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Songs of Note

113 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 49 ratings

A music podcast about the songs we love, and the stories behind them.

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NEW Episode | Helter Skelter: The Beatles

September 06, 2023 08:19 - 16 minutes - 37.3 MB

Ryan dives into one of The Beatles' best and most raucous tracks they ever recorded, "Helter Skelter," from the 1968 album The Beatles. To listen to the episode with music included in the Spotify app, click here. Get Spotify Premium For 3 Months For Free: https://sovrn.co/1g7qzk7 John playing Bass isolated track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8GOFbETxWI Video of Paul playing "Helter Skelter" acoustic version during session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPM7MCAiaFs

Well, Hello Again

April 04, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

Ryan talks through what he's been up to since the last podcast episode and plays eight songs he has written to pitch to country music artists. Hear or share the songs: https://bit.ly/songsofnote Get in touch: [email protected] 

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

December 13, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

In this week's Christmas episode of the podcast, Ryan talks with Gordon Martin, nephew of the Hugh Martin who was the songwriter of the classic, "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas." Hear the story behind the song and an acoustic version of the song performed as well. Find out more about Hugh Martin: https://hughmartin.com/ Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletter Follow Songs of Note:  http://instagram.c...

Kurt Cobain Friend, Carrie Montgomery

December 06, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

Ryan talks with Carrie Montgomery, a close friend of Kurt Cobain's. Carrie talks about what it was like knowing Kurt and his sudden rise to fame. Listen to Carrie's podcast, Leave A Message: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leave-a-message-after-the-tone/id1123342054 Follow Carrie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carriejmont/?hl=en Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletter Follow Songs of Note:  h...

Dave Grohl's The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music

November 29, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

Ryan talks with guest Ryan Howell about Dave Grohl's new autobiography, The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music. Dave Grohl book: https://amzn.to/316CxXA Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletter Follow Songs of Note:  http://instagram.com/songsofnote https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote https://twitter.com/thesongsofnote

Soundgarden: Dark Black and Blue

November 22, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

Ryan talks with Soundgarden author Greg Prato about his book, Dark Black and Blue: The Soundgarden Story. Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/3x57Tcv Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletter Follow Songs of Note:  http://instagram.com/songsofnote https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote https://twitter.com/thesongsofnote

Jerry Cantrell

November 15, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

Ryan talks with Jerry Cantrell from Alice in Chains in this week's episode. Jerry has a fantastic new solo record out called Brighten. Hear the stories behind several of the songs on the new album like "Atone" and "Goodbye," as well as memories he has of writing the classic Alice in Chains songs "Rooster" and "Would?" Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletter Follow Songs of Note:  http://instagram.com/songsofno...

Alice In Chains’ Jerry Cantrell

November 15, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

Ryan talks with Jerry Cantrell from Alice in Chains in this week's episode. Jerry has a fantastic new solo record out called Brighten. Hear the stories behind several of the songs on the new album like "Atone" and "Goodbye," as well as memories he has of writing the classic Alice in Chains songs "Rooster" and "Would?" Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletter Follow Songs of Note:  http://instagram.com/songsofno...

Lived Through That: 90s Musicians Today

November 08, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

Ryan talks with photographer Mike Hipple about his new book, Lived Through That: 90s Musicians Today, and what it was like tracking down popular artists from the time to capture them today. Get Mike's Book here: http://www.hipphoto.com/ Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletter Follow Songs of Note:  http://instagram.com/songsofnote https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote https://twitter.com/thesongsofnote

Artist On The Rise: Cautious Clay

November 01, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

Ryan talks with recording artist Cautious Clay about his fantastic new record Deadpan Love. Hear the stories behind a few of the songs on the record and hear great tracks like, "Wildfire," "Roots," and more. Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletter Follow Songs of Note:  http://instagram.com/songsofnote https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote https://twitter.com/thesongsofnote Music  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  ...

Guns N' Roses "Use Your Illusion I & II"

October 25, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

Ryan talks with author Eric Weisbard about Guns N' Roses and his 33 1/3 book, "Use Your Illusion I & II." Eric's book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3b4Jx8U Follow Eric on Twitter: https://twitter.com/eweisbard Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletter Follow Songs of Note:  http://instagram.com/songsofnote https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote https://twitter.com/thesongsofnote

Weezer Producer Suzy Shinn

October 18, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

Ryan talks with Suzy Shinn, producer of the Weezer albums Van Weezer and OK Human. Hear what it was like recording with Rivers Cuomo on the band's two most recent records. Check out Suzy's website: https://www.suzyshinn.com/ Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzyshinn/ And Twitter: https://twitter.com/suzyshinn Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletter Follow Songs of Note:  http://instagram.co...

