Songs of Our Own: A Marital Tour of the Music That Shaped Us.

Hi Folks, we are chatting about a band that was all over the radio in the nineties and still pops up on stations when the mood is right, that's right we are talking about Hootie & the Blowfish and their song "Let Her Cry".  Appearing on their 1994 debut album Cracked Rear View, "Let Her Cry" is a song with a deep message that demands your attention.  Topics covered in this episode include attention and mental health. Thanks for listening!

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Intro/Outro Music:
Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hi, Al here! When I’m not podcasting, I run a company called Better Humans, Kansas City's team development provider. We work with humans of every age and capacity: Student groups looking for relationship building, sports teams needing coaching, or professional development for educators and businesses. Team building comes in many formats so visit our website at betterhumansheartland.com or send an email to [email protected].

Hi Folks!  We are talking about The Cure's "Just Like Heaven" off of their 1987 album Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me. We discuss the band, song and what this song means to us.  We also talk about the music video and the Watson Twins' 2009 cover.  Thanks for listening!

Spotify Playlist

Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hi Folks!  On this episode we talk about Old Crow Medicine Show and their song "Wagon Wheel".  With roots dating back to 1928, Bob Dylan recording the melody and what would become the chorus in 1973 and final lyrics taking place in the late 90's this song has been around and touched a lot of folks.  We talk all this, Darius Rucker's version and more. Thanks for listening!

Spotify Playlist

Intro/Outro Music:
Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hi Folks! Well after five seasons it's finally time to get the led out! That's right we are talking about the one and only Led Zeppelin and their classic song "Ramble On".  We discuss the history of the group, history of the song and how JRR Tolkien had a hand in this songs creation.  Thanks for listening!

Spotify Playlist

Intro/Outro Music:
Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hi, Al here! When I’m not podcasting, I run a company called Better Humans, Kansas City's team development provider. We work with humans of every age and capacity: Student groups looking for relationship building, sports teams needing coaching, or professional development for educators and businesses. Team building comes in many formats so visit our website at betterhumansheartland.com or send an email to [email protected].

Hi Folks!  We are talking about Dolly Parton's country classic "Jolene". We will dive into Dolly Parton's history as well as the history of the song.  We talk about Beyonce's cover and her updates to the lyrics and structure.  We discuss the White Stripes cover a bit too. Thanks for listening!

Spotify Playlist

Intro/Outro Music:
Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hi, Al here! When I’m not podcasting, I run a company called Better Humans, Kansas City's team development provider. We work with humans of every age and capacity: Student groups looking for relationship building, sports teams needing coaching, or professional development for educators and businesses. Team building comes in many formats so visit our website at betterhumansheartland.com or send an email to [email protected].

Hi Folks!  We are listening to and discussing Weird Al Yankovic's classic "Amish Paradise"!  This song is off of Weird Al's 1996 album "Bad Hair Day" and is a parody of Coolio's song "Gangsta's Paradise" which itself is a reworking of Stevie Wonder's song "Pastime Paradise".  We discuss how these songs resonate with us and much more.  Check out the songs we discuss in our official Spotify Playlist for season 5 (linked below). Thanks for listening!

Spotify Playlist

Intro/Outro Music:
Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hi Folks!  For this episode we are listening to Joni Mitchell's "Big Yellow Taxi". Originally released in 1970 on Joni's "Ladies of the Canyon" album "Big Yellow Taxi's" themes span from environmental awareness to deeply personal memories about a father's departure. We also discuss the Counting Crow's cover and read a very scathing review from the Village Voice.  As always thank you for listing!

Spotify Playlist

Intro/Outro Music:
Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hi, Al here! When I’m not podcasting, I run a company called Better Humans, Kansas City's team development provider. We work with humans of every age and capacity: Student groups looking for relationship building, sports teams needing coaching, or professional development for educators and businesses. Team building comes in many formats so visit our website at betterhumansheartland.com or send an email to [email protected].

Hi Folks!  We are listening to Sly and the Family Stone's song "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)".  This is a complex song that is both direct and open to interpretation.  Join us as we discuss the artist, song, chosen family and authenticity.  Thank you for listening!

Spotify Playlist

Intro/Outro Music:
Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hi, Al here! When I’m not podcasting, I run a company called Better Humans, Kansas City's team development provider. We work with humans of every age and capacity: Student groups looking for relationship building, sports teams needing coaching, or professional development for educators and businesses. Team building comes in many formats so visit our website at betterhumansheartland.com or send an email to [email protected].

Hi Folks! To kick off season 5 we are talking about Dispatch's song "The General".  An anti-war song written about/from the perspective of Civil War General, Robert E. Lee. Join us as we discuss the band, their song and share some of our own histories with "The General".  Thanks for listening!

Spotify Playlist

Intro/Outro Music:
Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hi, Al here! When I’m not podcasting, I run a company called Better Humans, Kansas City's team development provider. We work with humans of every age and capacity: Student groups looking for relationship building, sports teams needing coaching, or professional development for educators and businesses. Team building comes in many formats so visit our website at betterhumansheartland.com or send an email to [email protected].

Hi Folks!  For this episode we discuss the Christmas Classic "A Holly Jolly Christmas".  Written by Johnny Marks and most famously preformed by Burl Ives for the 1964 Rankin-Bass Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer TV special.  We discuss what we are thankful for this holiday season and what's next for the podcast in 2024.  As always thank you for listening and have a safe and happy holiday season.

Spotify Playlist

Intro/Outro Music:
Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/