The Great Song Podcast

Surprise! Uncle Dave Barnes sits with us for a quick conversation about his brand-new collection Notes From Paris , which is available everywhere today!  GET THE NEW ALBUM NOTES FROM PARIS HERE! https://tonetree.ffm.to/notesfromparis

Get Rob's new album "Also-Ran Bluesman" here! _______ We snagged a diva! The great Cece Peniston was kind enough to sit with us for a few minutes and chat about her '90s Dance/R&B classic "Finally," regarded as one of the greatest dance tracks of all time. We'll learn the true story behind the song, talk to Cece about her career, that hairdo from the video, and more, including: - CeCe, C.C., a...

The EP sure to set the blues world on its ear is finally here. You can get Rob's new album Also-Ran Bluesman everywhere you stream or download great music. And you KNOW we had to give you a full breakdown, so we're back in your ears this week to let you behind the scenes on the songs and making of this very special record. Enjoy the episode, enjoy the EP, and stream it a lot so we can #GetRobToThe...

Rob's new EP "Also-Ran Bluesman" comes out this Friday! Pre-save or listen now! -------- It's a total love-fest this week as we gush over an all-time favorite artist, Toad the Wet Sprocket ! Lead singer Glen Phillips sits with us to chat about their career and his solo music, life as a quarantine music streamer, and compassion for your fellow man. (Yes, it really does get that deep.) Plus: - That...

Pre-save Rob's new EP "Also-Ran Bluesman" and stream the new single, "Wheelhouse!" ------ Can't get to sleep? Perfect! This week's episode is sure to nullify the night, as we dig into an incredible solo interpretation of Men at Work's "Overkill" by the writer and lead singer of the iconic '80s group, Colin Hay. This version you may recognize from season 2 of the TV show Scrubs, in which Colin also...

Pre-save Rob's new EP "Also-Ran Bluesman" and stream the new single, "Wheelhouse!" -- You gotta love em, right? "Family" is the song and topic this week, and one of the the top dogs of the Americana scene, Drew Holcomb, stops by to chat with us about summer vacations, bourbon, and the time Dave Barnes tried to kill him.  Also Rob reveals himself to be a miserable wretch of a father! Should be...

Season 8 begins with a BIG BANG --Lady A's Dave Haywood joins us to talk about all things Lady A, and we go in-depth (maybe a little too in-depth) on their absolute SMASH hit "Need You Now." Also: The Ruth's Chris and White Castle cover versions Singing the hits in made-up languages Don't Sleep on Sunflower seeds! --- Catch Rob Friday, August 13 as a guest on the Beer'd Al Podcast ! --- Join us on...

The first series of Playlist My Life wraps up with this great submission from Jason in Lafayette, GA. What song would you add? Let us know on socials @greatsongpod or at facebook.com/groups/greatsongpod. Hope you've enjoyed Playlist My Life! SEASON 8 of The Great Song Podcast starts NEXT WEEK and we're so excited! See you soon!

Submitted by Allison. 💿What song would you add to this week's playlist? We'll put our favorite in the official playlist and credit you in the notes! 💡What scenario in your life needs a playlist? Click the "messages" button at greatsongpodcast.com and leave your name, location, and idea. GET THE PLAYLIST: 🟢Spotify: https://bit.ly/pml4-burned-dinner 🍎Apple Music: https://bit.ly/pml4-I-burned-din...

EPISODE 3: I ACCIDENTALLY BROKE INTO THE GAP is now live! Submitted by Andrea K. Last week's listener addition to "Quitting My Job" is "My Own Summer (Shove It)" by Deftones, submitted by Tim Holloway. 💿What song would you add to this week's playlist? We'll put our favorite in the official playlist and credit you in the notes! 💡What scenario in your life needs a playlist? Click the "messages" bu...

Episode 2 of Playlist My Life curates the perfect soundtrack for Quitting Your Job. Submit your scenarios by clicking the Messages button at playlistpod.com! What song would you add? Send us a message or leave a comment and we'll add our favorite to the official playlist! Look for the official playlist on Apple Music and Spotify by searching Playlist My Life or The Great Song Podcast. -- THE PLAYL...

Welcome to the first official spinoff episode, Playlist My Life, where we take your real-life scenarios and compile the ultimate playlist to accompany them. The format is simple: Rob chooses 5, JP chooses 5, and we post the results on Apple Music and Spotify. Then you submit what song you would add , and we'll pick our favorite and add it to the official playlist. Have a scenario you'd like to sub...

