THE STORY SONG PODCAST is the music review, comedy, pop culture podcast that provides commentary, analysis, and the history of narrative songs from all genres and all eras—from obscure one-hit wonders to well-known classics, and some of the biggest hits of all time. Join your hosts as they discuss details only hinted at in the lyrics and speculate about every aspect of each song. We tell the story of the songs that tell a story.
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Open the door and come in. We’re so glad to see you for another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! We want you to be happy, so join your hosts for their review of the 1991 #1 hit single, “You’re in Love” by musical offspring trio, Wilson Phillips. It just sets us free to discuss career-defining all-inclusive vacations, nepo-baby supergroup charity singles, and musical basketball. So, hey, Santa — hold on and don’t be impulsive. You won’t see us cry if you keep the dream alive and listen to this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. That’s the way it should be.
“You're in Love” by Wilson Phillips (from the album Wilson Phillips) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
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Wonder by Natalie Merchant
Season 6 · Episode 136
Monday, September 2, 2024 • Duration 01:16:37
You better believe what you’re seeing! It’s another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts on a house call as they review 1995’s “Wonder” by Natalie Merchant. We’ll challenge your balance as we discuss NPR names, how to become a cult leader, and 9,999 maniacs plus a Merchant. So follow your destiny, and have some patience because as far as we see, we can offer no explanation for you to not listen to this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. You’ll make your way.
“Wonder” by Natalie Merchant (from the album Tigerlily) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
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SSP Presents: Jukebox Musical! — Barenaked Ladies
Monday, April 29, 2024 • Duration 01:27:39
BONUS EPISODE: Places, please! It’s time to take your seats for THE STORY SONG PODCAST presents: Jukebox Musical! In this premiere episode, your hosts are joined by special guest, Michele Laikowski to devise a musical based on the most popular songs of Canadian alternative rock band Barenaked Ladies. You’ve heard us tell the story of the songs that tell a story. Now hear us tell a story WITH the songs.
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“Brian Wilson,” “If I Had $1000000,” and “What a Good Boy” by Barenaked Ladies (from the album Gordon) are available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
“The Old Apartment” by Barenaked Ladies (from the album Born on a Pirate Ship) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
“One Week” and “It’s All Been Done” by Barenaked Ladies (from the album Stunt) are available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
“Pinch Me” by Barenaked Ladies (from the album Maroon) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
“Odds Are” by Barenaked Ladies (from the album Grinning Streak) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
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Again by Janet Jackson
Episode 60
Monday, April 19, 2021 • Duration 01:18:14
So, here we are alone again, listener. It’s not too late in the game — come closer to happiness with this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts for their review of the 1993 #1 hit ballad, “Again” by pop superstar, Janet Jackson. This week we visit “Again” for the first time, interfere with our friends’ love lives, and audition for the part of Yoda. Let the memories come back to you in your mind, and fall in love with “Again” again on the 60th episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Again.
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“Again” by Janet Jackson (from the album Janet.) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
This episode’s featured promo is from the CHORAL FIXATION podcast. Follow them on Twitter (@Choral_Fixation), Facebook, or visit choral-fixation.simplecast.com.
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SSP Minisode: He Said, She Said
Monday, April 12, 2021 • Duration 45:16
BONUS EPISODE: In this minisode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts explore how changing the singer changes the song. We’ll discuss songs and their gender-flipped covers, and how changing (or not changing) the lyrics can affect the story a song tells. Join us for this special bonus episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST.
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“The House of the Rising Sun” by The Animals (from the album The Animals) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
“The House of the Rising Sun” is performed by Libby Holman.
“It's a Man's Man's Man's World” by James Brown (from the album It's a Man's Man's Man's World) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
“It's a Man's Man's Man's World” by Cher (from the album It's a Man's World) is available on Apple Music,Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
“Different Drum” by Linda Ronstadt and the Stone Poneys (from the album Evergreen, Vol. 2) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
“Different Drum” by The Greenbriar Boys is from the album Better Late Than Never.
“Dancing on My Own” by Robyn (from the album Body Talk Pt. 1) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
“Dancing on My Own” by Calum Scott (from the album Only Human) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
“Hound Dog” by Big Mama Thornton is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
“Hound Dog” by Elvis Presley (from the album Elvis’ Golden Records) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
“...Baby One More Time” by Britney Spears (from the album ...Baby One More Time) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.“
“...Baby One More Time” by Fountains of Wayne (from the album Out-of-State Plates) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
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Taxi by Harry Chapin
Episode 59
Monday, April 5, 2021 • Duration 01:25:57
Where you going to, my listener blue? I’m sure you’re not mistaken — it’s time for another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts for their review of the 1972 classic hit, “Taxi” by legendary singer-songwriter Harry Chapin. In this episode, we discuss ways to avoid conversation with talkative drivers, pity-tipping your ex, and unfulfilled dreams (because it’s a Harry Chapin song). Act happy inside your handsome home, or wherever you choose to listen. Come find the footlights and fly so high with this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. And keep the change.
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“Taxi” by Harry Chapin (from the album Heads & Tales) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
In this episode, we discuss The Harry Chapin Foundation. To learn more about their mission and initiatives, visit harrychapinfoundation.org.
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Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress by The Hollies
Episode 58
Monday, March 22, 2021 • Duration 01:19:45
Those aren’t sirens you’re hearing, it’s another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts for their review of the 1971 classic, “Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress” by British rock group, The Hollies. Get the answers to the burning questions — how tall is too tall?; Is your bootlegging friend a kind-hearted yeti?; Was Tinder invented in a speakeasy in the 1920s? Put on your FBI hat, get a glass of your favorite bathtub liquor, and listen to another long, cool episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. This one has it all...has it all...has it all...has it all.
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“Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies (from the album Distant Light) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
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SSP Classics: Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan
Monday, March 15, 2021 • Duration 29:35
BONUS EPISODE: In a little while from now, you’ll be listening to this classic episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. In honor of Saint Patrick’s Day, your hosts are revisiting their review of the 1972 hit, “Alone Again (Naturally)” by Irish singer-songwriter Gilbert O’Sullivan. Don’t be left standing in the lurch, treat yourself to a bonus episode to THE STORY SONG PODCAST (naturally).
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“Alone Again (Naturally)" by GIlbert O’Sullivan (from the album Back to Front) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
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How Am I Supposed to Live Without You by Laura Branigan
Episode 57
Monday, March 8, 2021 • Duration 01:13:05
Believe the news — it’s time for another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts for their review of the hit 1983 power ballad “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You” by Laura Branigan. In this episode, we discuss talkative townspeople, tennis mysteries, and baller album titles. We’ll also spend some time, love, and tenderness with Michael Bolton. Don’t cry. Don’t break down. Carry on, and let your heart get swept away with THE STORY SONG PODCAST.
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“How Am I Supposed to Live Without You” by Laura Branigan (from the album Branigan 2) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
“How Am I Supposed to Live Without You” by Michael Bolton (from the album Soul Provider) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
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Highwayman by The Highwaymen
Episode 56
Monday, February 22, 2021 • Duration 01:17:33
We’re back again (and again) with another dam episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts for their review of the 1985 country hit, “Highwayman,” by country music supergroup The Highwaymen (Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson). In our review of this classic by songwriting powerhouse Jimmy Webb, we’ll leave the cake out in the rain, discuss the danger of eating bananas on a construction site, and find out the best breakfast cereals for reincarnated souls. So, get in your starship and rest your spirit with this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST — we’ll always be around, and around, and around, and around, and around (everywhere you listen to podcasts).
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“Highwayman” by The Highwaymen (from the album Highwayman) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
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