This Song

By LIU Studios

What's This Song about?

Every song has its own history. The who, what, when, where, why, and how of the music we love. Join Thom Ruckert on This Song, and hear those stories.

A production of LIU Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org

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This Song episodes:

08.30.2018
This Song #44: The Monkees - Pleasant Valley Sunday
The story behind The Monkees' 1967 hit "Pleasant Valley Sunday" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org This Song is presented in memory of Thom Ruckert
08.23.2018
This Song #43: Route 66
The story behind the heavily-covered classic "Route 66" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org This Song is presented in memory of Thom Ruckert
08.16.2018
This Song #42: Tracy Chapman - Fast Car
The story behind Tracy Chapman's 1988 classic "Fast Car" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org This Song is presented in memory of Thom Ruckert
08.09.2018
This Song #41: Led Zeppelin - Stairway To Heaven
The story behind Led Zeppelin's 1971 classic "Stairway To Heaven" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org This Song is presented in memory of Thom Ruckert
08.02.2018
This Song #40: The Carpenters - Superstar
The story behind The Carpenters' 1971 classic "Superstar" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org This Song is presented in memory of Thom Ruckert
07.26.2018
This Song #39: Jerry Lee Lewis - Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
The story behind Jerry Lee Lewis' 1957 hit "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org This Song is presented in memory of Thom Ruckert
07.19.2018
This Song #38: Simon and Garfunkel - The Boxer
The story behind Simon and Garfunkel's 1969 classic "The Boxer" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
07.12.2018
This Song #37: Heart - Crazy On You
The story behind Heart's 1976 hit "Crazy On You" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
07.05.2018
This Song #36: Elvis Presley and Big Mama Thornton - Hound Dog
The story behind the Elvis Presley and Big Mama Thornton classic "Hound Dog" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
06.28.2018
This Song #35: Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire
The story behind Johnny Cash's 1963 classic "Ring of Fire" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
06.21.2018
This Song #34: Donovan - Sunshine Superman
The story behind Donovan's 1966 hit "Sunshine Superman" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
06.14.2018
This Song #33: James Brown - Papa's Got A Brand New Bag
The story behind James Brown's 1965 classic "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
06.07.2018
This Song #32: Jimi Hendrix - Purple Haze
The story behind Jimi Hendrix's 1967 classic "Purple Haze" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
05.31.2018
This Song #31: The Doors - Light My Fire
The story behind The Doors' 1967 classic "Light My Fire" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
05.24.2018
This Song #30: Janis Joplin - Half Moon
The story behind Janis Joplin's 1971 classic "Half Moon" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
05.17.2018
This Song #29: James Taylor - Fire and Rain
The story behind James Taylor's 1970 classic "Fire and Rain" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
05.10.2018
This Song #28: Barry McGuire - Eve of Destruction
The story behind Barry McGuire's 1965 hit "Eve of Destruction" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
05.03.2018
This Song #27: Sanford-Townsend Band - Smoke From a Distant Fire
The story behind Sanford-Townsend Band's 1977 hit "Smoke From a Distant Fire" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
04.26.2018
This Song #26: Pat Benatar - Hit Me With Your Best Shot
The story behind Pat Benatar's 1980 classic "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
04.19.2018
This Song #25: Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
The story behind Percy Sledge's 1966 classic "When A Man Loves A Woman" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
04.12.2018
This Song #24: Buffalo Springfield - For What It's Worth
The story behind Buffalo Springfield's 1966 hit "For What It's Worth" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
04.05.2018
This Song #23: Jim Croce - Time In A Bottle
The story behind Jim Croce's 1972 classic "Time In A Bottle" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
03.29.2018
This Song #22: 10cc - I'm Not In Love
The story behind 10cc's 1975 hit "I'm Not In Love" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
03.22.2018
This Song #21: Linda Ronstadt - Different Drum
The story behind the 1967 classic "Different Drum" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
03.15.2018
This Song #20: Chicago - 25 Or 6 To 4
The story behind Chicago's 1970 classic "25 Or 6 To 4" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
03.08.2018
This Song #19: Ray Charles - I Got A Woman
The story behind Ray Charles' 1954 classic "I Got A Woman" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
03.01.2018
This Song #18: Cream - Sunshine of Your Love
The story behind Cream's 1967 classic "Sunshine of Your Love" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
02.22.2018
This Song #17: Joni Mitchell - Big Yellow Taxi
The story behind Joni Mitchell's 1970 classic "Big Yellow Taxi" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
02.15.2018
This Song #16: Led Zeppelin - Fool in the Rain
The story behind Led Zeppelin's 1979 classic "Fool in the Rain" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
02.08.2018
This Song #15: Rush - Limelight
The story behind Rush's 1981 classic "Limelight" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
02.01.2018
This Song #14 Marvin Gaye - What's Going On
The story behind Marvin Gaye's 1971 classic "What's Going On" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
01.25.2018
This Song #13: Beach Boys - Good Vibrations
The story behind the Beach Boys' 1966 hit "Good Vibrations" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
01.18.2018
This Song #12: Carly Simon - You're So Vain
The story behind Carly Simon's 1972 classic "You're So Vain" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
01.11.2018
This Song #11: The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again
The origins of The Who's 1971 classic "Won't Get Fooled Again" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
01.04.2018
This Song #10: The Beatles - I Am The Walrus
The story behind The Beatles' 1967 song "I Am The Walrus" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
12.28.2017
This Song #9: Rolling Stones - You Can't Always Get What You Want
The story behind the Rolling Stones' 1969 hit "You Can't Always Get What You Want" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
12.21.2017
This Song #8: Aretha Franklin - Respect
The origins of Aretha Franklin's 1967 classic "Respect", including the original version by Otis Redding. A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
12.08.2017
John Lennon Tribute
Highlighting musical tributes to John Lennon by Paul McCartney and George Harrison. Listen to more of our original programs at WCWP.org
12.07.2017
This Song #7: Suzanne Vega - Tom's Diner
The story behind Suzanne Vega's 1989 classic "Tom's Diner" Listen to more of our original programs at WCWP.org This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
11.30.2017
This Song #6: Deep Purple - Smoke on the Water
The story behind Deep Purple's 1972 rock staple "Smoke on the Water" Listen to more of our original programs at WCWP.org
11.23.2017
This Song #5: Bob Marley - Buffalo Soldier
The story behind Bob Marley's reggae classic "Buffalo Soldier" Listen to more of our original programs at WCWP.org
11.16.2017
This Song #4: Carole King - You've Got A Friend
The origins of Carole King's 1971 classic "You've Got A Friend" Listen to more of our original programs at WCWP.org
11.09.2017
This Song #3: Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing
The story behind Dire Straits' 1978 hit "Sultans of Swing" Listen to more of our original programs at WCWP.org.
11.02.2017
This Song #2: America - A Horse With No Name
The story behind America's 1971 hit "A Horse With No Name" Listen to more of our original programs at WCWP.org.
10.26.2017
This Song #1: Bob Dylan - Like A Rolling Stone
The origins of Bob Dylan's 1965 classic "Like A Rolling Stone" Listen to more of our original programs at WCWP.org.

