The Story Behind The Song

In this special encore episode of Roland Orsable from Tear for Fears tells the story behind his unexpected breakout hit Mad World from the duo's 1983 debut album, The Hurting.In this special encore ep...

3 Sep 20241h 4min

Get ready for another incredible season of the The Story Behind the Song starting September 9th. We’re continuing with our weekly format featuring a mix of brand-new episodes and classic favorites fro...

30 Aug 20241min

For the finale of The Story Behind the Song Season 2, The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers reflects on one of the band's earliest songs -- "All These Things That I've Done." Listen to Flowers' insight...

20 Maj 202437min

Def Leppard's Joe Elliott goes deep into their hit "Pour Some Sugar on Me" on this episode of The Story Behind the Song. In this special encore episode, Elliott reflects on the group's success, the me...

13 Maj 20241h

To say singer-songwriter Jewel has come a long way since her days performing in an Alaskan bar would be an incredible understatement. With hits like "Who Will Save Your Soul" and "Hands," Jewel is an ...

6 Maj 202454min

Billy Idol emerged from the London punk scene in the '70s as frontman for Generation X. Venturing out on his own in the '80s, he became a global rockstar thanks to MTV and his edgy persona – all bleac...

29 Apr 202443min

Heart, undeniably, is a rock institution; they are an absolute powerhouse of guitars, drums, bass, and unmistakable vocals. Led by sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson, few acts have left such a mark on the r...

22 Apr 202453min

On this epsiode of The Story Behind the Song podcast, Lindsey Buckingham breaks down the Fleetwood Mac classic "Tusk." He dives into the song's inspiration, meaning, production, and impact.Make sure t...

15 Apr 202447min