The Greatest Song Never Heard

Chris dips back into the 90’s for an alternative song from a super obscure band.   Artist: Polarboy Song: In My Shoes 1998 Album: Back from Nowhere   Learn more about Polarboy by clicking HERE .   If you are on Spotify and want to listen to a playlist of most of our greatest songs you’ve never heard, please visit Phil’s Spotify Spotify Playlist of the same name by...

  Phil brings an easy song to the table with an Al Jarreau song that has Chris breakin’ away!   Artist: Al Jarreau Song: Easy 1981 Album: Breakin’ Away   Learn more about Al Jarreau by clicking HERE .   If you are on Spotify and want to listen to a playlist of most of our greatest songs you’ve never heard, please visit Phil’s Spotify Spotify Playlis...

  Is it a deep cut or just a famous soundtrack song that fuels a thousand emotional Grey’s Anatomy montages? Listen and find out as Chris brings Vega 4’s “Life is Beautiful” to the table.   Artist: Vega4 Song: Life is Beautiful 2006 Album: You and Others   Learn more about Vega4, visit their Wikipedia page by clicking HERE .   If you are on Spotify and w...

  In this episode Phil pulls a song out that is chocked full of heavy hitters in the music business, all packed up in a novelty package.   Artist: Cheech & Chong Song: Basketball Jones 1973 Album: Los Cochinos   Learn more about Cheech & Chong by clicking HERE.   If you are on Spotify and want to listen to a playlist of most of our greatest songs you’ve never hear...

  In this episode, Chris brings an oldie but a goodie techno track from the early 2000’s   Song: Just The Way You Are  from 2002 by the Italian House group Milky.     Learn more about Milky by clicking HERE.   If you are on Spotify and want to listen to a playlist of most of our greatest songs you’ve never heard, please visit Phil’s Spotify Spotify P...

  In this episode, Phil brings Serbian blues guitarist, Ana Popović, to the table, a singer known for her soulful voice, scorching guitar riffs and genre-bending style. Join us as we explore her unique blend of blues, soul https://www.thegreatestsongyouneverheard.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/GSYNH-112.mp3 and funk, and discover what makes her one of the most exciting and dynamic musicians o...

  This episode features Eden Burning’s energetic live performance of ‘There Was a Time’, a bluegrass-infused Christian folk-rock gem from their album ‘Smilingly Home’. Join us as we uncover the hidden treasures of 90s Christian music! Song: There Was a Time (Live) from Eden Burning’s  off the  1993 Album, “Smilingly Home”   L...

If We Told You This Episode is a Long Time Coming, Would You Believe Us? In this episode you will discover a bluesy masterpiece that’s been flying under the radar as Phil brings Laith Al-Saadi’s ‘If’ to the table, blowing Chris away! Song: If, off the 2005 Laith Al-Saadi Album, Long Time Coming Learn about all things Laith Al-Saadi, please click HERE.   If you are on S...

Phil’s Ghetto is Showing In this episode, Chris shares, “Don’t Lose Your Love” from Ivan & Alysha.  Song: Don’t Lose Your Love from the 2015 Album It’s All Just Pretend Learn about all things Ivan & Aloysah, please click HERE . If you are on Spotify and want to listen to a playlist of most of our greatest songs you’ve never heard, please visit...

Phil brings a dose of retro soul with Mayer Hawthorne’s infectious track “The Walk.” In this episode, Phil shares, “The Walk” from Mayer Hawthorne.  Song: The Walk off the 2011 Mayer Hawthorne Album, How Do You Do Learn about all things Mayer Hawthorne, please click HERE . Chris Takes a Walk with Phil and Mayer Hawthorne – Episode 108 – Featuring &#82...

Chris’s Crush: Getting Close, Starting to Care In this episode, Chris shares his love for The Monkees and Mike Nesmith with Propinquity, I’ve Just Begun to Care. Song: Propinquity, I’ve Just Begun to Care from The Monkees off the 1996 album, Missing Links Vol 3 For lean about all things Monkees, please click HERE . If you are on Spotify and want to listen to a playlist of most of our g...

Christmas Eve and It’s STILL Cold! In this episode, Phil breaks ALL of The Greatest Song You’ve Never Heard podcast rules by playing a song virtually every person has heard. But maybe…JUST maybe, most people haven’t heard THIS fun and playful version, full of overproduced drama.  Song: Baby It’s Cold Outside – Tom Jones and Cerys Matthews off the 1999 Tom Jones a...

