Songs of Our Own: A Marital Tour of the Music That Shaped Us.
102 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -Join hosts Lee and Al on a tour of the music that made a lasting impact on them throughout their lives.
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Joni Mitchell - Big Yellow Taxi
March 14, 2024 02:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBHi Folks! For this episode we are listening to Joni Mitchell's "Big Yellow Taxi". Originally released in 1970 on Joni's "Ladies of the Canyon" album "Big Yellow Taxi's" themes span from environmental awareness to deeply personal memories about a father's departure. We also discuss the Counting Crow's cover and read a very scathing review from the Village Voice. As always thank you for listing! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.f...
Sly and the Family Stone - Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
February 21, 2024 06:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBHi Folks! We are listening to Sly and the Family Stone's song "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)". This is a complex song that is both direct and open to interpretation. Join us as we discuss the artist, song, chosen family and authenticity. Thank you for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hi, Al here! When I’m not podca...
Dispatch - The General
January 17, 2024 06:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBHi Folks! To kick off season 5 we are talking about Dispatch's song "The General". An anti-war song written about/from the perspective of Civil War General, Robert E. Lee. Join us as we discuss the band, their song and share some of our own histories with "The General". Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hi, Al here! ...
Burl Ives - A Holly Jolly Christmas
December 22, 2023 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBHi Folks! For this episode we discuss the Christmas Classic "A Holly Jolly Christmas". Written by Johnny Marks and most famously preformed by Burl Ives for the 1964 Rankin-Bass Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer TV special. We discuss what we are thankful for this holiday season and what's next for the podcast in 2024. As always thank you for listening and have a safe and happy holiday season. Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.fil...
Phish - Everything's Right
November 22, 2023 06:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBHi Folks! We are back and this time it's for good. Join us as we listen to Phish's "Everything's Right" and discuss why we think this song is about gratitude. Listen to this song and others on our official season four Spotify Playlist. Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Tracy Chapman - Fast Car
April 10, 2023 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBHi Folks! We are listening to and discussing Tracy Chapman's 1988 song "Fast Car". Released on Chapman's 1988 self titled debut "Fast Car" on its surface is nice and upbeat but after listening closer is about loss, cycles repeating, breaking cycles and so so much more. Join us as we discuss "Fast Car" as well as a cover in the Tropical House genre and how 90's hip-hop duo Nice & Smooth sampled the guitar for one of their songs. Thanks for listening! Spotify playlist Intro/Outro Music: ...
George Ezra - Gold Rush Kid
March 22, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.61 MBHi Folks! For this episode we listen to George Ezra's song "Gold Rush Kid" from the 2022 album of the same name. We talk about George Ezra's career, music, what Bob Dylan and Lead Belly have to do with this album and what this song means to us. Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Simon and Garfunkel - The Boxer
March 14, 2023 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBHi Folks! We are listening to Simon and Garfunkel's song "The Boxer". Originally released as a single in 1969 it would be included on the duo's 1970 album "Bridge Over Troubled Water". "The Boxer" took over one hundred hours to create! We also listen to and discuss Jerry Douglas and Mumford and Son's cover. We breakdown what this song means to us and why it is so powerful. Thank you for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompe...
CeeLo Green - F**k You
February 14, 2023 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBHi Folks! For this episode we are listening to CeeLo Green's song "Fuck You". Releasing in 2010 this song was a force to be reckoned with, shooting to the top of the charts in several countries. We will talk about what makes this song so universal and what it has to do with Valentines Day. Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
P!NK - Walk Me Home
February 06, 2023 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBHi Folks! We are listening to P!NK's song "Walk Me Home". Here is the US February is a full month. It is Black History Month and Valentines Day is a thing that seems to take over. So we are discussing how this song fits into this month. Written by P!NK, Scott Friedman and Nate Ruess "Walk Me Home" is full of hope and empowerment. Tune into hear our thoughts. Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/...
Arlo Guthrie - Coming into Los Angles
January 24, 2023 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.4 MBHi Folks! We are listening to Arlo Guthrie's "Coming into Los Angles" today. This is a very fun upbeat song. We will talk about Arlo's inspiration for this song as well as the original Woodstock Festival, airports and TSA. Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Warren Zevon - Werewolves of London
January 06, 2023 19:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBWe are back!!! Yes listeners we are back from a brief hiatus, thank you for sticking with us. For our first episode of 2023 we are talking about Warren Zevon's song "Werewolves of London". Is this song about a person, creature or dance craze? Tune in as we answer those questions as well as discussing "Werewolves of London's" history and how it can in fact be an intention setting song for the year ahead. Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin Mac...
