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Ain't No Sunshine (Bill Withers) - Episode 306 Feb 08, 2019

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Groove along with us as Black History Month continues! We’re talking about the most down-to-Earth music legend of all time and celebrating his classic hit, “Ain’t No Sunshine.” In This Episode: -“Grandma’s Hands” and the art of sampling -Is Joe Cocker the greatest “cover artist” of all time? -Some Matlock ish in Meet the Band, and - Who would induct you into the Rock n Roll HOF?

Midnight Train to Georgia (Gladys Knight & the Pips) - Episode 305 Feb 01, 2019

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Let's Pip it up! The pod is celebrating Black History Month and kicking it off with this classic ear worm from Gladys and the lads. In this episode: - The original title of this song was what now? - Fat-back bass - Pips, pips, and more pips! - James Bond trivia

Enter Sandman (Metallica) - Episode 304 Jan 25, 2019

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Awww, yea-heh!! Get your rock fist in the air and bang that head with us as we dive into Metallica's signature song (at least if you're posers like us!). In this episode: - We definitely say some stuff that Metallica die-hards will hate us for; - Reverse Covers; and -That old guy in the video is NOT who the internet says he is.

You Make My Dreams (Hall and Oates) - Episode 303 Jan 18, 2019

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Bop along and get ready for the feel-good earworm of 1981, Hall and Oates' "You Make My Dreams." In this episode: - A Philadelphia gang fight - What is blue-eyed soul, and is it racist? - a cover version that’s so bad we needed a pallet cleanser, and - a new "Meet the Band" jingle that's so embarrassing it made my kid leave the room!

(Everything I Do) I Do It For You (Bryan Adams) - Episode 302 Jan 11, 2019

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There's no love like your love! Grab some arrows and impress your favorite maiden with Bryan Adams' 1991 classic ballad. Also in this episode, we learn a LOT we didn't know about Shania Twain and we accuse Bryan Adams of pushing 70. Enjoy!

Man in the Mirror (Michael Jackson) - Episode 301 Jan 04, 2019

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Sha-mone! Grab your crotch and turn up your winter coat, it's time to give one of the all-time greats his due. That's right, Michael Jackson is our Season 3 opener, and we can't wait to deep-dive into his inspirational classic with you. We'll talk Quincy Jones, the California Raisins, and the beauty of the hanging 4 chord. Season 3--let's go!! As always, leave us a review to help the show get in front of more folks, and connect with us for Shenanigans, merch, and more. Join our Facebook group for weekly threads, fun discussions and more: Facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod Twitter/Instagram: @GreatSongPod Merch and archives at greatsongpodcast.com

Christmas Time is Here (Bonus Episode) Dec 14, 2018

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AKA "Why Willie Mays and Coca-Cola are Responsible for Your Childhood." Deck them halls and all that! Get in the Christmas feels with Rob and JP, and learn the really pretty unlikely story of an all-time Christmas classic. Be friends with us! facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod Twitter/Insta: @greatsongpod Archives and merch always open at greatsongpodcast.com.

Best of Season 2 Nov 23, 2018

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All (well, most of) the funniest moments from season 2, including a few moments not included previously. Have a good laugh at or with us, and we'll see you at season 3 unless we've got something devastatingly sneaky up our sleeves...

Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen) - Season 2 Finale, Episode 225 Nov 02, 2018

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Oh yeah! We went big for the Season 2 Finale and tackled one of the most epic rock tunes of all time! Here's everything you want to know about Queen's signature classic, plus tons of our world famous sidebars™. Thanks for listening, and don't worry - season 3 will be here before you know it!

The Devil Went Down to Georgia (Charlie Daniels) - Episode 224 Oct 27, 2018

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It's the week of Halloween, and in tribute we're talking about our favorite song about the devil! Rob and JP talk Satan, fiddles, and a weird amount of baseball for a song about...well, Satan. As always, leave us a review to help the show get in front of more folks, and connect with us for Shenanigans, merch, and more. Join our Facebook group for weekly threads, fun discussions and more: Facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod Twitter/Instagram: @GreatSongPod Merch and archives at greatsongpodcast.com

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