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ThePerfectSongFor ... podcast about the perfect song

Season 1 · Episode 1

Friday, March 15, 2024 • Duration 36:48

This is the first episode of our podcast where we, journalists, music writers and friends, discuss songs that come to mind when you think of a idea or situation. This time the situation is the ideal songs for a podcast about the perfect song!

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The Perfect Song For ... recovering from an operation

Season 1 · Episode 2

Sunday, March 24, 2024 • Duration 41:29

Fred de Vries and Tim Cohen discuss the perfect post-operation musical remidy. You get out of hospital, you get home, what song do you put on? Are you feeling the need for up-liftment and healing, or are you, like Fred, still dreaming about the nurse. Find out in our podcast; full versions of the songs in Spotify and Apple playlists; email us your suggestions and alternatives at perfectsongfor@gmail.com

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ThePerfectSongFor ... writing a movie script

Season 1 · Episode 12

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 • Duration 01:12:39

Some of the greatest songs tell stories - very concisely! The narrative song writing style goes back generations, but what is the perfect song for a movie script. Hosts Fred de Vries and Tim Cohen are joined by rock writer, journalist and poet Danie Maris to find the perfect song to inspire a movie script. The finalists are ... The Best Ever Death Metal Band in Denton - The Mountain Goats; Amilia - Joni Mitchell, Black Jack David - Warren Smith; Lola - The Kinks; Pirate Jenny - Nina Simone, Nebraska - Bruce Springsteen; Subterranean Homesick Blues - Bob Dylan and Down in the Tube Station at Midnight - The Jam. Leave us messages at perfectsongfor@gmail.com, @theperfectsongfor_ #theperfectsongfor; donations at patreon.com/ThePerfectSongFor. See Danie's new poetry collection at https://www.nb.co.za/en/view-book/?id=9780624095002

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ThePerfectSongFor .. a historical event

Season 1 · Episode 13

Friday, July 12, 2024 • Duration 47:36

History, it doesn't repeat itself by it rhymes - and sings (occasionally!) History is not a huge part of popular music, but every now and the, a historical event is celebrated in a song. But which song perfectly memorialises a historical event? We consider some of the options here. The contenders are The New York Mining Disaster - Bee Gees; The Night they Drove Old Dixie Down - The Band; BAP - Kristallnacht; X - 4th of July, Die Briels - Die Graf in die Myn and Red Army Blues - The Waterboys. Contact us on perfectsongfor@gmail.com #theperfectsongfor @theperfectsongfor, and if you are feeling generous www.patreon.com/ThePerfectSongFor

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ThePerfectSongFor .. a sad breakup

Season 1 · Episode 14

Monday, August 12, 2024 • Duration 51:10

Breakup songs are a staple of popular music for the very obvious reason that they are so emotional and formative in our lives. They are an intersection point between people of all nations, ages and income levels, so their popularity is absolutely understandable. But which, of the huge number of breakup songs, out there is the perfect song to wallow in your grief while you recover from the trauma of a break up? Here are nine possibilities presented by journalists Tim Cohen and Fred de Vries, joined this time by former band member and journalist Lloyd Coutts: Moments - The Kinks; Eucalyptus - The National; Songbird - Eva Cassidy; Everybody Hurts - R.E.M.; M(one More Week) - The Ponies; Where Are You Tonight - Cowboy Junkies; Love Will Tear Us Apart - Joy Division; Most of the Time - Bob Dylan. Agree (or disagree!) with our choices, we are contactable at perfectsongfor@google.com. The full versions of the songs are available on Spotify and if you are feeling generous we have a Patreon account (links below). Full songs on Spotify · Patreon for donations

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The Perfect Song For .. kissing

Season 1 · Episode 15

Sunday, August 18, 2024 • Duration 43:23

Kissing. It's just the best. So intimate, and full of promise. If relationships promise a long, delightful and fruitful conversation, kissing would be the part where you are introduced. And yes kissing is also dangerous, it can be illicit, and it can be completely nonchalant and innocent. Even casual, and at its worst, false.

Perhaps because of its intimate status, kissing is a very varied subject in song. It can be a hint of something more, even a kind of metaphor for the relationship itself. But kissing could also stand for betrayal, as portrayed by the infamous Judas.