Kurt Cobain's Most Iconic Photograph

October 11, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

Ryan talks with Martyn Goodacre, the photographer responsible for taking the most iconic photo of Kurt Cobain in Nirvana's early days. Hear the full story behind the shoot, as well as what it was like having his photo go on to represent him in the wake of his death. Be sure and check out Das Wasteland, available for purchase here: https://www.daswasteland.com/ Follow Das Wasteland on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daswasteland/ Follow Martyn Goodacre on Instagram: https://www.instagr...

Trouble Boys: The Story of The Replacements

October 04, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

Ryan talks with Replacements biographer Bob Mehr about his book on the band, Trouble Boys: The True Story of the Replacements. Buy Bob's book: https://amzn.to/3B4YSlb  Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletter Follow Songs of Note:  http://instagram.com/songsofnote https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote https://twitter.com/thesongsofnote Music  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, a...

The Story Of The Replacements

October 04, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

Ryan talks with Replacements biographer Bob Mehr about his book on the band, Trouble Boys: The True Story of the Replacements. Buy Bob's book: https://amzn.to/3B4YSlb  Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletter Follow Songs of Note:  http://instagram.com/songsofnote https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote https://twitter.com/thesongsofnote

Tom Petty: I Won't Back Down

September 27, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

Ryan talks with Tom Petty author Jim Beviglia about the story behind one of Petty's biggest hits, "I Won't Back Down." Buy Jim Beviglia's Breakdown: Tom Petty's 100 Best Songs here: https://amzn.to/3i5LuWc Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletter Follow Songs of Note:  http://instagram.com/songsofnote https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote https://twitter.com/thesongsofnote

Patrick Droney: State of the Heart Deluxe Edition

September 20, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

Ryan talks with singer/songwriter Patrick Droney and plays tracks from his brand new State of the Heart Deluxe Edition. Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletter Follow Songs of Note:  http://instagram.com/songsofnote https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote https://twitter.com/thesongsofnote Music  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

Patrick Droney: State of the Heart Deluxe Edition

September 20, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

Ryan talks with singer/songwriter Patrick Droney and plays tracks from his brand new State of the Heart Deluxe Edition. Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletter Follow Songs of Note:  http://instagram.com/songsofnote https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote https://twitter.com/thesongsofnote

Eric Clapton's "Layla," A Story Of Love, Betrayal, & Murder

September 13, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

Ryan talks with Jordan Runtagh, podcast host/executive producer at iHeartmedia's ("Off the Record," "Inside the Studio," "Rivals), "Rolling Stone" and "Entertainment Weekly" contributor, about the grimy background story behind Derek and the Dominoes' classic song, "Layla." Eric Clapton, George Harrison, and Pattie Boyd are involved in this love triangle gone wrong. Follow Jordan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JordanRuntagh    Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist he...

The Psychological Breakdown of Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys' "Pet Sounds"

September 06, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

Ryan talks with Jim Fusilli, author and former Rock & Pop Critic for The Wall Street Journal about The Beach Boys' masterpiece, "Pet Sounds," and the mental toll the album took on Brian Wilson. Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletter Buy Jim's book on Amazon (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/2WYL3pn Find Jim online: http://jimfusilli.com/ Follow me:  http://instagram.com/songsofnote https://www.facebook.com...

Toad The Wet Sprocket's Glen Phillips

August 30, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB

Glen Phillips, lead singer of the band Toad The Wet Sprocket is this week's guest on the Songs of Note podcast. Glen tells the stories behind some of the band's most popular songs like "Walk on the Ocean," and also gems like "Nightingale Song," "Fly From Heaven," and also their brand new record, "Starting Now." Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletter Follow me:  http://instagram.com/songsofnote https://www.fa...

Jars Of Clay's Dan Haseltine

August 23, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

Ryan talks with Dan Haseltine, lead singer of the band Jars of Clay, about their debut album Jars of Clay. Their song "Flood" was a big hit in the 90's, but the band has had a full career of fantastic songs, great songwriting and always creative instrumentation. Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletter Follow me:  http://instagram.com/songsofnote https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote https://twitter.com/theso...

