Songs of Note
113 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsA music podcast about the songs we love, and the stories behind them.
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John Coltrane: Giant Steps
December 23, 2019 02:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBRyan Gregg talks with Roger Boykin about the time he met John Coltrane, and why "Giant Steps" is the song jazz players must prove themselves by. iTunes Playlist http://bit.ly/songs-of-note-coltrane Spotify Playlist http://bit.ly/songs-of-note-ep9-coltrane Stevie Wonder playing Giant Steps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYoadikm1sI Kirk Whalum playing “Giant Steps:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpg9QEU8pTc Betty Carter playing, “Giant Steps:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4AyCqC...
Songs of Note Christmas Edition
December 17, 2019 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBLooking for some good modern Christmas songs? In this episode, Ryan speaks with one of his former Addison Road bandmates, Richard Scott, about their favorite recently recorded Christmas songs. iTunes Playlist: http://bit.ly/songs-of-note-christmas Spotify Playlist: http://bit.ly/spotify-songs-of-note-christmas Follow on Instagram or Facebook
Wilco: I Am Trying To Break Your Heart
December 10, 2019 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBRyan Gregg talks with Chicago Tribune and Sound Opinions co-host, Greg Kot, about the story behind Wilco's song, "I Am Trying To Break Your Heart," from their triumphant record Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. iTunes Playlist and Spotify Playlist of every song mentioned in this episode Video: "I Am Trying To Break Your Heart" Acoustic Video: "I Am Trying To Break Your Heart" Wilco Early Demo Visit my website at https://www.thesongsofnote.com/
Sufjan Stevens: Fourth Of July
December 03, 2019 12:00 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MBThe story behind Sufjan Stevens' song about the death of his mother, "Fourth of July." iTunes Playlist and Spotify Playlist of every song mentioned in this episode Sufjan Stevens full live performance video Pitchfork Media interview Neil Young's, "Philadelphia" My Sufjan Stevens Essentials List on Amazon Songs of Note Swag Store Follow on Instagram or Facebook Music provided by Tyler Ramsey. Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. Visit my website at https://www.theso...
Otis Redding: (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
November 29, 2019 13:00 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBThe story about "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay," and how it was recorded days before Otis Redding's death. Show Notes: iTunes Playlist and Spotify Playlist of every song mentioned in this episode Visit RockCandyTours.com 16 Candles clip featuring Otis Redding clip on YouTube Music video of Otis' song, "Tramp" OtisReddingFoundation.org My Otis Redding Essentials List on Amazon Songs of Note Swag Store Follow on Instagram or Facebook Visit my website at https://www.thesongsofnot...
Coldplay: Everyday Life First Takes
November 27, 2019 13:00 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBRyan Gregg and Philip Wright sit down to give their first impressions of the new Coldplay album, Everyday Life, the day of its release. Show Notes: iTunes Playlist and Spotify Playlist of every song mentioned in this episode "Everyday Life" and "Orphans" live on SNL "Yellow" music video Amazon Prime streaming link to Coldplay documentary, A Head Full of Dreams "WOTW/POTP" meaning - it's a lyric in the song, “Wonder of the world, power of the people.” Link to Jacob Collier's reaction ...
Coldplay: "Everyday Life" First Takes
November 27, 2019 13:00 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBRyan Gregg and Philip Wright sit down to give their first impressions of the new Coldplay album, Everyday Life, the day of its release. Show Notes: iTunes Playlist and Spotify Playlist of every song mentioned in this episode "Everyday Life" and "Orphans" live on SNL "Yellow" music video Amazon Prime streaming link to Coldplay documentary, A Head Full of Dreams "WOTW/POTP" meaning - it's a lyric in the song, “Wonder of the world, power of the people.” Link to Jacob Collier's reaction ...
Billie Holiday: "Solitude"
November 22, 2019 06:00 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBThe story of Billie Holiday and her song, "Solitude." Featuring an interview with author Colin Fleming. Show Notes: iTunes Playlist and Spotify Playlist of every song mentioned in this episode Article written by Colin Fleming about Billie Holiday YouTube link to Billie Holiday performing, "Strange Fruit" live Colin's website and Twitter My Billie Holiday Essentials List on Amazon Songs of Note Swag Store Follow on Instagram or Facebook Music provided by Tyler Ramsey
Radiohead: "Idioteque"
November 22, 2019 06:00 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBThe story behind Radiohead's innovative song, "Idioteque," from their groundbreaking album, Kid A. Show Notes: iTunes Playlist and Spotify Playlist of every song mentioned in this episode YouTube link to Paul Lansky's original track that Johnny Greenwood used YouTube link to, "The National Anthem," live on Saturday Night Live YouTube link to, "Idioteque," live on Saturday Night Live Article on why Radiohead released two versions of, "Morning Bell" YouTube link to John Mayer's acoustic...
Radiohead: Idioteque
November 22, 2019 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBThe story behind Radiohead's innovative song, "Idioteque," from their groundbreaking album, Kid A. Show Notes: iTunes Playlist and Spotify Playlist of every song mentioned in this episode YouTube link to Paul Lansky's original track that Johnny Greenwood used YouTube link to, "The National Anthem," live on Saturday Night Live YouTube link to, "Idioteque," live on Saturday Night Live Article on why Radiohead released two versions of, "Morning Bell" YouTube link to John Mayer's acoustic...
Billie Holiday: Solitude
November 22, 2019 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBThe story of Billie Holiday and her song, "Solitude." Featuring an interview with author Colin Fleming. Show Notes: iTunes Playlist and Spotify Playlist of every song mentioned in this episode Article written by Colin Fleming about Billie Holiday YouTube link to Billie Holiday performing, "Strange Fruit" live Colin's website and Twitter My Billie Holiday Essentials List on Amazon Songs of Note Swag Store Follow on Instagram or Facebook Music provided by Tyler Ramsey Visit my websit...
The Beatles: Strawberry Fields Forever
November 22, 2019 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBThis is the story behind The Beatles' fantastic song, "Strawberry Fields Forever." Learn why John Lennon said the song was, "psychoanalysis set to music." iTunes Playlist http://bit.ly/ep1-song-itunes Spotify Playlist http://bit.ly/ep1-song-spotify Show Notes: YouTube link of The Beatles' entire 1966 concert at Candlestick Park YouTube link of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Stevie Wonder jamming in 1974 My Beatles Essentials List on Amazon Songs of Note Swag Store Follow on Instagra...
The Beatles: "Strawberry Fields Forever"
November 22, 2019 05:00 - 42 minutes - 59 MBThis is the story behind The Beatles' fantastic song, "Strawberry Fields Forever." Learn why John Lennon said the song was, "psychoanalysis set to music." Show Notes: iTunes Playlist and Spotify Playlist of every song mentioned in this episode YouTube link of The Beatles' entire 1966 concert at Candlestick Park YouTube link of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Stevie Wonder jamming in 1974 My Beatles Essentials List on Amazon Songs of Note Swag Store Follow on Instagram or Facebook Mu...