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About A Girl

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Frequency: 1 episode/27d. Total Eps: 60

About A Girl is a scripted narrative anthology series about women whose stories have long been eclipsed by the legends of their famous partners. Bowie, Elvis, 2Pac, Prince, Miles, Biggie. Each of these icons created some of the most celebrated and enduring music of the modern age. But there's more to their stories than you know. About A Girl brings focus to the many women without whom the landscape of popular music might be very different.

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🇨🇦 Canada - music
28/12/2025
#90
🇨🇦 Canada - music
26/12/2025
#80
🇨🇦 Canada - music
17/07/2025
#78
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15/07/2025
#78
🇨🇦 Canada - music
14/07/2025
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🇨🇦 Canada - music
25/10/2024
#80
🇨🇦 Canada - music
18/09/2024
#94

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ENCORE - Anita Pallenberg & Keith Richards

Season 3 · Episode 2

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 • Duration 46:44

A heat-seeking young beauty rockets through Europe, ricocheting off Fellini, Warhol, & Nico, before landing with Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones. But she falls for Keith Richards, and together they extricate her from Brian. Anita Pallenberg is with the Stones as they grow into world's premiere rock and roll band; she sings with them in the studio, makes films with Jane Fonda and Mick Jagger, her powerful aura a guiding force, but when things start to go bad, she discovers that a woman will only be allowed that position of power for so long. This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners, including suicide and death of a child. If you're thinking about suicide, or are worried about a friend or loved one, call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. For behind the scenes info and news on this episode, follow: Instagram:@DoubleElvis @Aboutagirlpod @Nikkilynette Twitter: @DoubleElvisFm @Nikkilynette Pinterest: @doubleelvisfm Facebook: Double Elvis Productions About A Girl is a scripted narrative anthology series about women whose stories have long been eclipsed by the legends of their famous partners. Bowie, Elvis, 2Pac, Prince, Miles, Biggie. Each of these icons created some of the most celebrated and enduring music of the modern age. But there's more to their stories than you know. About A Girl brings focus to the many women without whom the landscape of popular music might be very different. For more shows like About A Girl, check out www.doubleelvis.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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ENCORE - Valerie Bertinelli & Eddie Van Halen

Season 3 · Episode 5

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 • Duration 38:22

America’s girl next door meets the leader of America’s wildest rock band. As Valerie Bertinelli struggles with her career as an actress, Eddie Van Halen and his band skyrocket to success, and he faces his own challenges by leaning into his drinking. Valerie moves to help him, but when the lifestyles they lead and the demands of work cause a rift, she finds she has her own demons to face. Sources: Enough Already: Learning to Love the Way I Am Today, by Valerie Bertinelli Losing It: And Gaining My Life Back, One Pound at a Time, by Valerie Bertinelli 1982 PM Magazine interview 2001 Entertainment Tonight interview Valerie Bertinelli Talks Tragic Death of Brother at 17 Months Old (People Magazine) For behind the scenes info and news on this episode, follow: Instagram:@DoubleElvis @Aboutagirlpod @Nikkilynette Twitter: @DoubleElvisFm @Nikkilynette Pinterest: @doubleelvisfm Facebook: Double Elvis Productions About A Girl is a scripted narrative anthology series about women whose stories have long been eclipsed by the legends of their famous partners. Bowie, Elvis, 2Pac, Prince, Miles, Biggie. Each of these icons created some of the most celebrated and enduring music of the modern age. But there's more to their stories than you know. About A Girl brings focus to the many women without whom the landscape of popular music might be very different. For more shows like About A Girl, check out www.doubleelvis.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Presenting DISGRACELAND - George Harrison: Surviving the Beatles, the London Drug Squad, and a Home Invasion

Season 9 · Episode 104

Thursday, May 16, 2024 • Duration 40:58

We've paired this Disgraceland episode on George Harrison with About A Girl's episode on Patti Boyd. To learn more about Disgraceland, visit disgracelandpod.com. George Harrison famously survived the dissolution of the Beatles, a bust by London’s drug squad, a potentially bloody visit from the Hell’s Angels, and a few rounds with cancer. But on the final day of the 20th century, his strength and faith were put to the ultimate test. A crazed fan, convinced that the Beatles were evil and George was a sorcerer who had possessed him, broke into George’s Friar Park estate in the dead of night with one goal: to murder George Harrison. To listen to Disgraceland ad free and get access to a monthly exclusive episode, weekly bonus content and more, become a Disgraceland All Access member at disgracelandpod.com/membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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ENCORE - Pattie Boyd, George Harrison, & Eric Clapton

Season 5 · Episode 1

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 • Duration 43:54

Pattie Boyd is one of the best known rock star partners, having married both Beatle George Harrison and then Harrison’s close friend Eric Clapton. She famously inspired the Beatles’ “Something” and Clapton’s “Layla.”. But less publicized is the infidelity and turmoil that infected both marriages. Find out how she responded and finally emerged from it all. Sources: Wonderful Tonight by Pattie Boyd George Harrison: Behind the Locked Door by Graeme Thompson Clapton: The Autobiography by Eric Clapton BeatlesBible.com Timeline Miss O’Dell: My Hard Days and Long Nights with The Beatles, The Stones, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, and the Women They Loved by Chris O’Dell Jennifer Juniper by Jenny Boyd This episode originally aired on October 27, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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ENCORE - Marjorie Guthrie: Woody Guthrie, Martha Graham, Loss and True Love