The Alice in Chains Story

August 16, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

Ryan talks with Alice in Chains biographer David de Sola. David's book, Alice In Chains: The Untold Story, is a great breakdown of the life and story behind the band. Hear the full story of the relationship between Jerry Cantrell and Layne Staley, the rise of the band and more. Buy David's book: https://amzn.to/3CKpetO Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletter Follow me:  http://instagram.com/songsofnote http...

The Rolling Stones’ Second Act

August 09, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MB

Ryan talks with video director and producer Blair Thomas, about the sudden resurgence of creativity and burst of classic songs that came from the band after Keith Richards discovered the Open-G guitar tuning. Hear Blair on episode 2 of the podcast on Radiohead's song, "Idioteque:" https://www.thesongsofnote.com/radiohead-idioteque/ John Mulaney sket about Mick Jagger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWrKf5ik1i4 Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mai...

The Rolling Stones Second Act

August 09, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

Ryan talks with video director and producer Blair Thomas, about the sudden resurgence of creativity and burst of classic songs that came from the band after Keith Richards discovered the Open-G guitar tuning. Hear Blair on episode 2 of the podcast on Radiohead's song, "Idioteque:" https://www.thesongsofnote.com/radiohead-idioteque/ John Mulaney sket about Mick Jagger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWrKf5ik1i4 Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mai...

AC/DC: Back in Black and Bon Scott

August 02, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

Ryan interviews Jesse Fink, author of the book Bon: The Last Highway: The Untold Story of Bon Scott and AC/DC's Back in Black. Jesse talks about Bon's life, the theories on his death, and if Bon Scott helped write songs that ended up on the massively popular album, Back in Black. Buy Jesse's book Bon: The Last Highway: The Untold Story of Bon Scott and AC/DC's Back in Black: https://www.amazon.com/Bon-Highway-Untold-Story-Scott/dp/1770414096 Join Jesse's Bon Scott Facebook group: https:/...

Buying Elliott Smith's Recording Studio & Working For Neil Young With Joel Graves

July 26, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

Ryan talks with Joel Graves, owner of New Monkey Studio, the studio owned by Elliott Smith and filled with incredible vintage gear. Joel tells what it was like working for Neil Young, how he bought Elliott Smith's recording studio, and much more. New Monkey Studio: http://newmonkeystudio.com/ Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletter Follow me:  http://instagram.com/songsofnote https://www.facebook.com/songsof...

Jimi Hendrix: Room Full of Mirrors With Biographer Charles R. Cross

July 19, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

Ryan talks with Charles R. Cross, author of the fantastic Jimi Hendrix biography, Room Full of Mirrors. Buy Room Full of Mirrors on Amazon (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3BbFraJ Charles R. Cross website: http://charlesrcross.com Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletter Follow me:  http://instagram.com/songsofnote https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote https://twitter.com/thesongsofnote Music  provided b...

Mother Mother's Ryan Guldemond

July 12, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

Ryan talks with Mother Mother frontman Ryan Guldemond about the band's new release, Inside, and their upcoming tour. Mother Mother: https://www.mothermothersite.com/ Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletter Follow me:  http://instagram.com/songsofnote https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote https://twitter.com/thesongsofnote

Duran Duran's Album "Rio" With Music Journalist Annie Zaleski

July 06, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

Ryan talks with music journalist and author of the new 33 1/3 book on Duran Duran's "Rio," Annie Zaleski. Buy her book on Bloomsbury: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/duran-durans-rio-9781501355196 Or Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Duran-Durans-Rio-33-156/dp/150135518X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=rio+33+1%2F3&qid=1625347942&sr=8-1 Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletter Follow me:  http://instagram.com/songsof...

Radiohead's "Kid A" and the Beginning of the 21st Century - With Author Steven Hyden

June 28, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

Ryan talks with author Steven Hyden about his book, Radiohead's "Kid A" and the Beginning of the 21st Century. Buy it on Amazon here (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/2UxtPOv Follow Steven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Steven_Hyden "Idioteque" on SNL: https://vimeo.com/51713269 Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletter Follow me:  http://instagram.com/songsofnote https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote http...

Radiohead's "Kid A" With Steven Hyden

June 28, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

Ryan talks with author Steven Hyden about his book, Radiohead's "Kid A" and the Beginning of the 21st Century. Buy it on Amazon here (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/2UxtPOv Follow Steven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Steven_Hyden "Idioteque" on SNL: https://vimeo.com/51713269 Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletter Follow me:  http://instagram.com/songsofnote https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote http...