Kenny Loggins - House at Pooh Corner
October 07, 2022 20:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBHi Folks! For those expecting a full album episode we apologize. Some exciting life things happened (listen to the episode for full details) and for our own sanity we will be doing more episodes based around single songs for a while. We will still strive to release two episode a month! For this episode we listen to and discuss Kenny Loggins' song "House at Pooh Corner". We listen to the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band version and the Loggins and Messina version. Thanks for listening! Spotify Pl...
Semisonic - Basement Tapes
September 21, 2022 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBHi Folks! For this episode we listen to Semisonic's song "Basement Tapes". Appearing on Semisonic's 2020 EP "You're Not Alone". This EP marked the end to a 19 year hiatus for the band. Best known in the USA for their hit "Closing Time", "Basement Tapes" is a true return to form for Semisonic. This song is a lot of fun and as a bonus mentions Kansas City! Tune in as we talk about Semisonic's history while also discussing this song and sharing stories. Thanks for listening! Spotify Pla...
Frank Zappa - Apostrophe (')
September 02, 2022 21:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBHi Folks! We are listening to Frank Zappa's 1974 studio album "Apostrophe (')". This album is quite an experience and in Lee's opinion gives a snapshot of what Frank's music was all about. "Apostrophe (')" goes from fun light hearted too serious and back again. If Frank Zappa's music has been on your periphery for a while and you just don't know where to start we highly recommend this album! Thank you for listening! Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incomp...
A Tribe Called Quest - Peoples Instinctive Travels and The Paths of Rhythm
August 17, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHi Folks! For this episode we are listening to A Tribe Called Quest's debut album 'Peoples Instinctive Travels and The Paths of Rhythm'. Released in 1990 this album showcases what A Tribe Called Quest is all about. Lots of samples, very upbeat lyrics, overall an album that makes the listener smile. We share our thoughts on the songs, album and legacy of A Tribe Called Quest. Thanks for listening! Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/son...
The Raconteurs - Steady as She Goes
August 05, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBHi Folks! For todays episode we listen to The Raconteurs' song 'Steady as She Goes' off of their 2006 album 'Broken Boy Soldiers'. We talk about this supergroup featuring Jack White, Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler, as well as what we think the song means and of course the not one but two music videos. Thanks for listening! *Full episode dropping the middle of this month* Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmm...
Em Beihold - Numb Little Bug
July 13, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBHi Folks! In this episode we listen to Em Beihold's song "Numb Little Bug". This song talks about mental health, anxiety, prescriptions and coping. We share the parts of this song that spoke to us and a bit about our own mental health journeys. Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist! Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Of Monsters and Men - Beneath the Skin
July 01, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBHi Folks! We are listening to Of Monsters and Men's second album 'Beneath the Skin'. Released in 2015 this album could easily be classified as a concept album. With songs asking "what does it mean to be human?" we certainly have plenty to discuss. Thanks for listening! Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Jimmy Buffett - Songs You Know By Heart
June 17, 2022 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBHi Folks! For this episode we listen to Jimmy Buffett's 1985 album 'Songs You Know By Heart: Jimmy Buffett's Greatest Hit(s)'. We talk about how and possibly why Buffett's music speaks to such a wide variety of folks. We dive deep into the meaning behind some of his more introspective songs and as always we talk about what these songs have meant to us. Thanks for listening! Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever...
The Avett Brothers - I Should've Spent The Day With My Family
June 03, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MB*Trigger warning: this episode discusses gun violence*. Hi Folks, for this episode we take a listen to The Avett Brother's song 'I Should've Spent The Day With My Family' off of their 2020 EP 'The Third Gleam'. This song depicts a family hearing the news of a school shooting and processing that information. We do some processing of our own in the episode. Thank you for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/...
