The Great Song Podcast

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Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) - Christopher Cross - Episode 204 Jun 08, 2018

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This week we celebrate the King of Yacht Rock himself! Feel the breeze and let your flamingo flag fly! Also, Michael McDonald, Penguino Rodgriguez, and the sax intro that stumped Rob. Join our Facebook group for weekly threads and fun discussions! facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod Twitter/Instagram: @greatsongpod Archives and merch at greatsongpodcast.com.

Fire and Rain (James Taylor) - Episode 203 Jun 01, 2018

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James Taylor is ready to get all up in your feels on this week's episode, and so are Rob and JP. We'll laugh, we'll cry; we'll insult John Denver. Let's get to work!

In The Air Tonight (Phil Collins) - Episode 202 May 25, 2018

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Drowning conspiracies, gated reverb and teenagers who can't wait 3 minutes for a groove...we cover all that and more as we get into another all-time smash, Phil Collins' signature hit, "In The Air Tonight." Join our Facebook group for weekly threads and fun discussions! facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod Twitter/Instagram: @greatsongpod Archives and merch at greatsongpodcast.com.

Where the Streets Have No Name (U2) - Episode 201 May 18, 2018

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We're BACK for SEASON 2! Join Rob and JP as we get back to business--Jersey Mikes, dotted quarter delays, and our favorite 1-2 punches to open an album. All this and much more as we get into U2's classic from The Joshua Tree. Join our Facebook group for weekly threads and fun discussions! facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod Twitter/Instagram: @greatsongpod Archives and merch at greatsongpodcast.com.

Best of Season 1 May 11, 2018

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To get you ready for next week's Season 2 premiere, we've got our favorite jokes and moments from Season 1 compiled in a big ol'...pile, I guess, of audio fun. Enjoy this XL look back at the first season of the rest of your podcast life. Cheers!

Abbey Road Suite (The Beatles) - Episode 124 Mar 30, 2018

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The last regular episode of Season 1 is the first ever double-lenth XL Episode! We take a deep dive into the delicious well that is Abbey Road and discuss the 16-minute mashup that comprises the last tracks the Beatles ever recorded together. It's beautiful; it's weird; it rocks--it's the Abbey Road B-side Suite.

Celebration (Kool & the Gang) - Episode 123 Mar 23, 2018

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There's a party goin' on RIGHT HERE, and your ears are invited! Rob and JP break down Kool & the Gang's ubiquitous smash hit, Celebration, and discuss search engines and Rob's really weird concert souvenir.

Black Velvet - Episode 122 Mar 16, 2018

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Rob describes this song as "sweaty" and that's disgusting. But everything about it is magic. Be musically whisked away to the heart of the deep south with this...hold on, Alannah Myles is CANADIAN??

Who Can it Be Now (Men at Work) - Episode 121 Mar 09, 2018

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Rob has burning questions. JP has quick answers that negate ALL of them. Find out the story behind Men at Work's 80's classic. Also in this episode: sax hooks, copyright infringement, and no mentions of Rascall Flatts. Join our Facebook group for weekly threads, fun discussions, and shenanigans: facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod Twitter/Instagram: @greatsongpod Merch and archives at greatsongpodcast.com.

Life is a Highway - Episode 120 Mar 02, 2018

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A true Canadian classic--yeah, that's right, CANADIAN! Tom Cochran's ultimate road song gets us grooving this week in what's probably the funniest episode yet. Also - polyrhythms, Bob Dylan's harmonica, and we spend quite a bit of time raging about Rascal Flatts. Join our Facebook group for weekly threads, fun discussions, and shenanigans: facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod Twitter/Instagram: @greatsongpod Merch and archives at greatsongpodcast.com.

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