S2E21: Michael's Lasting Imprint - Lorraine Fields
In this episode Lorraine revels how she met young Michael long ago, how he always wanted to learn more about dance and tap (having been a fan of the great Fred Astaire), how he picked her to dance nex...
31 Aug 20239min
S2E20: Pushing the Envelope - Matt Forger
In this segment Matt describes more about his quest to discover the secrets of great songs, how he soaked in all the information he could while in the room with Quincy, Rod, Bruce and Michael, and how...
24 Aug 20239min
S2E19: A Historical Career - The Waters Family
In this segment The Waters Family tells us about growing up together in South Central Los Angeles, their musical education, how their natural voices make up a complete choir, first gigs with Phil Spec...
17 Aug 202312min
S2E18: The LA Music Scene - Paul Jackson Jr.
In this segment Paul tells us about his early years growing up in LA, his time at USC, playing with George Duke and the LA Club scene that supported young and upcoming musicians.Advertising Inquiries:...
10 Aug 20239min
S2E17: What Makes a Song Great? - Matt Forger
In this segment Matt tells us why some songs have emotional ingredients that make them more special than others and how Michael and Quincy tapped into this pathway when making Thriller. Matt’s profoun...
3 Aug 202314min
S2E16: Thriller Union Contracts - Greg Phillinganes
In this episode, while reviewing the original Union Contracts, we discuss how "Billie Jean” was recorded with the late great Ndugu on drums, Louis Johnson on bass, Greg Phillinganes on keys and the li...
27 Jul 202312min
S2E14: Meeting Quincy & Michael - Steve Porcaro
In this segment Steve talks about his early projects working with Quincy Jones, programming for David Foster, working on Michael's Off the Wall solo album. his contributions on "Human Nature" and othe...
13 Jul 20236min
