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22 april 2021 | 24 min

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16 april 2021 | 22 min

A Tribute to Casey Kasem – The Voice That Defined 70s & 80s Music

13 april 2021 | 10 min

Alan Parsons on The Alan Parsons Project – Its Connection to Dark Side of the Moon

10 april 2021 | 24 min

Patty Smyth on the Story Behind Scandal’s Goodbye to You – A 1982 New Wave Classic

7 april 2021 | 23 min

Elliot Lurie on Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl) – The 1972 #1 Hit That Endures Across Generations

5 april 2021 | 34 min

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3 april 2021 | 23 min

The Lost Art of Greatest Hits Albums – Celebrating Music’s Ultimate Gateways

30 mars 2021 | 14 min

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27 mars 2021 | 24 min

The Top 5 Neil Diamond Songs – Celebrating a Rock & Pop Legend

23 mars 2021 | 14 min

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22 mars 2021 | 25 min

Chris Robinson on The Black Crowes’ She Talks to Angels – The Blues Rock Revival of the 90s

19 mars 2021 | 20 min

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18 mars 2021 | 18 min

Ann Wilson of Heart on Working with Led Zeppelin & Performing Stairway to Heaven

17 mars 2021 | 16 min

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15 mars 2021 | 19 min

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13 mars 2021 | 20 min

Patrick Leonard on Madonna’s Like a Prayer – The 1989 Pop Anthem That Sparked Controversy

12 mars 2021 | 17 min

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9 mars 2021 | 16 min

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8 mars 2021 | 15 min

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6 mars 2021 | 21 min

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5 mars 2021 | 25 min

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1 mars 2021 | 14 min

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26 februari 2021 | 24 min

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22 februari 2021 | 34 min

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20 februari 2021 | 17 min

Exclusive Interview & Tribute to Mary Wilson of The Supremes

16 februari 2021 | 4 min

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13 februari 2021 | 25 min

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11 februari 2021 | 25 min

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10 februari 2021 | 21 min

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8 februari 2021 | 37 min

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3 februari 2021 | 18 min

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2 februari 2021 | 3 min

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14 januari 2021 | 21 min

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13 januari 2021 | 18 min

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