エピソード

  • Episode 24: Folsom Prison Blues (1955)
    2026/07/16

    Some song lines stick out for their brilliance. Johnny Cash wrote one of the most iconic song lines in music history.

    続きを読む 一部表示
    17 分
  • Episode 23: Birdhouse in Your Soul (1990)
    2026/07/07

    Bluebirds have appeared throughout history, folklore, and popular culture for as long as we can trace them, often symbolizing happiness, hope, and brighter days ahead. This song takes that familiar image in a slightly different direction. It centers on a blue canary, transforming the small songbird into a powerful symbol of resilience, freedom, and the enduring hope that survives even in difficult times.

    続きを読む 一部表示
    13 分
  • Episode 22: Watching the Wheels (1981)
    2024/10/17

    John Lennon's "Watching the Wheels" is a reflective ballad that offers a glimpse into the life of a father. Conceived during a time when Lennon was embracing his role as a parent, the song captures the simple joys and introspective moments that come with domesticity. As the title suggests, the lyrics revolve around the idea of life's continuous cycle, symbolized by the ever-turning wheels of time.

    続きを読む 一部表示
    16 分
  • Episode 21: Titanium (2012)
    2024/01/24

    Stepping out of my comfort zone to talk about a song that was not part of my youth. But if this song doesn't move you physically and emotionally, check your pulse, for you may be dead.

    続きを読む 一部表示
    14 分
  • Episode 20: Rainbow Connection (1979)
    2024/01/09

    While I may not list it in my Top Five Favorite Songs, this song probably holds the record for the song I've listened to the most. This has been part of my personal soundtrack since its release.

    続きを読む 一部表示
    24 分
  • Episode 19: Auld Lang Syne
    2023/12/28

    It's sung at midnight every New Year, what does the song mean and why do we reserve it for one time a year?

    続きを読む 一部表示
    15 分
  • Episode 18: Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24)
    2023/12/21

    A song from a heavy metal concept album becomes a huge holiday hit. And all it took was the band to change its name.

    続きを読む 一部表示
    17 分
  • Episode 17: Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
    2023/12/15

    "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" by Darlene Love is one of the greatest Christmas songs. But it took many years for the world to realize how amazing the song is.

    続きを読む 一部表示
    16 分