Songs of Our Own: A Marital Tour of the Music That Shaped Us.

Hi Folks! We are talking about our first ever country song on the pod today, "Next Thing You Know" by Jordan Davis. Hear our thoughts about this song and why it took so long to finally listen to a country song.  Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creative...

Hi Folks! For this episode Al is joined by special guest Melody Rowell to talk all things Taylor Swift. Melody is a T-Swift super fan and owner Yellow Armadillo Studios where she produces several award winning podcasts.  Topics for the episode include Taylor (duh), Women's History Month, Sexism and the general state of the world.  Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbe...

Hi folks! We are discussing the Queen of Soul herself, the one the only Aretha Franklin.  We will be taking about the 1968 recording and the 1980 version used in The Blues Brothers.  There is a lot to talk about. As always thank you for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://crea...

Hi Folks! We are talking about Jefferson Airplane and their song "Volunteers" off of their 1969 album of the same name.  This song is as relevant today as it was in 1969.  Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hi, Al here...

Hi Folks!  We're discussing Wham!'s song "Last Christmas".  We will talk about the songs history and why a "sad" Christmas song is just what you need sometimes. We are also have to talk about the Whamageddon game, join us in Whamhalla won't you! As always thank you for listening and we will see you in 2025! Spotify Playlist for Season 5 Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat...

Hi Folks!  We're chatting about The Grateful Dead's "Touch of Grey".  This was the only chart topping song for the group and introduced a lot of people to their music.  We will discuss what this meant for the band and why this song is still so good and resonates with, most, Deadheads.  Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist for Season 5 Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevi...

Hi Folks! For this year's Halloween Special we are talking about the one, the only "Monster Mash". Debuing in 1962 on the album "The Original Monster Mash" from Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers the "Monster Mash" has become a Halloween staple and still manages to pop into the charts now then in October.  It's hard not to dance when this...

Hi Folks, we are chatting about a band that was all over the radio in the nineties and still pops up on stations when the mood is right, that's right we are talking about Hootie & the Blowfish and their song "Let Her Cry".  Appearing on their 1994 debut album Cracked Rear View,  "Let Her Cry" is a song with a deep message that demands your attention.  Topics covered in...

Hi Folks!  We are talking about The Cure's "Just Like Heaven" off of their 1987 album  Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me.  We discuss the band, song and what this song means to us.  We also talk about the music video and the Watson Twins' 2009 cover.  Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever L...

Hi Folks!  On this episode we talk about Old Crow Medicine Show and their song "Wagon Wheel".  With roots dating back to 1928, Bob Dylan recording the melody and what would become the chorus in 1973 and final lyrics taking place in the late 90's this song has been around and touched a lot of folks.  We talk all this, Darius Rucker's version and more. Thanks for listening! Spoti...

Hi Folks! Well after five seasons it's finally time to get the led out! That's right we are talking about the one and only Led Zeppelin and their classic song "Ramble On".  We discuss the history of the group, history of the song and how JRR Tolkien had a hand in this songs creation.  Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link...

Hi Folks!  We are talking about Dolly Parton's country classic "Jolene". We will dive into Dolly Parton's history as well as the history of the song.  We talk about Beyonce's cover and her updates to the lyrics and structure.  We discuss the White Stripes cover a bit too. Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https:...

Hi Folks!  We are listening to and discussing Weird Al Yankovic's classic "Amish Paradise"!  This song is off of Weird Al's 1996 album "Bad Hair Day" and is a parody of Coolio's song "Gangsta's Paradise" which itself is a reworking of Stevie Wonder's song "Pastime Paradise".  We discuss how these songs resonate with us and much more....

Hi Folks!  For this episode we are listening to Joni Mitchell's "Big Yellow Taxi". Originally released in 1970 on Joni's "Ladies of the Canyon" album "Big Yellow Taxi's" themes span from environmental awareness to deeply personal memories about a father's departure. We also discuss the Counting Crow's cover and read a very scathing review from...

Hi Folks!  We are listening to Sly and the Family Stone's song "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)".  This is a complex song that is both direct and open to interpretation.  Join us as we discuss the artist, song, chosen family and authenticity.  Thank you for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/s...

Hi Folks! To kick off season 5 we are talking about Dispatch's song "The General".  An anti-war song written about/from the perspective of Civil War General, Robert E. Lee. Join us as we discuss the band, their song and share some of our own histories with "The General".  Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https:...

Hi Folks!  For this episode we discuss the Christmas Classic "A Holly Jolly Christmas".  Written by Johnny Marks and most famously preformed by Burl Ives for the 1964 Rankin-Bass Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer TV special.  We discuss what we are thankful for this holiday season and what's next for the podcast in 2024.  As always thank you for listening and have a safe and happy holi...

Hi Folks!  We are back and this time it's for good.  Join us as we listen to Phish's "Everything's Right" and discuss why we think this song is about gratitude. Listen to this song and others on our official season four Spotify Playlist . Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creat...

Hi Folks!  We are listening to and discussing Tracy Chapman's 1988 song "Fast Car".  Released on Chapman's 1988 self titled debut "Fast Car" on its surface is nice and upbeat but after listening closer is about loss, cycles repeating, breaking cycles and so so much more.  Join us as we discuss "Fast Car" as well as a cover in the Tropical House genre and how...

Hi Folks!  For this episode we listen to George Ezra's song "Gold Rush Kid" from the 2022 album of the same name. We talk about George Ezra's career, music, what Bob Dylan and Lead Belly have to do with this album and what this song means to us.  Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...

Hi Folks! We are listening to Simon and Garfunkel's song "The Boxer".  Originally released as a single in 1969 it would be included on the duo's 1970 album "Bridge Over Troubled Water".  "The Boxer" took over one hundred hours to create!  We also listen to and discuss Jerry Douglas and Mumford and Son's cover.  We breakdown what this song means to us an...

Hi Folks! For this episode we are listening to CeeLo Green's song "Fuck You".  Releasing in 2010 this song was a force to be reckoned with, shooting to the top of the charts in several countries.  We will talk about what makes this song so universal and what it has to do with Valentines Day.  Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod L...

Hi Folks!  We are listening to P!NK's song "Walk Me Home". Here is the US February is a full month.  It is Black History Month and Valentines Day is a thing that seems to take over. So we are discussing how this song fits into this month.  Written by P!NK, Scott Friedman and Nate Ruess "Walk Me Home" is full of hope and empowerment. Tune into hear our thoughts.  Thanks for...

Hi Folks!  We are listening to Arlo Guthrie's "Coming into Los Angles" today.  This is a very fun upbeat song.  We will talk about Arlo's inspiration for this song as well as the original Woodstock Festival, airports and TSA.  Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever...

We are back!!! Yes listeners we are back from a brief hiatus, thank you for sticking with us.  For our first episode of 2023 we are talking about Warren Zevon's song "Werewolves of London".  Is this song about a person, creature or dance craze? Tune in as we answer those questions as well as discussing "Werewolves of London's" history and how it can in fact be an inte...