Bonus time! We had so much fun with this episode we decided to release it as an addendum to Season 7, connecting two of our favorite Geico ad artists, Europe and Tag Team. Who doesn't love "Whoomp! There It Is"? The ubiquitous '90s hit has reached a whole new life cycle as the 2021 face of Geico ads, and we're gonna cover ALL of it. Plus: -DC Glenn, The Brain Supreme, is gonna make you a better pe...

Season 7 draws to an epic close as we cover the most well-known synth riff of the 1980's and chat with the man who played it--that's right, it's The Final Countdown, the smash hit by Europe! We'll cover it in depth (and a truly, uh, amazing cover), and have the usual fun, and then chat with keyboardist Mic Michaeli about this slammin' synth part and the legacy of a song that's been awesome, not co...

Rivalry Week is over; it's time for some healing. Let's make up and get some good groovin' makeup music on the radio. This week it's DC Talk's crossover hit, "Between You and Me." One third of the biggest CCM group in history joins us to talk about his career with DC Talk, his new project Sad Astronauts, and the weirdest opening act he ever had. Join us on PATREON for early access, longer intervie...

Well, here we go. We're giving one of the most iconic artists of all time the rivalry treatment, because one of us can't stand her. Take a listen and see who you side with on Madonna's body of work. Join us on PATREON for early access, extended interviews, weekly reaction mini-sodes, full bonus shows, and more chances to be part of the show! patreon.com/greatsongpod Connect with us on Facebook, Tw...

Chris Isaak’s steamy “Wicked Game” is the focus of Rivalry Week 1 for Season 7, and we can’t wait to hear who you side with. In this episode: - JP gets seasick - The crazy story of how this song was produced and assembled - The most boring Stump the Genius ever. ____________________________________ Join us on PATREON for early access, longer interviews, weekly reaction mini-sodes, full bonus shows...

The finale of Movie Month is the ultimate montage track, from the Cold War epic Rocky IV, Robert Tepper's "No Easy Way Out." Fire up your Lambourghini and head out alone with your thoughts as we dig deep into this amazing soundtrack classic. Also: - JP catches Rob way off guard - Rob catches JP way off guard - "They can go f--- themselves." -Robert Tepper reveals his feelings about the Creed movie...

One of the all-time great rock songs PERIOD is one of the great movie songs PERIOD. Movie Month continues with our favorite jam from Major League, and an interview with the man behind the song, writer and Americana artist Chip Taylor (who yes, is also the brother of Jon Voight and uncle of Angelina Jolie). We'll talk Troggs, Jimi Hendrix, and X versions, and much more, including: - Rob has trouble...

Movie Month continues with this closing-scene classic from 2004's Napoleon Dynamite. We'll dig into it with the usual gusto, and chat with When in Rome's Clive Farrington and Andrew Mann. Also: - Punk poetry - A gross mouthpiece story -Stump the Genius and more Join us on PATREON for early access, longer interviews, weekly reaction mini-sodes, full bonus shows, and more chances to be part of the s...

Movie Month kicks off with one of the most iconic soundtrack tracks of the 1980's, the great story of Demi Moore and Rob Lowe, and how they...well, they uh... oh it doesn't have anything to do with their actual movie. But it's FROM it, and it's GREAT, and that's all that matters. And we spend some time with the chin, er, voice behind the song, John Parr! A great start to a month full of movie trac...

It's one of the most recognizable and beloved TV themes of all time, and man, just a darn great song. It makes us feel a warm sense of community and wistfulness and the nostalgia we love so much. So let's talk about it! Belly up to the podcast bar and order yourself a sarsaparilla or a cream soda, and let's dig into one of the great TV themes ever written with the man behind the song, Gary Portnoy...

It's the #1 #2 UK hit of All Time, a synth-pop classic, and a darn catchy masterpiece, and many of our US listeners will say, "I've never heard this." Well you can thank JP for expanding your minds this week, and you can thank Rob for bringing one of his all-time favorite side-info explorations. Stick around til the end for an interview with the man behind the keys, Billy Currie, talking about the...

You know this song. You love this song. You wanna play this song? Of course you do. Grab a bass and we can teach you in 60 seconds.  Time for a deep dive into perhaps the all-time most jammable song in rock history, with the man behind it, Mr. Dave Mason. Also a founding member of the legendary UK band Traffic (also featuring Steve Winwood), friend and player with Jimi Hendrix, and connected...

“King’s X invented grunge.” “King’s X invented Drop D tuning.” “The greatest ever cult band.” Buckle in, everybody! Our biggest episode EVER is our gift to...well, ourselves , for our 150th episode. We're turning over every leaf of one of our favorite bands and giving you the best of the best from each album, and we chat at length with/freak out over lead singer and bassist dUg Pinnick. Seriously,...