Ed Sheeran - First Times
May 18, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBHi Folks! For this episode we discuss Ed Sheeran's song 'First Times' off of his 2021 album "Equals". We discuss the songs origins, our interpretations and finding comfort amid chaotic moments. Thanks for Listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Stevie Wonder - Talking Book
May 06, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBHi Folks! We are discussing Stevie Wonder's 1972 album 'Talking Book'. This album is considered as the beginning of a turning point in Wonder's career and sees Wonder enjoying more artistic freedom from Motown Records. We share our thoughts and opinions on the tracks and recording process. Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
AJR - Birthday Party
April 20, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBHi Folks! This months bonus episode features AJR's song 'Birthday Party' off of their 2019 album Neotheater. The song's narrative follows someone who was born "one minute ago", as they welcome folks to their birthday party and ponder hopefully about this world they were born into. We also have some big news to talk about in this episode! Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlists Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-for...
Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly
April 01, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBHi Folks! For this episode we listen to Roberta Flack's 1973 album 'Killing Me Softly'. This album shows the range and depth of Flack's distinctive style. The songs on this album go from R&B to jazz to gospel and we love it all. Find out the history behind this album and why its so good at quieting out minds. Head over to Spotify to check out our companion playlists of songs featured in episodes of the podcast. Thanks for listening! Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod L...
Regina Spektor - Eet
March 16, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBHi Folks! For this bonus episode we listen to Regina Spektor's song "Eet". The song is off of Spektor's fifth studio album 'Far' and was released in 2009. Even if you have not heard Regina Spektor's name before you have probably heard one of her many songs that have been featured in movies and TV shows. This song gives us a lot to talk about. If you are new to the music or Regina Spektor start here! This song is a great representation of her style and song writing. Thanks for listenin...
Meat Loaf - Bat Out of Hell
March 04, 2022 06:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBHi Folks! For this full album episode we are listening to Meat Loaf's 1977 debut 'Bat Out of Hell'. We take a look at Meat Loaf's rough start in the music industry, his theater and acting careers, and his relationship with Todd Rundgren and Jim Steinman. Find out our thoughts on this album and what, all these years later, continue to make it a top seller year after year. Thanks for Listening! Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5...
Nazareth - Love Hurts
February 16, 2022 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBHi Folks! In honor of Valentine's Day happening we are making this month's bonus episode all about the song "Love Hurts". Originally written for the Everly Brothers in 1960 we listen to six versions that span the decades. We cover Roy Orbison, Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris, Jim Capaldi, Nazareth, Cher, and the Osborne Brothers' versions of "Love Hurts". Each brings something special and unique to their version. Find out what our favorite versions were and how the same song can have so...
David Bowie - The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars
February 04, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBHi Folks! We are listening to David Bowie's 1972 album 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars'. A concept album/rock opera/glam rock/proto-punk masterpiece. This album has a little bit of everything and tells the story of space alien Ziggy Stardust and his quest to save planet Earth from an apocalyptic event only to get side tracked by his ego and fail. That sounds like a lot for an album whose run time is only 38 minutes but its all in there. We discuss why this ...
Michael Franti and Spearhead - Hey Hey Hey
January 19, 2022 06:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBHi Folks! This bonus episode has us listening to Micheal Franti and Spearhead's song 'Hey Hey Hey'. Appearing on Franti's 2010 album 'The Sound of Sunshine' 'Hey Hey Hey' is a song that can be interpreted many different ways. We discuss how this song helped us set our intentions for the new year and what Franti is talking to us about in his lyrics. Learn more about Michael Franti's music and his work outside of music by visiting his website. Check out his podcast too, 'Stay Human with Mi...
The Band - Music from Big Pink
January 07, 2022 06:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBHi Folks! For the first album of the new year we talk about The Band's 1968 album 'Music from Big Pink'. Not only is this album one of the greatest debut albums from any group it is one of the greatest albums of all time. 'Music from Big Pink' sees The Band move from Bob Dylan's backing group to center stage. With songs cowritten by Dylan you know the lyrics are going to be wonderful, albeit a little open to interpretation. To us 'Music from Big Pink' is an album about redemption and t...
John Lennon and Yoko Ono/The Plastic Ono Band - Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
December 24, 2021 06:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBHi Folks! Christmas is the winter holiday we choose to celebrate and this year for our Christmas bonus episode we wanted to cover John Lennon and Yoko Ono/The Plastic Ono Band's song 'Happy Xmas (War Is Over)'. We ask the question: is this a protest song, Christmas song or both? We discuss the history of the song and artists as well as talk about Miley Cyrus and Sean Ono Lennon's version. And of course we talk about Celine Dion's truly bombastic version. Wherever you are this holiday sea...