Season 4 · Episode 3

Friday, January 12, 2024 • Duration 40:39

Marjorie was the right hand of dance icon Martha Graham when she met Woody Guthrie. She took loving care of both as they each moved toward self-destruction, and especially of Woody, even after their divorce, while he succumbed to Huntington’s Disease. Sources: Woody Guthrie: A Life by Joe Klein MarjorieGuthrie.com https://www.nytimes.com/1983/03/14/obituaries/marjorie-guthrie-singer-s-widow-65.html The Shalvi/Hyman Encyclopedia of Jewish Women Jewish Standard / Times of Israel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Suze Rotolo and Bob Dylan

Season 5 · Episode 3

Friday, December 22, 2023 • Duration 43:42

The mysterious woman on the cover of the breakthrough album ‘The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan’ was a major influence on the legendary musician’s development, just as he was becoming “Bob Dylan.” He assimilated her art, influences, and politics into his persona and his songs, so many of which were written about or for her. They were intensely in love at a very young age in a time of social upheaval, all in the cauldron of Greenwich Village, and it forged and tested them both in myriad ways. SOURCES: ‘A Freewheelin’ Time’ by Suze Rotolo ‘Chronicles Vol. 1’ by Bob Dylan ‘Down The Highway: The Life of Bob Dylan’ by Howard Sounes ‘Bob Dylan’ by Anthony Scaduto ‘Dylan: The Biography’ by Dennis McDougal ‘Alias Bob Dylan’ by Stephen Scobie ‘No Direction Home: The Life and Music of Bob Dylan’ by Robert Shelton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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ENCORE = Deborah Santana & Sly Stone & Carlos Santana

Season 2 · Episode 4

Friday, December 15, 2023 • Duration 38:39

The daughter of a blues pioneer falls in love with two brilliant musicians. Sly Stone takes her out of her quiet life, but almost drags her into the dark world of his own demons. Then she meets Carlos Santana, a long partnership built on a mutual search for transcendence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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ENCORE: Linda Keith & Jimi Hendrix

Season 3 · Episode 11

Friday, December 8, 2023 • Duration 43:08

Linda Keith was so determined to make Jimi Hendrix a star that she dumped Keith Richards. She got Hendrix a manager and a record deal, but then felt compelled to let him go, even if he was never able to really let go of her. Sources: 'How I helped to make Jimi Hendrix a rock'n'roll star' Jimi Hendrix: Electric Gypsy by Harry Shapiro For behind the scenes info and news on this episode, follow: Instagram:@DoubleElvis @Aboutagirlpod @Nikkilynette Twitter: @DoubleElvisFm @Nikkilynette Pinterest: @doubleelvisfm Facebook: Double Elvis Productions About A Girl is a scripted narrative anthology series about women whose stories have long been eclipsed by the legends of their famous partners. Bowie, Elvis, 2Pac, Prince, Miles, Biggie. Each of these icons created some of the most celebrated and enduring music of the modern age. But there's more to their stories than you know. About A Girl brings focus to the many women without whom the landscape of popular music might be very different. For more shows like About A Girl, check out www.doubleelvis.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jackie DeShannon, Jimmy Page, & Elvis Presley

Season 5 · Episode 2

Friday, December 1, 2023 • Duration 43:48

One of the most significant songwriters since the late 1950s, Jackie DeShannon was responsible for writing dozens of hit songs, but struggled to make her own mark as a performer. Her early singles attracted the attention of the Beatles, who brought her on their first North American tour, but it would be a few years before she broke through with a pair of epic songs and a brilliant album. Meanwhile she crossed paths with significant musical icons Sources: Singer-Songwriter Jackie DeShannon Remembers the Late-1950s L.A. Music Scene Interview with Jackie De Shannon | Elvis Articles Jackie DeShannon talks about the early years Faithfull by Marianne Faithfull Speaking Freely: Jackie DeShannon Jackie DeShannon joins Chris Carter for Breakfast With The Beatles 30th Anniversary! Jackie DeShannon Interview 1973 Jackie DeShannon Interview (2012) Getting Stoned Cold Soul with Jackie DeShannon During Her Capitol Records Days | PopMatters Singer-Songwriter Jackie DeShannon Remembers the Late-1950s L.A. Music Scene #117 - Jackie DeShannon - When You Walk Into the Room - Icon Fetch Jimmy Page: The Trouser Press Interview - TeachRock Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page Recalls One Of The Career-Changing Days Ever Jackie DeShannon | Fresh Air Archive: Interviews with Terry Gross Mary Ann's singing on Gilligan's Island has a strong tie to Led Zeppelin Jackie DeShannon - New Arrangement Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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ENCORE: Marianne Faithfull & Mick Jagger

Season 2 · Episode 2

Friday, November 17, 2023 • Duration 37:05

A beautiful English girl drifts into pop stardom and the inner circle of the Rolling Stones in 1960s London. As the girlfriend of Stones frontman Mick Jagger, the glare of public attention and personal misadventures take their toll on her mental health. She withdraws from her life, descending into addiction and hitting bottom before returning with a new voice (figuratively and literally) and an artistic triumph. Sources for this episode can be found on our website. This episode contains references to addiction and suicide and may be disturbing to some listeners. For more info on About a Girl and other great shows, visit the Double Elvis website and follow Double Elvis on Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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