Life Through Lyrics

By Chris Beneck

An exploration of the history behind some great songs, artists, and bands as well as what their lyrics "might" mean. I will also take time to tell some stories and discuss how these songs have affecte... more

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How many episodes does Life Through Lyrics have?

The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.

Life Through Lyrics episodes:

May 07, 2019 Episode 7: "Pancho And Lefty"
Season 2 is finally here! In Episode 1 I discuss the history behind the Outlaw Country classic "Pancho and Lefty" and what the lyrics say to me personally. Join me as I take you on an interesting journey from the Wild West desert to a cold lonely hotel in Ohio......
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24min
December 23, 2018 Episode 6 "Merry Christmas From The Family"
A Holiday episode discussing Robert Earl Keen's Christmas Classic (at least to me) and the memories it conjures up of holidays past. Take a seat and have a listen.
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26min
December 05, 2018 Episode 5 - C.W. McCall and His Music
This episode features the story of not one song, but the creation of a character that brought an ad executive in his late 40's out of his office and into the recording studio, where he and his band would go gold in 1976. Listen for the whole story, it's quite a tale!
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23min
November 22, 2018 Episode 4 "East Bound and Down"
In this episode I discuss the story behind Jerry Reed's "East Bound and Down" as well as some of the history behind the movie "Smokey and the Bandit" and why they are both so important to me.
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24min
November 13, 2018 Episode 3 "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald"
In this episode, I examine one of my lifelong favorites. Gordon Lightfoot's "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" is by far one of his most famous songs, and has forever immortalized the "Fitz", her men, and the day she was lost. So, in honor of them and the anniversary of the tragedy please listen and enjoy Episode 3!
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25min
November 06, 2018 Episode 2 "Me and Bobby McGee"
On episode of LTL I discuss the history behind Kris Kristofferson's "Me and Bobby McGee" as well as tell some road stories as they relate to the lyrics of this classic piece of Americana.
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16min
November 06, 2018 Episode 1 "The Stories We Could Tell"
This episode focuses on Tom Petty and the Heartbreaker's version of "The Stories We Could Tell" from their "Pack Up the Plantation, Live" Album. I discuss the history of the song and what some of the most meaningful lyrics are to me.
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11min

FAQs about Life Through Lyrics:

How many episodes does Life Through Lyrics have?

The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.