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The Story Behind The Song

Consequence Podcast Network

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Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/19d. Total Eps: 83

The Story Behind the Song finds host Peter Csathy digging into some of the most iconic songs of all time with the artists who made them. Others may scratch the surface, but we go deeper than anyone into the musician’s fascinating creative journey of how their most lasting songs came to be – and the moment that sparked their inspiration.

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🇺🇸 USA - musicHistory
20/08/2026
#45
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19/08/2026
#56
🇨🇦 Canada - musicHistory
18/08/2026
#89
🇺🇸 USA - musicHistory
18/08/2026
#36
🇨🇦 Canada - musicHistory
17/08/2026
#59
🇺🇸 USA - musicHistory
17/08/2026
#35
🇺🇸 USA - musicHistory
16/08/2026
#27
🇺🇸 USA - musicHistory
15/08/2026
#20
🇨🇦 Canada - musicHistory
14/08/2026
#96
🇺🇸 USA - musicHistory
14/08/2026
#19

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-story-behind-the-song/id1576745973?at=1001l36gv&itscg=30200&itsct=podcast_box&ls=1
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https://twitter.com/pcsathy?lang=en
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The Story Behind The Song Is Back for Season 3!

Season 3

Friday, August 30, 2024 • Duration 01:46

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 from the The Story Behind the Song vault.

Hear from legendary artists like The Cranberries, Ian Cook of CHVRCHES, Incubus, TKTK, The Church, Graham Nash, DEVO, and more as they share the stories behind their iconic hits. Tune in every week for new episodes.

Fans of The The Story Behind the Song can also check out our new merch for Season 2! Available now at the Consequence Shop, we have a killer new poster (framed and unframed) and a jigsaw puzzle (1,000 piece or 252 piece) featuring an original illustration referencing all the songs and artists from the first three years of the podcast. Grab yours now.

Don’t miss out! Subscribe to The Story Behind the Song wherever you listen to podcasts, rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network and host Peter Csathy on X/Twitter (@pcsathy and @DeepCutsMedia) for the latest news and updates.

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Don McLean - "American Pie": The Story Behind the Nostalgic Classic

Season 1 · Episode 35

Monday, December 18, 2023 • Duration 43:26

Don McLean earned the title of America's Troubadour with his iconic 1971 hit song "American Pie." This eight-and-a-half-minute folk rock track is considered a cultural touchstone in the annals of Americana, tracking the loss of innocence of the early rock and roll generation through oft-debated reference-rich lyrics about "the day the music died."

On this episode of The Story Behind the Song, McLean joins host Peter Csathy to talk about how it took 10 years to write "American Pie," the song's legacy, and more. Then make sure to like, review, and subscribe to TSBTS wherever you get podcasts for updates on all our new episodes.

Also, check out Don McLean's holiday album Christmas Memories (Remixed and Remastered) here.

This month, we’re on a mission to spread the word about The Story Behind the Song. If you love our show as much as we like bringing it to you, we need you to hop over to Apple Podcasts, hit the follow button, and leave us a review. Not only is it a quick and easy way to show your support, but it’ll also give you the chance to win some exclusive Consequence merch. Then, head to this link and submit your info along with a screenshot of your review. We’ll be shouting out our winners in December, so make sure to follow and review soon. Thank you for all your support and for helping The Story Behind the Song grow!

You can keep an eye on the for updates on all our series, and follow host Peter Csathy on X/Twitter and .

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The Story Behind The Cure's "Boys Don't Cry" with Lol Tolhurst

Season 1 · Episode 34

Monday, November 20, 2023 • Duration 56:45

The Cure's "Boys Don't Cry" is a classic post-punk song about a lost love and the protagonist's inability to move on. An English rock band formed in 1978 in Crawley, West Sussex, by Robert Smith, Michael Dempsey and then drummer Lol Tolhurst. While Robert Smith has remained the only constant member, Tolhurst and Smith met as children before later founding the band together.

On this episode of The Story Behind the Song, Tolhurst joins host Peter Csathy about his time in the group, writing "Boys Don't Cry,” his new book, Goth, a History, and his new album, “Los Angeles”, recorded with Budgie of Suzie and the Banshees, and producer, multi-instrumentalist, Garrett Jackknife Lee.

Check out the new album here and learn more about Lol Tolhurst here.

This month, we’re on a mission to spread the word about The Story Behind the Song. If you love our show as much as we like bringing it to you, we need you to hop over to Apple Podcasts, hit the follow button, and leave us a review. Not only is it a quick and easy way to show your support, but it’ll also give you the chance to win some exclusive Consequence merch. Then, head to this link and submit your info along with a screenshot of your review. We’ll be shouting out our winners in December, so make sure to follow and review soon. Thank you for all your support and for helping The Story Behind the Song grow!

Listen to the full conversation with Lol Tolhurst and more in this episode. Then, make sure to to wherever you get podcasts for updates on all our new episodes.

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The Story Behind The Shins' Timeless Indie Gems "New Slang" and "Phantom Limb"

Season 1 · Episode 33

Monday, October 16, 2023 • Duration 43:29

One of the most renowned American indie rock bands, The Shins have carved a lasting legacy with their distinctive blend of folk, pop, and indie rock. Formed in 1996 by frontman James Mercer, a chance inclusion of “New Slang” in the indie movie classic Garden State helped to take their indie buzz mainstream just as their breakout sophomore album, Chutes Too Narrow, propelled them to indie stardom.

On this episode of The Story Behind the Song, Peter Csathy speaks with The Shins’ James Mercer just after the passing of former The Shins’ bassist Neal Langford to discuss how Neal helped push him to perform, the conception of “New Slang” and also the more recent “Phantom Limb.”

Listen to the full conversation with The Shins James Mercer and more in this episode. Then, make sure to like, review, and subscribe to TSBTS wherever you get podcasts for updates on all our new episodes.

You can keep an eye on the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our series, and follow host Peter Csathy on X/Twitter @pcsathy and Deep Cuts Media.

Support The Story Behind the Song by checking out StubHub: https://stubhub.prf.hn/l/mVRZyZV

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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