What's This Song about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

This Song episodes:

This Song #44: The Monkees - Pleasant Valley Sunday

This Song #43: Route 66

This Song #42: Tracy Chapman - Fast Car

This Song #41: Led Zeppelin - Stairway To Heaven

This Song #40: The Carpenters - Superstar

This Song #39: Jerry Lee Lewis - Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On

This Song #38: Simon and Garfunkel - The Boxer

This Song #37: Heart - Crazy On You

This Song #36: Elvis Presley and Big Mama Thornton - Hound Dog

This Song #35: Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire

This Song #34: Donovan - Sunshine Superman

This Song #33: James Brown - Papa's Got A Brand New Bag

This Song #32: Jimi Hendrix - Purple Haze

This Song #31: The Doors - Light My Fire

This Song #30: Janis Joplin - Half Moon

This Song #29: James Taylor - Fire and Rain

This Song #28: Barry McGuire - Eve of Destruction

This Song #27: Sanford-Townsend Band - Smoke From a Distant Fire

This Song #26: Pat Benatar - Hit Me With Your Best Shot

This Song #25: Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman

This Song #24: Buffalo Springfield - For What It's Worth

This Song #23: Jim Croce - Time In A Bottle

This Song #22: 10cc - I'm Not In Love

This Song #21: Linda Ronstadt - Different Drum

This Song #20: Chicago - 25 Or 6 To 4

This Song #19: Ray Charles - I Got A Woman

This Song #18: Cream - Sunshine of Your Love

This Song #17: Joni Mitchell - Big Yellow Taxi

This Song #16: Led Zeppelin - Fool in the Rain

This Song #15: Rush - Limelight

This Song #14 Marvin Gaye - What's Going On

This Song #13: Beach Boys - Good Vibrations

This Song #12: Carly Simon - You're So Vain

This Song #11: The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again

This Song #10: The Beatles - I Am The Walrus

This Song #9: Rolling Stones - You Can't Always Get What You Want

This Song #8: Aretha Franklin - Respect

John Lennon Tribute

This Song #7: Suzanne Vega - Tom's Diner

This Song #6: Deep Purple - Smoke on the Water

This Song #5: Bob Marley - Buffalo Soldier

This Song #4: Carole King - You've Got A Friend

This Song #3: Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing

This Song #2: America - A Horse With No Name

This Song #1: Bob Dylan - Like A Rolling Stone