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This is a podcast where two sisters bring to each episode the lyrics of a song. Neither sister knows the song until the show goes live. This element of surprise makes this show unique as the analysis ... more
FAQs about What Did They Mean By That?:How many episodes does What Did They Mean By That? have?The podcast currently has 79 episodes available.
February 10, 2022Episode 18- Throwing ShadeJoin us for a bonus round of Christine throwing all the shade. We will also drop a hint about some upcoming content. No in depth lyric analysis this time around, just some random musings from your favorite sisters. ...more36minPlay
February 07, 2022Episode 17- Fire and Rain- James TaylorMelomaniacs, Join us as Christine presents James Taylor, a staple in American singer-songwriter history. We'll discuss Fire and Rain and how it actually has nothing to do with a plane crash. Come listen and discover what James really meant by that with this tranquil, confessional song.Live Performance 1970James on Stephen Colbert in 2015Art by Kitty SopowSubscribe to Aunt Tracy's Place on YouTube...more31minPlay
February 03, 2022Episode 16- Killing Me Softly- Lori Lieberman/Roberta Flack/The FugeesJoin us as Julia presents this beautiful song with a controversial history. Who meant what when talking about being killed softly by who's song? Lori Lieberman's performanceLori Lieberman's performance of Empty ChairsWashington Post article regarding Lori's take on the song...more41minPlay
January 31, 2022Episode 15- What's Going On- Marvin GayeCome listen as we discuss the Prince of Soul's breakthrough hit. Marvin Gaye was more than a velvety voice, he was a pioneer in activism, paving the way for other Soul and R&B artists to embrace lyrics about turmoil, inequality, violence, and discrimination in the US. There is a reason this is in the top 10 songs of all time.Live performance 1980Live performance 1972Interview with Marvin Gaye 1983Art by Kitty SopowSubscribe to Ask Aunt Tracy's Place on YouTube!...more46minPlay
January 27, 2022Episode 14- Every Breath You Take- The PoliceJoin the sisters as we discuss one of the most played song in radio history. Is Sting a lover or a stalker? Or something else? We also call out Julia for her "Today years old" and try to math. It's a good one, folks. Also, Christine thinks this song has an entirely different video and talks about it like she knows what she's talking about. Every Breath You Take VideoNPR ArticleArt by Kitty SopowAunt Tracy's Place...more40minPlay
January 24, 2022Episode 13- Paradise by the Dashboard Light- Meatloaf- WITH SPECIAL GUESTSA tribute to this rock 'n roll legend, Meat Loaf, the sisters cover this prolific song and discuss it with special guests, Julia and Christine's parents. You don't want to miss this special episode!Music Video- Paradise by the Dashboard LightInterview with Dan Rather...more42minPlay
January 20, 2022Episode 12- Hey Ya!- OutKastYou know this song, or at least part of it... Shake it, shake it, shake it like a Polaroid Picture...the way OutKast demanded!Hey Ya! VideoNewsweek ArticleElizabeth DeVasto on TikTokYvonne MK MusicArt by Kitty Sopow...more35minPlay
January 17, 2022Episode 11 - All She Wants To Do Is Dance- Don HenleyThis is our first requested song! Thank you to our friend Sarah for recommending this hit song from 1984 by a prolific artist whose career has taken lots of twists and turns, but who remains a creator of catchy, memorable songs.Video- All She Wants To Do Is DanceJulia's shitArt by Kitty Sopow...more42minPlay
January 13, 2022Episode 10- Fake Plastic Trees- RadioheadMelomaniacs, listen as Julia presents one of Christine's favorite songs of all times, without even knowing it. Trust us, listeners, these sisters are in tune, not only to music, but to each other's whacky ways.Official VideoColbert InterviewInduction into Rock and Roll Hall of FameIsolated LyricsArt by Kitty Sopow...more42minPlay
January 10, 2022Episode 9- I will Always Love You- Dolly Parton/Whitney HoustonCritics said that Dolly's voice was "never as convincing as it was in this song." About Whitney, she made a "pop-gospel assertion of lasting devotion to a departing lover." But did she? Did Dolly write this about a departing lover, or someone else? An apparent love song, its actual meaning is much deeper. 1974 Performance by Dolly Parton1995 Interview of Dolly with Porter WagonerDolly performing the song to Porter at his 50 year anniversary with Grand Ole OpryI Will Always Love You video1992 Interview with Whitney about The BodyguardArt by Kitty Sopow...more36minPlay
FAQs about What Did They Mean By That?:How many episodes does What Did They Mean By That? have?The podcast currently has 79 episodes available.