Visiting Stevie Ray Vaughan's Grave

June 21, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

On this episode, Ryan takes a road trip to pay respect to the famous Texas guitar player, Stevie Ray Vaughan. Vaughan's grave is in Dallas, Texas. Ryan typically has a guest on the show, but this episode documents the trip to find SRV's grave, a telling of his life, and what his playing meant to Ryan. Songs of Note “Little Wing” Episode: https://www.thesongsofnote.com/stevie-ray-vaughan-little-wing/  SRV Austin City Limits 1983: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM86LxU_2FI  SRV Austin Cit...

Arcade Fire: Funeral

June 14, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

Ryan talks with David Cooper Moore who wrote the original Arcade Fire album review for their killer album “Funeral” for Pitchfork in 2004.  Follow David on Twitter: @dcoopermoore Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletter Follow me:  http://instagram.com/songsofnote https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote https://twitter.com/thesongsofnote

Elvis Costello: "Alison"

June 07, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

Ryan talks with Dwight Garner, book critic for The New York Times, about Elvis Costello's song, "Alison." Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletter Get Dwight's book, "Garner's Quotations" here: https://amzn.to/3wZDyep  Follow Dwight at: @dwightgarner Watch Elvis Costello and Neil Young perform the song live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-k9jS6e1wI Follow me:  http://instagram.com/songsofnote https://ww...

The Janis Joplin Story

June 01, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

Ryan talks with Holly George Warren, author of the book Janis: Her Life and Music as well as 15 other books include a biography of Gene Autry and Alex Chilton. FREE BONUS EPISODE LINK: http://www.thesongsofnote.com/bonus Get a signed copy of her book: www.goldennotebook.indielite.org Holly's website: http://www.hollygeorgewarren.com/ Follow me:  http://instagram.com/songsofnote https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote https://twitter.com/thesongsofnote

Janis Joplin

June 01, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

Ryan talks with Holly George Warren, author of the book Janis: Her Life and Music as well as 15 other books include a biography of Gene Autry and Alex Chilton. FREE BONUS EPISODE LINK: http://www.thesongsofnote.com/bonus Get a signed copy of her book: www.goldennotebook.indielite.org Holly's website: http://www.hollygeorgewarren.com/ Follow me:  http://instagram.com/songsofnote https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote https://twitter.com/thesongsofnote Music  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  F...

Bonus Episode: 27 Songs That Changed My Life

May 31, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

In this bonus episode, Ryan talks through the 27 songs included on the Songs of Note Playlist at the links below on Apple Music and Spotify. Apple Music Playlist Link: https://music.apple.com/playlist/pl.u-EblbVTraylL?app=music&at=11lt62&ct=playlistlink Spotify Playlist Link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Bp5LVt6Sfh7xtFcd4C9wd 

Scarlet Page

May 24, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

Scarlet Page is a world famous photographer, known by many for her iconic images of people like her famous father, Jimmy Page, but also Keith Richards, Paul McCartney, Foo Fighters, Chris Cornell and many others. Scarlet is offering an exclusive discount to Songs of Note listeners for 10% off her prints using code SONGSOFNOTE10 at her shop: https://scarlet-page-print-shop.myshopify.com/ Check out her Words Behind the Shot section of her Instagram account at this link: https://www.instagra...

Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness

May 17, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

Ryan talks with Andrew McMahon, singer/songwriter behind Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness, as well as lead singer for Jack's Mannequin and Something Corporate. Andrew's website: https://andrewmcmahon.com/ Visit my website:  https://www.thesongsofnote.com/ Follow me:  http://instagram.com/songsofnote https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote https://twitter.com/thesongsofnote

Capturing Jimi Hendrix and Life With the Rolling Stones: An Interview With Gered Mankowitz

May 10, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

Gered Mankowitz is a rock photographer who captured some of the most iconic pictures ever taken of Jimi Hendrix. He also took extensive photos of the Rolling Stones, as well as many other bands like Traffic, The Yardbirds, Elton John, Duran Duran and many more. https://mankowitz.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gered_mankowitz/ Visit my website:  https://www.thesongsofnote.com/ Follow me:  http://instagram.com/songsofnote https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote https://twitter.com/thesong...

