Settle down with the latest episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts for a musical trip from Boston to Denver to Los Angeles, as they review the 1974 soft-rock classic, “Please Come to Boston” by singer/songwriter (and man from Tennessee), Dave Loggins. We’ll discuss the best Secret Santa gifts for your worst coworkers, … Continue reading Please Come to Boston by Dave Loggins
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Monster Mash by Bobby (Boris) Pickett
Boo! Happy Halloween from THE STORY SONG PODCAST. In this special episode, we visit the laboratory in the poorly designed home of a slightly mad scientist and his dancing monsters. Join your hosts for their review of the classic 1962 novelty song, "Monster Mash" by Bobby (Boris) Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers. Hear the macabre tale of … Continue reading Monster Mash by Bobby (Boris) Pickett
SSP Classic: Space Oddity and Major Tom
BONUS EPISODE: Get ready for an out-of-this-world SSP Classic Episode. Join your hosts as they revisit their reviews of two different songs about the same character - the 1969 rock classic, "Space Oddity" by David Bowie AND the 1983 pop hit "Major Tom (Coming Home)" by German artist, Peter Schilling. Commencing countdown for this science … Continue reading SSP Classic: Space Oddity and Major Tom
Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going to Be a Long, Long Time) by Elton John
3… 2… 1… Liftoff! It’s time for a new episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. In this episode, your hosts review the timeless rock classic, “Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time),” composed and performed by Elton John with lyrics by Bernie Taupin, from the 1972 album, Honky Château. Learn … Continue reading Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going to Be a Long, Long Time) by Elton John
Tell Laura I Love Her by Ray Peterson
Start your engines, it's time for another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! On this episode, your hosts review the 1960 teen tragedy classic, "Tell Laura I Love Her," recorded by Ray Peterson and written by songwriting legends Jeff Barry and Ben Raleigh. You'll find out the cost - adjusting for inflation - of buying … Continue reading Tell Laura I Love Her by Ray Peterson
One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer by George Thorogood and The Destroyers
Belly up to the bar for the newest episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. This week, your hosts will be reviewing the 1977 blues / rock classic, "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer" by George Thorogood and the Destroyers. We will discuss how lovey dovey you schould get with a land lady, the best way … Continue reading One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer by George Thorogood and The Destroyers
Sylvia’s Mother by Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show
Don’t hang up! It’s the newest episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. In this episode, your hosts review the 1972 soft rock hit, “Sylvia’s Mother” by Dr. Hook and The Medicine Show. We’ll discuss Mrs. Avery’s true motives, payphone inflation, and the works of Shel Silverstein (both for children and for adults). So get your … Continue reading Sylvia’s Mother by Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show
Wake Up Little Susie by The Everly Brothers
Wake up! It’s time for another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. In their twentieth episode, your hosts discuss the 1950s rock and roll classic, “Wake Up Little Susie” by The Everly Brothers. Written by the prolific songwriting team of Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, and a #1 hit in 1957, this song was hot, and it … Continue reading Wake Up Little Susie by The Everly Brothers
SSP Classics: Run Joey Run by David Geddes
BONUS EPISODE: Every night, the same old dream — another SSP Classic Episode! For this special bonus episode, join your hosts and a chorus of angels as they revisit their review of the mid-70s pop hit, "Run Joey Run" by David Geddes. Don't walk; run, listener, run to hear the story of two dum-dums and … Continue reading SSP Classics: Run Joey Run by David Geddes
Teenage Dirtbag by Wheatus
Were you popular in high school? Did you attend prom WITH a date? Well then, this song is not about you. Luckily, THE STORY SONG PODCAST is for everyone! And we give a damn about you. In this episode, we review "Teenage Dirtbag," the 2000s alternative hit by Wheatus, and discuss whether this song is … Continue reading Teenage Dirtbag by Wheatus
