Clay Collins, Michael Long

I Got A Song

Music EN ↓ 75 episodes

Two friends. Two sets of ears. Zero credentials. On “I Got a Song,” we humbly bumble through the history, quirks, and mysteries a track at a time. Each episode, the host ambushes the other with a surprise pick, then we dive into clips, band stories, random tangents, and whatever rabbit holes the song opens up. It’s not polished. It’s not predictable. But it’s always about the joy of learning music together.

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Clay Collins, Michael Long

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Music

Latest episode

Jun 15, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 030 - Last Goodbye, soon (Jeff Buckley 1994, my bloody valentine 1990) w. Guest Coco 31.03.2024

Special Guest Coco joins the show to talk about Jeff Buckley and my bloody valentine. Audio clips: The Last Goodbye - Jeff Buckley Song To the Siren - Tim Buckley Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan - Aag Daman Main Lag Jayegi Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley soon - my bloody valentine i only said - my bloody valentine The Boy With The Thorn In His Side - Jeff Buckley Check out that Tim Buckley appearance on the Monke...

Ep. 029 - Girl/Boy Song (Aphex Twin, 1996) 24.03.2024

On Episode 29, we discuss the many MANY faces of electronic musician and composer Richard D. James, also known as the Aphex Twin.  From ambient to abrasive.  From the calm to the chaotic.  PLUS! A callback to episode 023 with a special gift to Michael. Audio Clips: Avril 4th - Aphex Twin #3 - Aphex Twin Girl/Boy Song - Aphex Twin Come to Daddy - Aphex Twin I Love You… I’ll Kill You - Enigma Freedo...

Ep. 028 - Crazy Love (Van Morrison, 1970) 24.03.2024

A song can sometimes be a part of the soundtrack of your life - it can weave in and out, but is always there when you need it. Audio Clips: Crazy Love - Van Morrison Into the Mystic - Van Morrison Nobody - Keith Sweat

Ep. 027 - Sometimes (James, 1993) 10.03.2024

There's way more to this band than that one song you know. Let's learn a little more about James! Song Clips: Man in the Mirror - Michael Jackson Laid - James Sometimes - James Stand By Me - The California Raisins

Ep. 026 - Anna Begins (Counting Crows, 1993) 10.03.2024

When mining an album for musical treasure, the deep dive tracks are often more rewarding than the popular singles. "Anna Begins" is one such example. Audio Clips: Numb - U2 Anna Begins - Counting Crows Mr. Jones - Counting Crows Omaha - Counting Crows Rain King - Counting Crows Cherub Rock - Smashing Pumpkins A Murder of One - Counting Crows Perfect Blue Buildings - Counting Crows A Long...

Ep. 025 - Afrika (Russian Circles, 2016) 25.02.2024

Triumphant "post" on Episode 025. No debate on this one. We're (still) solidly on the same page with Russian Circles. Song clips and Recommended Listening/Purchasing: Melee - Russian Circles Harper Lewis - Russian Circles Untoxicated - Helms Alee Vorel - Russian Circles Deficit - Russian Circles Greet Death - Explosions in the Sky Ethel - Russian Circles Support these bands at your l...

Ep. 024 - Shame (Stabbing Westward, 1996) 25.02.2024

Clay, why don’t you love the band Stabbing Westward, like Michael does? What did they ever do to you? Ep. 024 Clips The Smashing Pumpkins - the Everlasting Gaze Nine Inch Nails - Wish Filter - Welcome to the Fold, My Long Walk to Jail Stabbing Westward - The Thing I Hate (feat. in the Duke Nukem PS1 game) Swervedriver - Duel, Son of Mustang Ford, The Birds

Ep. 023 - Ain’t No Mountain High Enough (Marvin Gaye/Tammi Terrell, 1967) 15.02.2024

This episode puts Michael to the test on his SOUNDTRACK knowledge and asks, "Is this the greatest feel-good track of all time?". Clay piensa que si.

Ep. 022 - Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours) (Stevie Wonder, 1970) 15.02.2024

Michael’s love of Classic Soul all began with a cassette tape of covers of old soul songs by none other than The California Raisins.

Ep. 021 - Through the Fire and Flames (DragonForce, 2005) 15.02.2024

Special Episode: I Got A Song…You Will Hate. Michael takes a power metal beatdown.

