Songs of Note

What's a wonderwall anyway? Find out in the latest podcast episode featuring Jim Beviglia. Follow Jim Beviglia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JimBevigliaSee Jim's author page on American Songwriter: https://americansongwriter.com/author/jim-beviglia/Read Jim's article on the song: https://americansongwriter.com/behind-song-oasis-wonderwall-meaning/Oasis documentary link: https://www.amazon.com/Oa...

Ryan talks with Rolling Stone contributor, music staff editor of People, and co-host of Rivals podcast, Jordan Runtagh. Hear Jordan and Ryan talk about the story behind The Eagles song, "Hotel California."Hear Jordan's Rivals podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rivals-musics-greatest-feuds/id1494336314Follow Jordan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JordanRuntaghRead Jordan's Rolling Stone...

Ryan interviews photographer JJ Gonson, known for her photographs of Kurt Cobain, Elliott Smith, Heatmiser, and many more. Elliott Smith 25th Anniversary Release and Photo Book: https://elliottsmith.co/collections/elliott-smithPurchase JJ Gonson Photos: https://www.morrisonhotelgallery.com/photographers/Q9GhNm/JJ--GonsonVisit my website at https://www.thesongsofnote.com/

Ryan talks with Colin Fleming about The Doors' song, "Five To One," and why it was such an important song for the band. Follow Colin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/colinfleminglitColin's article on The Beatles' album, Let It Be: https://www.thedailybeast.com/why-let-it-be-the-beatles-worst-album-is-actually-pretty-damned-great?ref=homeVisit my website at https://www.thesongsofnote.com/

Ryan talks with author Colin Fleming about one of their favorite songs, Sam Cooke's "Bring It On Home To Me."Colin Fleming’s website: https://www.colinfleminglit.com/Follow Colin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/colinfleminglitVisit my website at https://www.thesongsofnote.com/

Ryan interviews Scott Meath, Co-Founder of Atomica Music Library, about the classic Pearl Jam song, "Jeremy." Hear the surprising stories behind the song, and find links to both Atomica and the videos mentioned in the podcast below. Atomica Music Library: www. AtomicaMusicLibrary.comAtomica Music on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/atomicamusicAtomica Music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/art...

Ryan talks with author Colin Fleming about the story behind the classic song, "My Generation," from The Who's Live at Leeds album. The High Numbers / The Who Live 1964: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjnd1IdwFLU&app=desktopColin Fleming’s website: https://www.colinfleminglit.com/Follow Colin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/colinfleminglitVisit my website at https://www.thesongsofnote.com/

Ryan had the chance to interview Bonnie McKee and her work as a co-writer on five of Katy Perry's number one songs. Those songs include "Roar," "California Girls," "Last Friday Night," and more. She also co-wrote Ryan's favorite Katy Perry song, "Wide Awake." Bonnie McKee Songbook on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/bonnie-mckee-songbook/pl.68cc813ff3ff4fe592917b1f817643afVisit my...

Ryan talks with music producer, audiophile and uber Beatle fan, Joel Cameron. Apple Music Playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/songs-of-note-a-day-in-the-life/pl.u-zvdRRuJZvaAJoel’s video on double tracking vocals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nQxeiDaO2U&feature=youtu.beHummed last chord of “A Day in the Life” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdqoR8DXkNcFootage of the song being record...

Ryan talks with author Colin Fleming about the story behind Joy Division's final song, "Ceremony."Apple Music Playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/songs-of-note-joy-division/pl.u-pjY5vsz4v7R Colin Fleming's website: colinfleminglit.comFollow Colin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/colinfleminglit“Ceremony” band rehearsal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMQ1NrkPoKw“Ceremony” live recording h...

Ryan talks about the story behind the events occurring around the release of the Nirvana song, "Heart-Shaped Box."Apple Music Playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/songs-of-note-nirvana/pl.u-5lKYlFj8ZRzNirvana Classic Albums DVD: https://www.amazon.com/Classic-Albums-Nirvana-Nevermind/dp/B0007OP1HGFollow on Instagram or FacebookVisit my website at https://www.thesongsofnote.com/

Ryan interviews Scott Welch, a 40-year music veteran about the story behind The Rolling Stones song, "Gimme Shelter."iTunes Playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/songs-of-note-gimme-shelter/pl.u-4blglIvapkKFind Scott's band Tone Jones on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToNe-JoNes-209914535696616/30 Feet From Stardom documentary: https://www.amazon.com/20-Feet-Stardom-Darlene-Love/dp/B00...

Ryan talks with Elliott Smith biographer William Todd Shultz about Ryan's favorite singer/songwriter of all time.iTunes Playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/songs-of-note-elliott-smith/pl.u-zvX0LCJZvaAWilliamToddSchultz.com Torment Saint: The Life of Elliott Smith by William Todd Shultz: https://www.amazon.com/Torment-Saint-Life-Elliott-Smith/dp/1408859610 Heaven Adores You Elliott Smith...

