Maybe not the most popular song, but certainly one of the most beautiful.  Christine agrees with New Musical Express who, in 2014 rated this the 12th best song of all time.  If you're not familiar with The Smiths, this is the perfect one to wet your whistle.  And, check out the covers by various artists listed below.  Also in this episode, a special segment, "What Did the Trolls Mean by That?" and a joke by our favorite kid.

1986 Live Performance- The Smiths

Johnny Marr and Eddie Vedder

Covered by Noel Gallagher

Covered by the Cranberries

Covered by The Killers

Covered by Miley Cyrus

Art by Kitty Sopow

***TRIGGER WARNING- THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES DRUG ADDICTION AND MENTAL ILLNESS***

Julia throws Christine a fast ball in this one.  Listeners will be yelling at the speakers, and yes, go ahead and throw shade.  But breaking down this song and the unique style of this band will send you playing The Chili Peppers on repeat.

Soul to Squeeze Video

Art by Kitty Sopow

Aunt Tracy's Place on Youtube

We can't sugar coat it, listeners, we are throwing shade in this episode.  When there's shade to be thrown, we can't help ourselves.  Called, The Strangest Lyrics of All Times, we dive in to this song, that may not be that strange if only the writer would have added an 's' to a word.  How can that have such an effect on a song?  Listen and find out.  Side note, we love The Killers.

Also, melomaniacs, we're going down to one episode a week for the summer, but look out, fall, we got new ideas on the way!

Music Video- Human

Christine's choice for the best Killers Song

Art by Kitty Sopow

***TRIGGER WARNING*** This episode discusses mental illness and eating disorders.

Official video of "Ana's Song"

2018 Interview with Daniel Johns

"Who is Daniel Johns" Podcast

Art by Kitty Sopow

Well, Christine couldn't wait any longer to feature these artists, in the top 4 songs of those expected by Julia for Christine to rave about.  Join us as Julia pegs right off the bat exactly what Amy and Emily meant by that when they said, "there's more than one answer to these questions pointing me in a crooked line."

Video of Closer to Fine

Art by Kitty Sopow

***TRIGGER WARNING***  THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES GUN VIOLENCE, INCLUDING SCHOOL SHOOTINGS

Join Julia and Christine as they determine what Slick Rick meant by that in this 1988 song, an actual cautionary tale for young people about violence and walking down the trajectory of a dark path.  This leads into discussion of the recent school shooting, a heartbreaking event that no child should ever have to endure. 

Video- Children's Story

Ted Talk on sampling music

Dan Duffy's blog on school shootings

We don't even dive into what they mean by these lyrics, because, does it even matter?  Give this one a listen, it doesn't disappoint.

We've chosen not to show any links, because well...just listen...Julia has some feelings about this song.  Can you blame her? 

***TRIGGER WARNING*** Discussion of suicide

Join us to discuss a song you know and love.  Who out there doesn't know these lyrics?  But what is it about?  When did you hear it first?  Is it about this person or that?  Find out on in Episode 41.

Elton John's earlier performance

Elton John's performance at Princess Diana's funeral

Art by Kitty Sopow

Join us for a tribute to moms, with a song by an absolute angel.  If you don't know Kate Bush's voice, you need to know!  Listen and get yourself acquainted with both Ms. Bush, and a highly recommended film, "She's Having a Baby."

Kate Bush's video

Maxwell's video

Maxwell live unplugged

Art by Kitty Sopow

***Trigger Warning*** This episode mentions suicide, war casualties and injuries, and euthanasia.  

This is a dark one, Melomaniacs.  Metallica based this song on a book and film that brings the listener face to face with the most horrendous of casualties of war.  But does it have a happy ending?  Is a happy ending even possible?  

One Video

Johnny Got His Gun- Wikipedia