The Story Behind Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up" Becoming an Internet Phenomenon
Rick Astley burst onto the pop scene 1987 seemingly out of nowhere when his debut single, the feel-good, earnest dance anthem “Never Gonna Give You Up,” grabbed the No. 1 spot in 25 countries, includi...
18 Huhti 20221h 6min
The Story Behind "Home" and "Truth," Edward Sharpe's Companion Songs of Darkness and Light
Alex Ebert is lead singer, songwriter and resident shaman of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, the hippie-inspired outfit that broke out in 2009 with a fresh sound that was difficult to pin down. ...
21 Maalis 20221h 20min
The Story Behind Manchester Orchestra's Unexpected Global Smash "The Silence"
Manchester Orchestra is one of Indie music’s darlings, and deservedly so. The band is fearless in how it has evolved over the years, moving from the in-your-face guitar thrashes of 2014’s Cope to the ...
7 Maalis 202251min
The Story Behind Judy Collins' Classic Version of Sondheim's "Send in the Clowns"
Judy Collins is a music icon, plain and simple. Collins' storied career, first inspired by folk legends Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, is now in its seventh decade and touches much of American music r...
21 Helmi 202243min
The Story Behind X's "Los Angeles," a Thrashing Punk Critique About Intolerance
Punk rock in the mid-to-late '70s and early '80s meant different things to different people, depending on which city you were in. For Los Angeles, it was the band X that helped define the sound from t...
18 Tammi 20221h
The Story Behind Crowded House's Anthemic "Don't Dream It's Over"
Crowded House’s "Don't Dream It's Over" is one of the most memorable tunes of the '80s, and the band's Neil Finn explores that lasting legacy on the latest edition of The Story Behind the Song. Crowde...
20 Joulu 202158min
The Story Behind Blondie’s Iconic “Rapture”
Blondie are, without question, one of the most successful, iconic, and influential bands in rock and roll history. Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 15 years ago, the Debbie Harry-fronted gro...
15 Marras 202145min
The Story Behind Tears for Fears' Unexpected Hit "Mad World"
Tears for Fears ruled the pop charts for much of the 1980s with their unique mix of instantly catchy synth sounds, irresistible hooks, and confessional lyrics. Like everybody in music, the duo of sing...
18 Loka 20211h 5min
