The Backstory

The Backstory #25 - Posthumous Success & Cult Fame pt. 1 - Big Star 21.02.2025 45:45 ↓

The first part of a series we're calling "Posthumous Success & Cult Fame," focusing on the band that was significantly appreciated after they were gone - Big Star

The Backstory #26 - Posthumous Success & Cult Fame pt. 2 - Nick Drake 21.02.2025 31:36 ↓

The 2nd part of a series we're calling "Posthumous Success & Cult Fame," focusing on the artist that was significantly appreciated after he was gone - Nick Drake

The Backstory #24 - Paul Is Dead 19.06.2024 44:35 ↓

We dispel the absurd conspiracy theory that Paul McCartney has been dead since 1966.

The Backstory #23 - We Are The World 05.03.2024 57:53 ↓

We nourish on 1985's hunger-fighting hymn, We Are The World by supergroup USA For Africa.

The Backstory #21 - Radio, Radio 19.01.2024 26:35 ↓

We discuss the controversial song by Elvis Costello that led to his 12-year ban from SNL.

The Backstory #22 - The Skynyrd Plane Crash 19.01.2024 26:59 ↓

We recount the details of the infamous plane crash that killed members of Lynyrd Skynyrd.

The Backstory #20 - Lost Guitars 29.09.2023 32:52 ↓

Cholt regales us with two oddly similar stories of famous lost then found Gibson Les Pauls.

The Backstory #19 - Nothing Compares 2U 25.09.2023 38:36 ↓

We remember Sinéad O'Connor and her powerful cover of Nothing Compares 2U.

The Backstory #18 - Chords, Lyrics, and Court 02.05.2023 1:13:33 ↓

We discuss songs that sound like other songs.

The Backstory #17 - Bittersweet Symphony 02.05.2023 28:14 ↓

We discuss the bittersweet history of The Verve's, Bittersweet Symphony.

The Backstory #16 - Bohemian Rhapsody 18.04.2023 54:52 ↓

We discuss Queen's mega-hit, Bohemian Rhapsody.

The Backstory #15 - I Will Always Love You 18.04.2023 32:35 ↓

We discuss Dolly Parton's ballad, I Will Always Love You.

The Backstory #14 - Band On The Run 22.03.2023 53:53 ↓

We discuss Wings' breakout album, Band On The Run.

The Backstory #13 - Dark Side Of The Moon 10.03.2023 1:11:31 ↓

We acknowledge the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd's, Dark Side of The Moon - the greatest album of all time. 

The Backstory #09: Tomorrow Never Knows 31.01.2023 55:45 ↓

The backstory of The Beatles freakout, Tomorrow Never Knows.

The Backstory #11: Good Vibrations 31.01.2023 53:19 ↓

The backstory of Brian Wilson's groundbreaking masterpiece, Good Vibrations.

The Backstory #10: Go Your Own Way 31.01.2023 50:09 ↓

The backstory of Fleetwood Mac's feisty song, Go Your Own Way.

The Backstory #06: Shine On You Crazy Diamond 31.01.2023 51:28 ↓

The backstory of Pink Floyd's masterpiece, Shine On You Crazy Diamond.

The Backstory #08: Gimme Shelter 31.01.2023 49:06 ↓

The backstory of The Rolling Stones song, Gimme Shelter.

The Backstory #04: Layla 31.01.2023 1:00:03 ↓

The backstory of Eric Clapton's sentimental psalm, Layla.

The Backstory #05: Without You 31.01.2023 52:49 ↓

The tragic backstory of Badfinger's song, Without You. 

The Backstory #07: Never Learn Not To Love 31.01.2023 39:53 ↓

The backstory of the Beach Boys' cover of Charles Manson's, Never Learn Not To Love. 

The Backstory #12: Get Back (documentary) 31.01.2023 2:35:49 ↓

We discuss Peter Jackson's documentary, Get Back.

The Backstory #03: All My Love 31.01.2023 36:34 ↓

The backstory of Led Zeppelin's pop-ballad, All My Love.

The Backstory #02: All The Young Dudes 31.01.2023 51:30 ↓

The backstory of Mott The Hoople's hit, All The Young Dudes.