Good Songs

By Isaac Himmelman

What makes a good song?

"Good Songs" is weekly father and son podcast on life, fatherhood, and songwriting.

Grammy and Emmy nominated singer-songwriter Peter Himmelman and his son filmmaker and jou... more

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How many episodes does Good Songs have?

The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.

Good Songs episodes:

May 27, 2021 Refugee - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Peter and Isaac discuss one of Peter's all time-favorite songs as well as the liberating potential of good songwriting.
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8min
May 20, 2021 The End of the World - The Cure
Peter and Isaac discuss the songwriting of The Cure and the power of a damn good hook.
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9min
May 05, 2021 Slayer - Dave Deporis
Peter and Isaac discuss a strange and cerebral song by of one the greatest songwriters you've never heard of.
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12min
April 29, 2021 Tis the Damn Season - Taylor Swift
Isaac and Peter discuss the genius of Taylor Swift's songwriting, and the importance of specificity in good lyrics.
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8min
April 22, 2021 When Doves Cry - Prince
Peter shares with Isaac the legacy of Prince and his classic song, as well as the often overlooked importance of a good song title.
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8min
April 13, 2021 Ultralight Beam - Kanye West
In the first episode of "Good Songs" Isaac Himmelman introduces his father Peter Himmelman to a different kind of songwriting in Kanye's strange haunting neo-gospel favorite from 2016.
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9min

FAQs about Good Songs:

How many episodes does Good Songs have?

The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.