BONUS EPISODE: Join your hosts as they bring an SSP Classic Episode to modern times. From Musker and Bugatti, the songwriters of everyone's favorite elevator song, "Heaven on the 7th Floor," we revisit the 80s pop hit, "Modern Girl" by Sheena Easton. Don't stay at home and watch your TV. Stay at home and listen … Continue reading SSP Classics: Modern Girl by Sheena Easton
Category: Music
Heaven on the 7th Floor by Paul Nicholas
Going up! On this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, join your hosts for a trip full of awkward small talk and Muzak, as they travel from the lobby to what some call heaven but others call a claustrophobic's nightmare. Come explore one of the many chapters in the career of actor/writer/singer Paul Nicholas as … Continue reading Heaven on the 7th Floor by Paul Nicholas
Rude by Magic!
Put on your best suit and race like a jet to the latest episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. In this edition, your hosts review the kind-of recent, international hit single, "Rude" by Canadian reggae fusion band, MAGIC! Say yes, say yes to Episode 13 of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Continue the conversation -- follow … Continue reading Rude by Magic!
Bust A Move by Young MC
Ok, Smarty. You know what to do. Bust a move while you listen to this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. In Episode 12, your hosts take you through the four short stories of Young MC's 1980s hip hop classic and wedding staple, "Bust A Move." This here's a tale for all the fella. And … Continue reading Bust A Move by Young MC
Happy Birthday, Fancy!
Happy Birthday to Reba McEntire, singer of one of our favorite story songs, "Fancy". It tells the story of a poor girl who's sent out to the streets by her mother to "be nice to the gentlemen" so they'll be nice to her. It's tough out there for Fancy, but she winds up making a … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Fancy!
Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Deep Blue Something
You'll say you want to hear a new episode of The Story Song Podcast. What about "Breakfast at Tiffany's" by Deep Blue Something? You remember that song. You kind of liked it. Well, that's the song that we've got. Join your hosts as they review this 1990s hit.
One Tin Soldier by Coven
Can't we all just get along? According to the Valley people, no. No, we cannot. Join us as we learn which side of the mountain to go to for the best soup, and that the real treasure is the friends you make on your way to attack a mountain kingdom. This week your hosts review … Continue reading One Tin Soldier by Coven
Jessie’s Girl by Rick Springfield
Jessie is a friend. Rick, not so much. Play along with the charade and try to figure out Jessie's girlfriend's name as Dan, Rachel, and Michael review Rick Springfield's 80s hit, "Jessie's Girl." Listen with those ears. Or is the point moot?
SSP Valentine’s Day Special – “El Paso” by Marty Robbins
Valentine's Day is a special day for The Story Song Podcast. For this special episode, we revisit our review of a classic 1950s country song about a man, a woman who may or may not know him, and a horse who wasn't even supposed to be there that day. Cuddle up with stupid cupid, eat … Continue reading SSP Valentine’s Day Special – “El Paso” by Marty Robbins
Knock Three Times by Tony Orlando and Dawn
Invite the neighbors over and relax with a 1970s classic. This week, Dan, Rachel, and Michael tear down walls to tell the story of “Knock Three Times,” by Tony Orlando and Dawn. Find out if Dawn is one person, two people, or just a concept.