Ryan Gregg talks with singer/songwriter James Levy about producing two of Charles Bradley's last released songs before his death. iTunes Playlist: https://apple.co/2FPciXfSpotify Playlist: http://bit.ly/charles-bradley-playlistMy favorite Charles Bradley album: https://music.apple.com/us/album/no-time-for-dreaming-feat-menahan-street-band/1485045964James Levy new album: https://music.apple.com/us/...

Ryan Gregg talks about Stevie Ray Vaughan's fantastic cover of the Jimi Hendrix song, "Little Wing." His guests include his father-in-law, Jeff Janis, who talks about what it was like seeing Stevie play in small clubs in the late 70's, and with guitar expert Rob Sosebee. iTunes Playlist: http://bit.ly/srv-little-wingSpotify Playlist: http://bit.ly/songsofnote-srvSRV playing "Little Wing," live: ht...

Ryan Gregg, host of Songs of Note, performs his acoustic take on the classic, "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas."Visit my website at https://www.thesongsofnote.com/

Ryan Gregg talks with Roger Boykin about the time he met John Coltrane, and why "Giant Steps" is the song jazz players must prove themselves by.iTunes Playlist http://bit.ly/songs-of-note-coltrane Spotify Playlist http://bit.ly/songs-of-note-ep9-coltrane Stevie Wonder playing Giant Steps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYoadikm1sIKirk Whalum playing “Giant Steps:” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...

Looking for some good modern Christmas songs? In this episode, Ryan speaks with one of his former Addison Road bandmates, Richard Scott, about their favorite recently recorded Christmas songs. iTunes Playlist: http://bit.ly/songs-of-note-christmasSpotify Playlist: http://bit.ly/spotify-songs-of-note-christmasFollow on Instagram or Facebook

Ryan Gregg talks with Chicago Tribune and Sound Opinions co-host, Greg Kot, about the story behind Wilco's song, "I Am Trying To Break Your Heart," from their triumphant record Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. iTunes Playlist and Spotify Playlist of every song mentioned in this episodeVideo: "I Am Trying To Break Your Heart" AcousticVideo: "I Am Trying To Break Your Heart" Wilco Early DemoVisit my website at...

The story behind Sufjan Stevens' song about the death of his mother, "Fourth of July."iTunes Playlist and Spotify Playlist of every song mentioned in this episodeSufjan Stevens full live performance videoPitchfork Media interviewNeil Young's, "Philadelphia"My Sufjan Stevens Essentials List on AmazonSongs of Note Swag StoreFollow on Instagram or FacebookMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler...

The story about "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay," and how it was recorded days before Otis Redding's death. Show Notes:iTunes Playlist and Spotify Playlist of every song mentioned in this episodeVisit RockCandyTours.com 16 Candles clip featuring Otis Redding clip on YouTubeMusic video of Otis' song, "Tramp" OtisReddingFoundation.orgMy Otis Redding Essentials List on AmazonSongs of Note Swag Stor...

Ryan Gregg and Philip Wright sit down to give their first impressions of the new Coldplay album, Everyday Life, the day of its release. Show Notes:iTunes Playlist and Spotify Playlist of every song mentioned in this episode"Everyday Life" and "Orphans" live on SNL"Yellow" music videoAmazon Prime streaming link to Coldplay documentary, A Head Full of Dreams"WOTW/POTP" meaning - it's a lyric in the...

The story of Billie Holiday and her song, "Solitude." Featuring an interview with author Colin Fleming. Show Notes:iTunes Playlist and Spotify Playlist of every song mentioned in this episodeArticle written by Colin Fleming about Billie HolidayYouTube link to Billie Holiday performing, "Strange Fruit" liveColin's website and TwitterMy Billie Holiday Essentials List on AmazonSongs of Note Swag Stor...

The story behind Radiohead's innovative song, "Idioteque," from their groundbreaking album, Kid A.Show Notes:iTunes Playlist and Spotify Playlist of every song mentioned in this episodeYouTube link to Paul Lansky's original track that Johnny Greenwood usedYouTube link to, "The National Anthem," live on Saturday Night LiveYouTube link to, "Idioteque," live on Saturday Night LiveArticle on why Radio...

This is the story behind The Beatles' fantastic song, "Strawberry Fields Forever." Learn why John Lennon said the song was, "psychoanalysis set to music."iTunes Playlist http://bit.ly/ep1-song-itunesSpotify Playlist http://bit.ly/ep1-song-spotify Show Notes: YouTube link of The Beatles' entire 1966 concert at Candlestick Park YouTube link of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Stevie Wonder jamming i...