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Old friends, working musicians, and noted know-it-alls, Tom Bridwell & Chris Holt expound on the backstory of a classic song and explain what makes it great.... more
FAQs about The Backstory:How many episodes does The Backstory have?The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.
June 19, 2024The Backstory #24 - Paul Is DeadWe dispel the absurd conspiracy theory that Paul McCartney has been dead since 1966....more45minPlay
March 05, 2024The Backstory #23 - We Are The WorldWe nourish on 1985's hunger-fighting hymn, We Are The World by supergroup USA For Africa....more58minPlay
January 19, 2024The Backstory #22 - The Skynyrd Plane CrashWe recount the details of the infamous plane crash that killed members of Lynyrd Skynyrd....more27minPlay
January 19, 2024The Backstory #21 - Radio, RadioWe discuss the controversial song by Elvis Costello that led to his 12-year ban from SNL....more27minPlay
September 29, 2023The Backstory #20 - Lost GuitarsCholt regales us with two oddly similar stories of famous lost then found Gibson Les Pauls....more33minPlay
September 25, 2023The Backstory #19 - Nothing Compares 2UWe remember Sinéad O'Connor and her powerful cover of Nothing Compares 2U. ...more39minPlay
May 02, 2023The Backstory #18 - Chords, Lyrics, and CourtWe discuss songs that sound like other songs....more1h 14minPlay
May 02, 2023The Backstory #17 - Bittersweet SymphonyWe discuss the bittersweet history of The Verve's, Bittersweet Symphony. ...more29minPlay
April 18, 2023The Backstory #16 - Bohemian RhapsodyWe discuss Queen's mega-hit, Bohemian Rhapsody....more55minPlay
April 18, 2023The Backstory #15 - I Will Always Love YouWe discuss Dolly Parton's ballad, I Will Always Love You....more33minPlay
FAQs about The Backstory:How many episodes does The Backstory have?The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.