I Don’t Mind a Good Yo-Yo Song at All Join Phil and Chris as they explore Bourgeois Tagg’s power pop classic ‘I Don’t Mind at All’, off the 1987 album, Yoyo. Artist: Bourgeois Tagg 1987 Album: Yoyo For more information on Bourgeois Tagg, please lick HERE . If you are on Spotify and want to listen to a playlist of most of our greatest songs you’ve never heard, pl...

Phil Did What He Did – Love Came to Town On this episode Phil brings the heat with a soulful, bluesy edition of the classic When Love Came to Town by Herbie Hancock, Joss Stone, and Johnny Lang Artist: Herbie Hancock, Joss Stone, and Johnny Lang 2005 Album: Possibilities For more information on Herbie Hancock click here. If you are on Spotify and want to listen to a playlist of most of our g...

Guitar Wizardry Unleashed: ‘Love Divine’ with a Touch of Crimson and Blue Chris Cochran unveils a hidden gem in this episode, Phil Keaggy’s sublime ‘Love Divine’ from the 1993 album Crimson and Blue. Discover why this song remains an enduring treasure among guitar enthusiasts and music aficionados alike. Album cover art for Phil Keaggy’s Crimson And Blue, releas...

Phil Brings Igor’s Overlooked Omelette Join Chris and Phil as they dig into the eclectic buffet of sounds that is Spyra Gyra’s ‘Breakfast at Igors’! This hidden gem from the Live Road Scholars album is a sonic omelette that’s equal parts of everything that Phil loves in a jazz tune. Spyra Gyra’s 1988 album Road Scholars, featuring the hidden gem “Breakfast...

Slow Down and Enjoy the Ride: The Next 100 Episodes Kick Off with Ya Mahla This week we decide to kick off our next 100 episodes by slowing down and taking it easy with this upbeat song, Ya Mahla by Acid Arab. Chris brings this one and the energy! Episode 101: Slow Down and Enjoy the Ride with Ya Mahla from Acid Arab’s ٣ (Trois) https://www.thegreatestsongyouneverheard.com/wp-content/uploads...

Episode 100!!!!! In our 100th episode, Chris and Phil both bring songs and reminisce about the previous 99 episodes. Phil’s song is Horse to Water from Jools Holland His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra and Friends from the album Small World Big Band. For more information on everything Jules Holland’s Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, please click HERE . Chris’s Song is The Lust, The Flesh,...

The Guv’s Got Game (But Can’t Leave) In this week’s episode, Chris brings a song that’s got him stuck in a loop of love and longing – Young Guv’s ‘Couldn’t Leave U If I Tried’ from the album Guv III. Join us as we dive into the power pop goodness and explore the ups and downs of devotion.   For more information on everything Young Guv, ple...

Phil Takes Chris to Church with a Firework of a Song This episode brings a sonic explosion of spirituality and seduction as we’re diving into Paul Thorn’s, ‘Mission Temple Firework Stand’, a song that’s equal parts rock ‘n’ roll and revelation. This song ignites a true firework of funk, rock, and gospel goodness. So, come for the sparklers, stay for the so...

““Just a Thought”, Scully said: Previously a Fan, Now a Feature AND a Fan!” Get ready for a tale of music, loyalty and the power of community! On this episode, we feature ‘Scully Said’ by Jesta, from the album ‘Previously’. But here’s the twist – the artist, Bryan Page, has been a part of our podcasting family for over two decades, dating back to Chr...

“Phil Expands and Blows and Shows Off His Asterisk ?” Today’s song is, “Cry” by Godley and Creme from their 1985 album The History Mix Vol 1. In this weeks episode, Phil talks about his “Asterisk” among other savory topics. To learn more about Godley and Creme check out their Wikipedia page.   If you want to check out The History of Rock Music in 500...

“Is Phil a Deep Diver?” Today’s song is, “Harry Truman” by Chicago a single from 1975. In this weeks episode, Phil talks about his “deep diving” activities. To learn more about Chicago and her music, click HERE.  

“Phil Bares and Shares While Spinning a Web of Melody” Today’s song is, “Spider’s Web” by Katie Melua off her 2005 album, Piece by Piece. In this weeks episode, Phil spins a deep musical web of thought with this song from British singer/songwriter, Katie Melua. To learn more about Katie Melua and her music, click HERE  

“Chris is Lost Between Wishes and Needs, Finding His Way in the Sun” Today’s song is, “In The Sun” by Michael Stipe and Chris Martin off the Gulf Coast Relief Benefit Album. In this weeks episode, Chris pulls out another song that was spoon fed to him by his iTunes library of songs. And yet again, it’s one of the greatest songs you’ve probably never heard....