Behind The Song: Classic Rock Chronicles

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Unpacking Traffic's Prog-Rock Gem: "The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys" Jun 25, 2025

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Join Janda on a deep dive into Traffic’s “The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys,” a nearly 12-minute epic song co-written by Steve Winwood and Jim Capaldi that defies any kind of pop logic from the band that has had a lasting impact on progressive rock and beyond. Check out the story in the new episode of the Behind The Song podcast.

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The Classic Rock Songs That Shaped Janda's Formative Years Jun 18, 2025

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From David Bowie to Zeppelin to Janis Joplin, Janda goes through a list of classic rock songs that opened the door to classic rock and shaped her taste in this genre of music. Check it out in this bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast!

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Janda and Christian talk Classic Rock Cover Songs! Jun 11, 2025

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Listen in on this conversation about classic rock cover songs that might just transcend the original! From Creedence Clearwater Revival’s take on “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” to Nirvana’s version of “The Man Who Sold The World," check out this chat about covers that really rock in the new bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast.

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How Bad Company became the supergroup that ruled the 70's Jun 04, 2025

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Dive in to the new episode of the Behind The Song podcast as Janda explores Bad Company: the supergroup, the song, and the debut album. Find out how the band crafted their authentic sound and their identity to become an essential part of mid-70's hard rock 🎵

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Janda and Christian talk notable guitar solos! (Part 4) May 28, 2025

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In the new bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast, listen in as the conversation continues about notable, memorable classic rock guitar solos. In this fourth installment, Pete Townshend, Mark Knopfler, and Eddie Van Halen are in the spotlight!

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Janda and Christian talk Classic Rock Summer Songs! May 21, 2025

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Listen in on this conversation about classic rock songs that just feel like summertime! From Mungo Jerry to ELO, warm up with a great list of tunes to put you in a summer state of mind. Check it out on the new bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast.

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Unpacking a Gen X anthem: Nirvana's “Smells Like Teen Spirit” May 14, 2025

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In this episode of the Behind The song podcast, Janda unpacks Nirvana's “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” the song that defined an entire generation. From the enigmatic lyrics to the raw energy that served as an antidote to the excess of the 80’s, get into how this song’s impact can’t be overstated, why it remains timeless and how it revolutionized rock music.

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Janda and Christian talk Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2025! May 07, 2025

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In this bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast, listen in as Janda and producer Christian chat about some of this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame most deserving honorees, including Warren Zevon, Nicky Hopkins, and Bad Company.

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Janda and Christian talk notable guitar solos! (Part 3) Apr 30, 2025

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In the new bonus episode of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda and Christian come back for round three of their chat about classic rock guitar solos. This time around, the conversation centers around Joe Walsh, Mike Campbell and Mick Ronson and three very memorable songs!

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As Long As It Was Deep: Unpacking “Just What I Needed” by The Cars Apr 23, 2025

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In this episode of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda dives into “Just What I Needed,” the first hit single released from The Cars’ self-titled debut. A song that proves even the catchiest little tunes can actually be very complex, expressing a feeling that's hard to verbalize. And the killer opening riff borrows from a 1960’s bubblegum pop hit! Get into it in the new episode of the Behind The Song podcast.

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