The story behind Rod Stewart's "Maggie May"
“Maggie May” by Rod Stewart catapulted his solo career when it was released in 1971, and it's based on a real life event that happened to the rock star. Find out more about this timeless tune in this ...
6 Loka 202113min
Behind The Song: Scorpions "Wind Of Change"
“Wind Of Change” by Scorpions has the rare distinction of being a history lesson within a huge rock ballad, released after the Berlin Wall came crashing down in 1989 in the band’s native Germany. In t...
22 Syys 202118min
Behind The Song: Neil Young "Heart Of Gold"
“Heart Of Gold” by Neil Young is his only #1 hit, a song that was recorded in just two takes with an assembly of artists in Nashville including James Taylor and Linda Rondstadt on backing vocals. It i...
8 Syys 202118min
Behind The Song: Bad Company "Silver, Blue and Gold"
“Silver, Blue and Gold” by Bad Company is a fan favorite from the supergroup, but it was never released as a single. Written by Paul Rodgers for the Run With The Pack album in 1976, it offers a unique...
25 Elo 202112min
Behind The Song: Don Henley "The Boys Of Summer"
“The Boys Of Summer” by Don Henley is one of the quintessential end of summer songs, and it has a surprising history. With music written by Mike Campbell and intended for Tom Petty to sing, it ended u...
11 Elo 202115min
Behind The Song: Boston's Tom Scholz and his Rockman (Bonus Episode)
In episode 72 of Behind The Song, Janda unpacked the history of “Foreplay/Longtime” by Boston, and the incredible story of how Boston founder Tom Scholz persevered against all odds to create the sound...
6 Elo 20216min
Behind The Song: Boston "Foreplay/Longtime"
In 1976, Tom Scholz engineered one of the greatest capers in music history when he devised a plan to record Boston’s debut album his own way, contrary to how the record label executives thought it sho...
28 Heinä 202119min
Behind The Song: Guns N' Roses "Sweet Child O' Mine"
In episode 71 of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda dives into the history and lyrics of "Sweet Child O' Mine" by the band once called the most dangerous in rock, Guns 'N Roses. The song, written by A...
14 Heinä 202116min
