Patches by Dickey Lee

Welcome to Old Shantytown! In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review "Patches" by Dickey Lee; a lighthearted, fun-filled early 60s pop hit about young love. Just kidding. We'll get through this tragic Romeo-and-Juliet story together. Not listening to this episode would just bring you disgrace.  Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST … Continue reading Patches by Dickey Lee

SSP Classics: Modern Girl by Sheena Easton

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

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

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

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

SSP Holiday Special 2 – Same Old Lang Syne by Dan Fogelberg

Don't forget the eggnog when you ring in the New Year with Dan, Rachel, Michael, Dan Fogelberg, his old lover, her architect husband, and an irate cashier who just wants to go home on Christmas Eve. In this special episode, the hosts analyze "Same Old Lang Syne," a 1980's holiday classic by singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg, … Continue reading SSP Holiday Special 2 – Same Old Lang Syne by Dan Fogelberg

Pearl’s A Singer by Elkie Brooks

PEARL'S A SINGER BY ELKIE BROOKS Meet Pearl, a singer in a nightclub. Join Dan, Rachel, and Michael at their beer-stained table as they sing songs, tell jokes, and dream of being Betty Grable, for an almost-philosophical discussion of "Pearl's a Singer" performed by Elkie Brooks and produced and co-written by legendary songwriters, Leiber and Stoller.