The tricky question for lovers is what song do you put on if you want to indulge if some heavy-weight couch rugby. A song about kissing could be a good thermometer for trying to assess if your partner wants to go a step further. And if you do want that, it better be a good song!

So what are the best songs referencing kissing, or songs about kissing, or songs involving kissing. Journalists and writers Fred de Vries and Tim Cohen have a wide sampling here. The collection helps illustrate why there is such a small distance between “kiss me” and “kiss off”.
Commentary and feedback ... and air kisses, to perfectsongfor@gmail.com The full versions of the songs here

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ThePerfectSongFor .. writing poetry

Season 1 · Episode 16

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 • Duration 01:02:27

What do you listen to if you are looking for inspiration to write a poem? What song or what kind of song gets you into the mood, or helps you appreciate the process of writing poetry? In this podcast we have some suggestions, and also the perfect person to teach us about writing poetry, renowned poet and author Finuala Dowling, who has spent much of her life teaching poetry. Her five collections of poetry include Pretend you Don’t Know Me, a new and selected volume that brings together many of her most popular poems. She is joined by journalists and regulars Fred de Vries and Tim Cohen who try to pretend they too know something about the topic. The songs we chose are Nina Simone - My Father ; Nick Cave - Frogs ; Bob Dylan - Series of Dreams ; The Stooges - Search and Destroy ; Cat Power - Maybe Not ; Tom Waits - Come on up to the House ; Theuns Jordaan - Beautiful in Beaufort Wes ; Patti Smith - Ain't it strange ; and Gil-Scot Heron - The revolution won’t be televised. Agree or disagree with our choices, please contact us on perfectsongfor@gmail.com. More on Finuala is available https://finualadowling.com/. Full songs on Spotify

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ThePerfectSongFor .. seduction

Season 1 · Episode 17

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 • Duration 54:12

By reputation, there is an art to seduction. It's an intricate and delicate web spun by the protagonist, who needs all the tricks of the trade available. In its best form, you are never quite sure who is doing the seducing and who is getting seduced. Whatever the case, you are going to need the perfect song. Journalists and writers Fred de Vries and Tim Cohen are joined by entrepreneur and musician Gary Rathbone to discuss the finer details of songs of seduction, and the perfect song for couch ballet. Our choices are: Wicked Game - Chris Isaak; Lover’s Rock - The Clash; Je T’aime moi non plus: Serge Gainsbourg/JaneBirkin; Wild is the Wind - David Bowie, Diamonds, FurCoat, Champagne - Suicide; Dirty Diesel - Paul Westerherg; Body Language - Isaac Hayes; Nights in White Satin - The Moody Blues and Your Love Is King - Sade. And the timing is great for Gary, who has just brought out a new album, Where We End Is Where We Begin, available here https://orcd.co/mr-opportunity He is also launching the album at The Radium Beer Hall, on Saturday, September 14th 2024. For alternative song suggestions, ideas, pod proposals email us here perfectsongfor@gmail.com The full tracks are available here · Follow us on X · And Insta

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The Perfect Song For ... impressing a sceptical companion on a road trip

Season 1 · Episode 3

Friday, March 29, 2024 • Duration 37:37

You are on a road trip with a friend. There is some competition about what everyone should listen to, with some slight, passive-aggressive overtones. You need to play something that will impress your friend/s and settle the argument, but what song would that be? Here are six songs to choose from and our favourite. Email us at perfectsongfor@gmail.com if you agree, disagree or have your own suggestions. The full songs are on Spotify and Apple Music playlists.

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The Perfect Song For ... bracing yourself for a tough situation

Season 1 · Episode 4

Saturday, April 6, 2024 • Duration 40:40

Its unpleasant, but there is no way out - you've gotta do it. But you need a song which will pump you up, make you feel good, motivate you, and push you over the hump. But what is the perfect song for facing up to a difficult situation? Listen up. Hosts Fred de Vries and Tim Cohen are joined by author Jo-anne Richards. As usual, full songs on Spotify and Apple music; email us on perfectsongfor@gmail.com, X is @PerfectSongFor_

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