Soul Asylum's Dave Pirner

May 03, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

Ryan talks with Dave Pirner, lead singer of the band Soul Asylum. Dave talks about their latest record, Hurry Up and Wait, the story behind their hit song, "Runaway Train," and Dave's first book, Loud Fast Words: Soul Asylum Collected Lyrics. Loud Fast Words: Soul Asylum Collected Lyrics Book: https://amzn.to/3vD6vw4 Soul Asylum Cassette: https://www.blueelan.com/store/soul-asylum/ Visit my website:  https://www.thesongsofnote.com/ Follow me:  http://instagram.com/songsofnote https://w...

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young: Ohio

April 26, 2021 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

Ryan talks with David Browne, author of the book Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young: The Wild, Definitive Saga of Rock's Greatest Supergroup and Senior Writer at Rolling Stone. With the upcoming anniversary of the expanded re-issue of the band's Deja Vu record right around the corner, it's a great time to get caught up on the history of the band, and specifically the story behind their song, "Ohio." http://www.david-browne.com/ David Browne's book: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young: The Wild, Defini...

Vinyl, Soundtracks, and The Glamour and The Squalor With Kevin Moyer

April 19, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

Ryan talks with indie music doc producer and music supervisor, Kevin Moyer. Kevin worked on the film The Glamour and the Squalor, and this week marks the vinyl release of both the score created by Pearl Jam's Mike McCready, and the soundtrack. TG&TS  Vinyl Score: https://www.lakeshorerecordsshop.com/product/the-glamour-the-squalor-original-motion-picture-score-classic-black-vinyl-mike-mccready TG&TS  Vinyl Soundtrack: https://enjoytheriderecords.com/collections/new-releases/products/the-g...

Thom Yorke, Michael Stipe, Elliott Smith - What It Was Like Photographing Them With Jamie Beeden

April 12, 2021 18:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

Ryan interviews rock photographer Jamie Beeden about what it was like taking photos of Radiohead's Thom York, R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe, Elliott Smith and many more. Songs of Note listeners can get 10% off Jamie's shop with this exclusive link: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Damncoolphotos?coupon=SON2021 Visit my website at https://www.thesongsofnote.com/ Follow me:  http://instagram.com/songsofnote https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote https://twitter.com/thesongsofnote

Briston Maroney: Sunflower

April 07, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

Ryan talks with singer/songwriter Briston Maroney and plays tracks from his brand new album, Sunflower. Briston writes catchy songs with heart that are both fun and full of emotion. Find Briston Maroney online: https://www.bristonmaroney.com/ Visit my website at https://www.thesongsofnote.com/ Follow me:  http://instagram.com/songsofnote https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote https://twitter.com/thesongsofnote

Pearl Jam: Vs.

March 29, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

Ryan talks with Clint Brownlee, author of the 33 1/3 book on Pearl Jam and their album, "Vs." Hear the background on what made the album unique and challenging, as well as why it's still notable today. Buy Pearl Jam "Vs." 33 1/3 on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2P8MON5 Follow Clint on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenaciousc Visit my website at https://www.thesongsofnote.com/ Follow me:  http://instagram.com/songsofnote https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote https://twitter.com/thesongsofnote...

Pearl Jam: Vs.

March 29, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

Ryan talks with Clint Brownlee, author of the 33 1/3 book on Pearl Jam and their album, "Vs." Hear the background on what made the album unique and challenging, as well as why it's still notable today. Buy Pearl Jam "Vs." 33 1/3 on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2P8MON5 Follow Clint on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenaciousc Visit my website at https://www.thesongsofnote.com/ Music  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website.  Follow me:  http://instagram....

Led Zeppelin: Stairway To Heaven

March 24, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

Michael Hann joins Ryan as the guest on this episode of the Songs of Note podcast to talk about Led Zeppelin's iconic song, "Stairway To Heaven." Hann had the chance to talk with Led Zeppelin guitarist, Jimmy Page, seven times and brings insight into the band, the song, and the legacy of this icon track. Follow Michael on Twitter: @michaelahann Michael Hann is a freelance writer and former music editor for The Guardian. He is the author of the forthcoming book, Denim and Leather: An Oral ...

Buddy Holly

March 18, 2021 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

Ryan talks with Sebastian Forbush, the Curator at The Buddy Holly Center in Lubbock, Texas. Sebastian tells stories behind some of Holly's biggest songs, gives background into his life and songwriting, as well as his impact on bands like The Beatles, and what happened on "the day the music died." Visit The Buddy Holly Center: http://buddyhollycenter.org/ Visit my website at https://www.thesongsofnote.com/ Follow me:  http://instagram.com/songsofnote https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote...

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