What Did They Mean By That?

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Episode 28- Redemption Song- Bob Marley Mar 21, 2022

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Join us as we discuss the last song on the last album recorded by the master of Reggae, Bob Marley. A song of triumph, faith, and forgiveness, it's a beautiful acoustic song outside the box of Marley's usual wheelhouse, and so worth it.

Live Performance

Live Performance and Interview

Johnny Cash and Joe Strummer's cover

Episode 27- Love It If We Made It- The 1975 Mar 17, 2022

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****Listener Discretion Advised*** This episode contains adult content and profanity

Join us as Julia shares a song by a band she's obsessed with! The 1975 may not be on your playlist yet, but after this, you jut might become a fan. This episode takes a look at each line of the song, necessary to understand these cryptic, but still hopeful lyrics.

Official Video of "Love it if We Made it"

Live performance of "Love it if We Made It"

Interview with Matty Healy of The 1975

Prince's "Sign O' The Times" Video

What is the Liberal Kitsch

Episode 26- I've Got Friends In Low Places- Garth Brooks- PLUS A SPECIAL GUEST! Mar 14, 2022

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Do you have friends in low places? What did Garth Brooks mean by that? Or was it even Garth who wrote the song? Listen to get these questions answered about this country icon.

Also, we're very excited to host our guest, Jen Norman, a talented musician out of St. Louis. Join the sisters, plus one, to talk about low places where friends live, her Moon Baby song, and what she and Garth meant by the words to these beloved songs.

1990 Performance by Brooks

Bud Lee, writer of "Friends in Low Places"

New Edition of Friends in Low Places with Jason Aldean, George Strait, and Florida Georgia Line

Jen Norman's Website

Jen Norman on Spotify

Jen Norman on AppleMusic

Jen Norman YouTube Channel

Jen Norman on Pandora

Episode 25- No Rain- Blind Melon Mar 10, 2022

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Tune in for this 90's hit. A happy song, with an iconic video, and epic vocals. Everyone knows this one, but let's talk about this band, this song, and Shannon Hoon's short career. Lots of love in this one.

Music Video "No Rain"

1994 No Rain Performance

Guns 'N Roses Video

1994 "Soup" Performance

Episode 24- The Reflex- Duran Duran Mar 07, 2022

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You loved this band in 1984, didn't you? And crushed hard on its members. You also would sit in front of the TV and wait to see premiers of each of their videos. This is THE band of the 80's and they did not disappoint. However, what the heck did any of them mean by anything they ever wrote? We'll take a stab at figuring out this one, and are sure to surprise you along the way. Office video The Reflex Performance at Live Aid 1985 Band answers fan questions 1983 What Did They Mean By That Playlist Daisy Eagan's Strange and Unexplained Lost Dog Street Band Aunt Tracy's Place on YouTube Art by Kitty Sopow

Episode 23- Cornflake Girl- Tori Amos Feb 28, 2022

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Listen as the sisters take a deep dive into a song by a woman who was born to sing and play the piano like a BOSS! This feminist icon, with her fiery red hair and sultry demeanor wrote this song about the relationship between women, and a very dark connection to a Alice Walker novel. You don't want to miss this one, melomaniacs. #girlpower

Cornflake Official Music Video

Interview on MTV

Live Performance and commentary by Tori on VH1

Tori covers Smells Like Team Spirit

Art by Kitty Sopow

Episode 22- Zombie- The Cranberries Feb 24, 2022

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Join the sisters in musical commentary of this Irish band of the 1990s. With one of the most memorable female vocalists in rock history, this band nailed it with this protest song, and so much more. This song's meaning may be sad, but the music of this band continues to bring such joy to the world. RIP Delores.

Zombie Official Video

2009 interview Dolores O'Riordan

1994 Interview Delores O'Riordan

Art by Kitty Sopow

Episode 21- Waterfalls- TLC Feb 21, 2022

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Join the sisters in this musical commentary of these QUEENS of the early '90's. With an upbeat and catchy tempo, the lyrics might not quite match the enthusiasm of the music. What did these ladies mean by this?

Music Video

Interview after the Grammy Awards

Bette Midler Cover

The Other Guys quotes

Cover art by Kitty Sopow

Episode 20 - Michael Jackson- Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' Feb 17, 2022

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Written exclusively by Michael, and the opening track of Thriller, we bet you don't know what he meant by this. A 1982 hit, and one performed live with fast tempo and the energy only this icon can bring, after you listen, this just might become your favorite from the King of Pop.

MJ Live performance 1987

MJ Live Performance 1997

Excerpt from "This is It" Documentary 2009

Manu Dibango Live Performance 1983

MJ 30 year anniversary concert with Usher and Whitney Houston- 2001 (Go to the 2:05)

Art by Kitty Sopow

Episode 19- Hurt- Nine Inch Nails and Johnny Cash Feb 14, 2022

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Take a listen as we discuss Trent Reznor and this Nine Inch Nails classic. True to her love of dark, brooding, sad songs, Julia presents the obvious messages in this song, along with the little known facts you'll want to know about this impactful artist and his 1995 song. Also, if you thought you heard a different version of this song before, you're not wrong. That's Johnny Cash covering it in 2003. There never was a more unlikely, but perfect pair.

Johnny Cash video

Nine Inch Nails video

Netflix- Song Exploder Episode

Art by Sopow Art

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