Baby, you’re missing something if you don’t listen to this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts as they do the best they can to review a little ditty called “Jack & Diane,” the 1982 hit by John Mellencamp. In this episode, we let it rock and let it roll while we discuss the power of a small-town football star, debutante field trips to the big city, and proper etiquette at five-star restaurants. So dribble off whatever you want and hold on to this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST as long as you can.

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“Jack & Diane” by John Mellencamp (from the album American Fool) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.

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BONUS EPISODE: On September 26, Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets brought the Echoes Tour to the historic Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York. In this special episode, your hosts discuss an amazing night of classic songs. 

PLUS, Dan talks to bassist and co-lead vocalist Guy Pratt about the tour and his prolific career, which includes work with Pink Floyd, Michael Jackson, and Madonna. 

Check out ROCKONTEURS, a podcast all about the real stories behind real music, hosted by Guy Pratt and Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp. 

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Filled with sadness? Filled with gloom? Don’t wait in the darkness of your lonely room — listen to this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts for their review of the classic 1970 hit, “Band of Gold'' by Freda Payne, written by legendary songwriters Holland-Dozier-Holland. In this episode, we’ll discuss record-breaking time between “I Do” and “I Don’t,” advance bookings for multiple honeymoon suites, and the modest genius of Edythe Wayne. So, walk back through that door and say “I Do” to this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST.

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“Band of Gold” by Freda Payne is available on the album Band of Gold on Tidal and on the album Freda Payne: Greatest Hits on Apple Music and Pandora. Re-recorded versions of “Band of Gold” by Freda Payne are available on Deezer, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.

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“Here” is another episode of the podcast where we can kick it and just listen to some music with a story — like we usually do. In this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, your hosts review the 2015 pop/R&B hit, “Here” by singer/songwriter Alessia Cara. In this episode, we’ll discuss pre-pandemic social distancing anthems, playact a fancy dinner party, and solve the mystery of the girl in the kitchen gossiping about her friends. So, tell your people when they’re ready that we’re ready with this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST.

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“Here” by Alessia Cara (from the album Know-It-All) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.

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Turn the radio on, turn the radio up for this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts as they review the 1994 #1 pop-rock hit, “Stay (I Missed You),” by Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories. In this episode, we’ll discuss the invention of glasses, feline-centric music videos, and rare opportunities to play the banjo. So STAY, listen hard, and pay attention to this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. So?

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“Stay (I Missed You)” by Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories (from the album Tails) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.

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The bell just rang for period one, and that means it’s time for another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts as they review the 2003 alternative rock song, “Hackensack,” by Fountains of Wayne. Get back to Hackensack (you’ll take the PATH and transfer to Jersey Transit at Secaucus) and learn every fun fact about the city of Hackensack, which we think was named after the song. And if you ever get back to Hackensack, THE STORY SONG PODCAST will be here for you.

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“Hackensack” by Fountains of Wayne (from the album Welcome Interstate Managers) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.

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BONUS EPISODE: Hello to you, our trusted friends. Have some joy and fun in the sun with this classic episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts as they revisit their review of the 1973 #1 hit song, “Seasons in the Sun” by Terry Jacks — a song that sounds like it might be about summer. Can a happy-sounding song be really, really sad? Did the Beach Boys make the best decision of their career? And what was that trusted friend’s name? Find out in this classic episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST, and wind down the summer with a downer of a song.

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Busted flat in Baton Rouge? Waiting for a train? Looking for that home? Well you’ve found it with this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts as they review the 1971 classic, “Me and Bobby McGee” written by SSP patron saint, Kris Kristofferson, and performed by rock legend, Janis Joplin. In this episode, we’ll thumb our way across the country in the least logical direction possible to discuss the long history of road trip snacks, new definitions of rock bottom, and trucking singalongs. So pull your harpoon out of a hopefully not-too-dirty bandana and play along! Because freedom’s just another word for this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. It’ll make you feel good, and feeling good is good enough for us. 

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"Me and Bobby McGee” by Janis Joplin (from the album Pearl) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, Deezer, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.

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BONUS: Beat the summer heat with this classic episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts as they revisit their review of the 1960 summer staple, “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” by Brian Hyland. Soak in all the summer fun while we discuss oversized novelty swimsuit cover-ups, mean girls who can count to four, and shame-induced hypothermia. So get out of the locker and slip into this classic episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST.

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"Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” by Brian Hyland (from the album The Bashful Blond) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Deezer, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.

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It’s time for the 90th episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts as they read into every word Gotye says in their review of his 2012 international hit song, “Somebody That I Used to Know” (featuring Kimbra). In this episode, we discuss drama-fueled dinner parties, the logic of reverse gaslighting, and rock stars with secret identities. So collect your records, change your number, and listen to this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. We’ll never treat you like a stranger.

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"Somebody That I Used to Know” by Gotye (from the album Making Mirrors) is available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, Deezer, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.

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