The Perfect Song For ... a podcast about the perfect song

Did you every hate a band, or a singer, or a musician ... and then somebody played you one song that changed your mind. All of a sudden, the band you though was average becomes unexpectedly great, or at least moderately listenable. Or you didn't know the band at all, and one song raised them to championship status. Here are six songs that might change your mind, or make up your mind .. and we choose the perfect song that, we think, will make all the difference. The contenders are: The Triffids - Wide Open Road; Carole King - I Feel The Earth Move ; Magnolia Electric Company - The Dark Don't Hide It; Coldplay - Amsterdam; The Replacements - Here Comes The Regulars; Billy Joel - Vienna. Contacts us with your ideas/suggestions on [email protected], and on the socials X: @perfectsongfor_ insta: #perfectsongfor or, if you are feeling generous, patreon.com/ThePerfectSongFor

You want to be a drummer, or appreciate drumming, or you love the drums but you need to know what is the perfect song to reach your drumming goals, which may or may not including thumping things with vigour. Hosts Fred de Vries and Tim Cohen are joined by an actual drummer - and general music obsessive - Mark Rosin provide some options. The contenders are A Guy called Gerald - Fabio; HelloGallo -NEU!; Paul Simon - 50 Ways to Leave your Lover; Phil Collins - In the Air Tonight; Beatles - Ticket to Ride; Led Zepplin - When the Levee Breaks; Surfaries - Wipe Out, The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again, Ja War - The Ruts. Join Rosin's famous Friday song by sending your name and mobile number to [email protected]. Contact us on [email protected], on X at @perfectsongfor_ ; donate (please!) at patreon.com/ThePerfectSongFor

Music and drugs have a long and varied history, but what is the perfect song to enjoy while you are high. The presenters, Fred de Vries and Tim Cohen have no personal experience in this regard, but they have friends, associates ... some close, some distant, who may have indulged a bit, from time to time. And they have advised on ThePerfectSongFor ... getting high. Contact us with your preferences on [email protected] and for support to make and market this podcast and take on more guests, www.patreon.com/ThePerfectSongFor

There is a feeling .. or is there? You think their may be, you hope there is, this may be it! You want to test to see if the feeling is reciprocated. What would the perfect song be if you want to flirt ... but carefully. With subtlety. This week Fred de Vries, and Tim Cohen are joined by special guest, Fizz Carr, co-author of The River Cottage Family Cookbook. Did we hit the right note? [email protected] @perfectsongfor #perfectsongfor #fizzcarr

You own a bar, and things are getting rowdy; its time to close. But what song do you put on? You have a house party, but its getting late and the neighbours are complaining, the cops are prowling and you have to close things down. What do you put on the sound system? You own a club, same thing, last song. Music writers Fred de Vries and Tim Cohen provide some options, and choose the perfect song for ... closing time. E: [email protected] X: @perfectsongfor_ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/perfectsongfor?

You've been robbed! Literally. You feel upset, invaded, violated and ... well ... poorer. What music do you listen to now? How do you bounce back? Journalists and music writers Fred de Vries and Tim Cohen have some suggestions. Email = [email protected]; X = theperfectsongfor_ ; Insta = @theperfectsongfor ; full songs on Spotify and Apple Music playlists.

Its unpleasant, but there is no way out - you've gotta do it. But you need a song which will pump you up, make you feel good, motivate you, and push you over the hump. But what is the perfect song for facing up to a difficult situation? Listen up. Hosts Fred de Vries and Tim Cohen are joined by author Jo-anne Richards. As usual, full songs on Spotify and Apple music; email us on [email protected], X is @PerfectSongFor_

You are on a road trip with a friend. There is some competition about what everyone should listen to, with some slight, passive-aggressive overtones. You need to play something that will impress your friend/s and settle the argument, but what song would that be? Here are six songs to choose from and our favourite. Email us at [email protected] if you agree, disagree or have your own suggestions. The full songs are on Spotify and Apple Music playlists.

Fred de Vries and Tim Cohen discuss the perfect post-operation musical remidy. You get out of hospital, you get home, what song do you put on? Are you feeling the need for up-liftment and healing, or are you, like Fred, still dreaming about the nurse. Find out in our podcast; full versions of the songs in Spotify and Apple playlists; email us your suggestions and alternatives at [email protected]

This is the first episode of our podcast where we, journalists, music writers and friends, discuss songs that come to mind when you think of a idea or situation. This time the situation is the ideal songs for a podcast about the perfect song!