Ep. 020 - Shiny Happy People (R.E.M., 1994) 15.02.2024

Special Episode: I Got A Song…You Will Hate. Why does Clay hate happy music? I thought REM is one of his favorite bands? Answers to these questions, and more!

Ep. 019 - Jaguar God (Mastodon, 2017) 15.02.2024

Clay presents his favorite Mastodon track to Michael (not a Mastodon fan). Further Recommended Mastodon: A Spoonful Weighs a Ton (gorgeous Flaming Lips cover) Mother Puncher March of the Fire Ants Steambreather

Ep. 018 - Love In the Void (Hammock, 2023) 15.02.2024

The power to heal and provide hope…Michael shares what music (and specifically Hammock) gave to him when he needed it the most. Recommended listening: Black Metallic I Can Almost See You Shift

Ep. 017 - Frozen, Lost My Mind (Daniel Lanois 2005, Will Van Horn 2018) 02.02.2024

Don't overthink it; the pedal steel guitar just sounds COOL. Additional Recommended Related Listening Extra Credit Songs to Vibe To: Will Van Horn covers Aphex Twin - "Alberto Balsam" Brian Eno - "Deep Blue Day" Daniel Lanois - "Orange Kay" from the Sling Blade soundtrack (not really a pedal steel song; it's just a really cool track by DL). Thanks for listenin...

Ep. 015 One of These Nights, Bad Habits (Eagles 1975, Michael Stanley 1973) w. Guest Dallas Owen 02.02.2024

We have songs and albums that grab us and move us and we love talking to people who feel the same way. Dallas Owen is such a guest and he’s done his homework, bringing us a gift of a song we’ve never heard! We’re stuck in the 70’s again.. do we HAVE to leave?

Ep. 013 - Stonehenge (Spinal Tap, 1984) 26.01.2024

What day did the Lord create Spinal Tap, and couldn't He have rested on that day too?

Ep. 012 - 2g ether, enix wake (Full Body 2, 2022-23) 26.01.2024

Something NEW grabbed Clay and he just had to tell someone. Michael just happened to be handy. https://fullbody2.bandcamp.com/

Ep. 009 - I Got A Name (Jim Croce, 1973) 15.01.2024

Music, movies, horses, VISTAS, bounty hunters. It all works somehow. A good song becomes a great song in the right movie scene!

Ep. 008 - The Ballad of El Goodo (Big Star, 1972) 15.01.2024

On this episode, Michael experiences Big Star for the first time ever! .. and why does he invoke Wilson-Phillips? Just hold on .. More Big Star: #1 Record (just do the whole album, ok?)

Ep. 006 - The Cherry Pit (Pinkshinyultrablast, 2016) 14.01.2024

A joyride on waves of fuzz and reverb. Gorgeous vocals. Clay presents Michael with a modern(ish) shoegaze banger. Additional PSUB listening: Kiddy Pool Dreams Umi Holy Forest Ravestar Supreme https://www.instagram.com/_pinkshinyultrablast_/ https://pinkshinyultrablast.bandcamp.com/music

Ep. 005 - Bring It On Home To Me (Sam Cooke, 1962) 14.01.2024

Michael steps back into the hallowed antiquity of Classic Soul, and shares a track by one of the most beloved voices of the 60s, Sam Cooke. Michael's Further listening: What A Wonderful World Twistin the Night Away Good Times Clay's Further Listening: A Change is Gonna Come It's Got the Whole World Shakin'

Ep. 004 - Bad (U2, 1984) 14.01.2024

Michael (a big U2 fan) sends the song ‘Bad’ to Clay (also a big U2 fan). We ponder the questions: “Is this U2’s best song? Is this your favorite U2 song?”

Ep. 003 - The Boy With the Thorn In His Side (The Smiths 1986, J Mascis 1996) 12.01.2024

Finding out a cover is a cover and exposing Michael to his first real dose of the Smiths..

Ep. 002 - Tucker’s Town (Hootie & The Blowfish, 1996) 12.01.2024

Michael drops a deep cut for Clay to absorb, from one of the biggest bands of the 90’s.

Ep. 001 - Siva (Smashing Pumpkins, 1991) 12.01.2024

Clay drops an unsung favorite on Michael in the first episode, which was just meant to be a sound check. Hear us gush about "Gish", a little about gear, and get our podcast feet wet. For more on the Gish Strat see the link below: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cy7eNpzOqg8/?igshid=NnRtd2dqbTRqeWY=

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