Death Cab for Cutie - I Will Follow You into the Dark
December 15, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBHi Folks! For this bonus episode we listen to and discuss Death Cab for Cutie's song 'I Will Follow You into the Dark". First appearing on their 2005 album 'Plans' this acoustic solo ballad was well received by fans, even if it didn't do well in the charts. 'I Will Follow You into the Dark' deals a lot with themes of death, anticipation, grief, and thoughts about the afterlife. We talk about what this song means to us, how the music video helps depict the songs meaning and why this becam...
AJR - Ok Orchestra
December 03, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBHi Folks! Our last full album episode of 2021 is an Al pick! We take a listen to AJR's 'Ok Orchestra' album. This album offers a lot of deep lyrics and great beats with which to contemplate the deep lyrics too. 'Ok Orchestra' is a snap shot of the Millennial generation in 2021. Find out our thoughts behind this statement as well as how Tiny Tim (the singer/performer) and Spongebob Squarepants tie into AJR. Thanks for listening! Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: ...
Arlo Guthrie - City of New Orleans
November 17, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBHi Folks! We continue our November tradition by talking about Arlo Guthrie's version of 'City of New Orleans'. Originally penned by Steve Goodman, Arlo took this song and made it his own. Appearing on Arlo's 1972 album 'Hobo's Lullaby', 'City of New Orleans' would be the highest charting song of Arlo's career. We talk about Steve Goodman's, Arlo Guthrie's and Willie Nelson's version of this song. We also discuss trains, America and what we are thankful for this year. How does Willie's ...
Alanis Morisset - Jagged Little Pill
November 05, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBHi Folks! For this episode we cover Alanis Morisset's album 'Jagged Little Pill'. This album marked a stylistic change for Morisset's sound, trading in commercial pop for a harder grunge sound. The songs feature deeply personal lyrics and Alanis' unique vocal style. 'Jagged Little Pill' would go on to be Morisset's most popular album. Thanks for listening! Intro/Outro: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativec...
Screamin' Jay Hawkins - I Put A Spell On You
October 20, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBHappy Halloween folks! We continue our Halloween tradition this year by listening to Screamin' Jay Hawkins' song 'I Put A Spell On You'. Originally meant to be a Blues style ballad a night of heavy drinking made this song into one of the earliest examples of what we now know as Shock Rock. We discuss covers of this song by Creedence Clearwater Revival, Annie Lennox, Nina Simone and Bette Midler as well and discuss the similarities, differences and which versions we like best. Thanks for l...
Sonny Rollins - Saxophone Colossus
October 01, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBHi Folks! And now for something completely different. For this months episode we listen to a jazz album but not just any jazz album. We listen to 1956's (or 1957's depending on who you ask) landmark album "Saxophone Colossus" by Sonny Rollins. This album finds Sonny Rollins as bandleader to musicians Tommy Flanagan, Doug Watkins and Max Roach. We talk about all of the musicians and all of the songs (there are only five after all). We are excited to share our thoughts with you and hope yo...
Sonny Rollins - Saxophone Colossus
October 01, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBHi Folks! And now for something completely different. For this months episode we listen to a jazz album but not just any jazz album. We listen to 1956's (or 1957's depending on who you ask) landmark album "Saxophone Colossus" by Sonny Rollins. This album finds Sonny Rollins as bandleader to musicians Tommy Flanagan, Doug Watkins and Max Roach. We talk about all of the musicians and all of the songs (there are only five after all). We are excited to share our thoughts with you and hope yo...
Nathanial Rateliff & the Night Sweats - S.O.B.
September 15, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBHi Folks! For this months bonus episode we listen to the song "S.O.B.". Released in 2015 on their self titled debut album, "Nathanial Rateliff & the Night Sweats", "S.O.B." is a song that at its core is about drinking one's life away after a break up. Rateliff has also described "S.O.B." as a joke song and said he initially did not intend to record it but after positive audience reception decided too. "S.O.B." blends vintage R&B with new soul to create a wonderfully vintage sound. This s...
