The Cars’ biggest hit was a pop oddity

The Cars’ biggest hit was a pop oddity

“Drive” by The Cars was their biggest hit, with a video that sparked a long marriage for Ric Ocasek and supermodel Paulina Porizkova, but the song touches on unusual questions. Cruise through the history of this classic tune in the new episode of the Behind The Song podcast. Watch the video episode and subscribe to the Behind The Song Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/2DBF4wJ

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Janda and Christian talk Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2025!

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Janda and Christian talk notable guitar solos! (Part 3)

Janda and Christian talk notable guitar solos! (Part 3)

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As Long As It Was Deep: Unpacking “Just What I Needed” by The Cars

As Long As It Was Deep: Unpacking “Just What I Needed” by The Cars

In this episode of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda dives into “Just What I Needed,” the first hit single released from The Cars’ self-titled debut. A song that proves even the catchiest little tun...

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The Kinks! A conversation with the cast of the Sunny Afternoon musical

The Kinks! A conversation with the cast of the Sunny Afternoon musical

In the new bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda chats with the lead actors in the cast of Sunny Afternoon, based on the music of The Kinks. This jukebox musical first was seen on London...

16 Apr 202519min

Janda and Christian talk about notable guitar solos! (Part 2)

Janda and Christian talk about notable guitar solos! (Part 2)

In the new bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda and producer Christian Lane continue the discussion about notable guitar solos in classic rock! Listen in on this chat about two very dif...

9 Apr 202518min

The curious tale of Tom Petty's "Don't Come Around Here No More"

The curious tale of Tom Petty's "Don't Come Around Here No More"

In this episode of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda explores the fascinating backstory behind Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers’ hit "Don't Come Around Here No More." Discover how a late-night argument ...

3 Apr 202511min

Janda and Christian talk guitar solos! (Part 1)

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In the new bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda and producer Christian Lane talk about notable guitar solos in classic rock. Listen in on this conversation about why some of the tasties...

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Get Joe Cocker in the Rock Hall: Janda chats with Cocker alumni Deric Dyer

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