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

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

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: Angie Baby by Helen Reddy

BONUS EPISODE:Turn off the rock-and-roll radio, and turn on this SSP Classic Episode. Join your hosts for a special episode about a special lady, as they revisit their review of the 1970s pop song, “Angie Baby.” This mysterious story song about a girl with magical powers who keeps people in her radio was a #1 … Continue reading SSP Classics: Angie Baby by Helen Reddy

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

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