Johnny Cash - At Folsom Prison
September 02, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBHi Folks! For this months full episode we listen to Johnny Cash's 1968 album "At Folsom Prison". The first in a series of live albums from Cash all recorded in prisons. "At Folsom Prison" came at a pivotal time in Cash's career as the singer/song writer was trying to turn his career around after several years of limited commercial success. With June Carter, Carl Perkins and the Tennessee Three backing Cash "At Folsom Prison" became a huge success for both Cash and Columbia Records. This ...
Elton John - I'm Still Standing
August 18, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBHi Folks! For this bonus episode we listen to Elton John's song 'I'm Still Standing'. Released in 1983 on his album 'Too Low for Zero' this song has had somewhat of a resurgence in recent years thanks to Illumination Entertainment's 2016 film 'Sing'. We discuss how this is more then just a break up song and how we could all use a reminder sometimes that we, indeed, will still be standing! Of course we discuss the epic music video and Elton John's run in with none other then Duran Duran!?...
Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon
August 05, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBHi folks! We are listening to Pink Floyd's monumental album 'Dark Side of the Moon'. Perhaps the greatest concept album in history! This marked a big shift in Pink Floyd's sound and song writing. With Roger Waters taking the helm we get an album that explores life as well as mental health, greed, consumerism, time, space, and death. It is easy to see why this album has spent 957 weeks on the charts over the decades. Tune in to hear our thoughts on this album and Pink Floyd's evolution. ...
TOTO - Africa
July 14, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBHi Folks! For this bonus episode we listen to TOTO's song "Africa". Originally released in 1982 it was an instant hit and quickly landed at number one on the charts. In recent years "Africa" has gained new popularity thanks to a cover from the band Weezer. We will discuss both groups versions of the song and both band's music videos (yes TOTO's video is early 80's cheesy gold). As always we dive into the history of the band and the song. Tune in and find out why we love TOTO's version a...
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros - Up From Below
July 02, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBHi Folks! This episode finds us listening to the debut album from Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, 'Up From Below'. This album has a lot of fantastic songs (if you're only familiar with 'Home' that's okay) that cover a lot of topics from addiction to recovery, love to loss and what it means to be home. We discuss all of this as well as how this album could have been a product of the 1960's music scene, how Alex Ebert created the Edward Sharpe character and the departure of co-writer a...
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Mary Lambert - Same Love
June 16, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBIn honor of June being Pride Month here in the USA we are listening to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' song 'Same Love' featuring Mary Lambert. We talk about the importance of this song to the LGBTQIA+ Community as well as its calling out of the Hip-Hop Community. A song like this is of the utmost importance and we are so excited to talk about it with you. Happy Pride All! Love is Love! Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-fo...
Nirvana - MTV Unplugged in New York
June 03, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBHi Folks! For this full episode we are talking about Nirvana and their 1994 album 'MTV Unplugged in New York'. This album was a departure from previous Nirvana albums and showcases some of the band's lesser known songs as well as some covers, played (mostly) acoustically. Full disclosure we love this album and have a lot to talk about from set design to recording and of course what these songs mean to us. Thanks for listening! Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: http...
Pixar's - Lava
May 19, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBHi Folks! For this bonus episode we listen to a song that means an awful lot to us. We discuss the 'Lava Song' from the Disney Pixar short 'Lava'. Find out what inspired this song, the animated short and why it means so much to us. Thanks for listening! Intro/Outro: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Jimi Hendrix Experience - Are You Experienced
May 06, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBThere will only be one Jimi Hendrix. For this episode we look at Jimi's legacy and some of what he was able to accomplish with the release of this first album. Released in 1967 'Are You Experienced' took the world by storm. No one had every heard anything like what Jimi Hendrix and his band were playing. We will discuss Jimi, the writing and recording process and we will try our best to decipher the meanings of some of these rock and roll staples. Thanks for listening! Intro/Outro Music...
The Mountain Goats: This Year
April 21, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBFor this months bonus episode we listen to The Mountain Goat's song "This Year". Originally recorded in 2005 this song gained a lot of popularity in 2020. We discuss the history of the band, song and take a deep dive into the lyrics. We also celebrate the one year anniversary of the podcast! We also officially have a Facebook and Instagram page, just search Songs of Our Own Podcast. Thanks for listening! Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmm...