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 Sep 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 Aug 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 Aug 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 Aug 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 Jul 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 Jul 202116min
Behind The Song: Elton John "Philadelphia Freedom"
In this episode of Behind The Song, Janda takes a closer look at the lyrics and surprising history of "Philadelphia Freedom" by Elton John and Bernie Taupin. Written in 1975 as a tribute to John's fri...
23 Jun 202117min
Behind The Song: Bob Seidemann, the artist and his "Blind Faith" (Bonus Episode)
In episode 69 of Behind The Song, Janda examined the history and lyrics of "Can't Find My Way Home" by Blind Faith, the short-lived supergroup comprised of Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, a...
16 Jun 20218min
