The Great Song Podcast

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Aug. 16, 2018

500 Miles (The Proclaimers) - Episode 213

Source: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-fqbdu-975b1a DAAH-DADAT-DA!! Get yer Scottish accent ready for this week's singalong classic. Also in this episode:90's CCM artists and their web of lead singers, and how to pronounce Auchtermuchty!

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Aug. 9, 2018

Martin Page (Interview) - Episode 213

Source: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-j3fnz-96fab0 Buckle in for an XL Episode with a fantastic interview with Martin Page, whose hits include "We Built This City," "These Dreams" and so many more, and whose 1994 opus In the House of Stone and Light set records for its time in the Billboard top 20. Martin…

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Aug. 2, 2018

Pleasant Valley Sunday (The Monkees) w/ Joey Abbott - Episode 212

Source: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-y68fj-96534f Special guest Joey Abbott joins Rob and JP for a laugh-a-minute review of the Monkees classic riff on suburbia ERR being in a mental institution? Also, The Greatest Showman, George Michael, and oh yeah Rob accuses Carole King of ripping off the Beatles.

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July 26, 2018

Right Now (Van Halen) - Ep 211 w/Robby Wade

Source: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-h8hze-960351 Robby Wade joins the boys for a lively back-and-forth, all centered around Van Halen's rock masterpiece, "Right Now." Pop open a Crystal Pepsi and grab your striped guitar, 'cause it's 5150 time!

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July 19, 2018

Dance With Me (Orleans) - Episode 210

Source: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-qsyn6-958b0c WARNING: This song WILL be stuck in your head FOREVER. You may not think you know it, but you definitely do. And it will never leave you alone (and that's a good thing). Plus the sweetest story from JP's cross-section of music and love, Steve Carell, and the…

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July 15, 2018

Dollar Tree Haul #4

Dollar Tree and Walmart swag from Emily!

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July 13, 2018

At This Moment (Billy Vera and the Beaters Cover)

In which I try to faithfully adapt a classic song and my daughter captures the opportunity to promote herself. Check out Greatsongpodcast.com episode 209 for our episode on this song and great interview with Billy Vera.

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July 12, 2018

At This Moment (w/Special Guest Billy Vera) - Billy Vera and the Beaters - Episode 209

Source: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-rjqxz-948ff7 A landmark episode for Rob and JP as we speak to the writer and performer of one of our favorite '80s classics! Billy Vera calls in to discuss his signature song, the crazy story of its rise to popularity, and SO much more!

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July 5, 2018

Summer in the City (The Lovin' Spoonful) - Episode 208

Source: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-7zwis-948fcf The ultimate Summer song? Hard not to make the argument when you're still in rotation 50 years after release, and oh yeah you came out ON the Fourth of July. Also we talk about the end of Rob's spelling bee career and Andre the Giant's musical love child.

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July 4, 2018

2018 Fireworks Finale

Uncle Aaron's homemade finisher at the Clack farm.

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June 28, 2018

Summertime (DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince) - Episode 207

Source: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-u76ur-9424fd Our Tribute to Summer begins with this smooth hip-hop classic from the one and only Will Smith and his right hand man, DJ Jazzy Jeff. We talk Fresh Prince, Ninja Turtles, mixtapes and everything in-between, including the world-famous "Transformer cut."

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June 21, 2018

Barracuda (Heart) - Episode 206

Source: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-e6ghe-93ba78 Ooooooooooh, Barracuda! Rob and JP lead into a lovefest about Heart's greatness as a rock band with - what else - a side conversation about MC Hammer and Deion Sanders. Also, Rob outs one of his friends in a super-embarrasing story about their first real rock gig.

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June 14, 2018

Ten Summoner's Tales (Sting) - Ep 205 COMMENTARY ONLY

Source: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-mry9p-934344 **THIS EPISODE INCLUDES COMMENTARY ONLY** The boys expand into a new format with this episode: real-time full album commentary on one of the greatest albums of our lifetime; Sting's amazing Ten Summoner's Tales. Enjoy this version with commentary only while you listen to the album on your own…

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June 14, 2018

Ten Summoner's Tales (Sting) Ep 205 WITH MUSIC

Source: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-wigup-934335 **THIS EPISODE INCLUDES ALBUM AUDIO WITH COMMENTARY** The boys expand into a new format with this episode: real-time full album commentary on one of the greatest albums of our lifetime; Sting's amazing Ten Summoner's Tales. Enjoy this version with included album audio, or check out the alternate "Commentary…

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June 7, 2018

Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) - Christopher Cross - Episode 204

Source: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-a6dfm-92cbb1 This week we celebrate the King of Yacht Rock himself! Feel the breeze and let your flamingo flag fly! Also, Michael McDonald, Penguino Rodgriguez, and the sax intro that stumped Rob.

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May 31, 2018

Fire and Rain (James Taylor) - Episode 203

Source: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ss5y4-9252f4 James Taylor is ready to get all up in your feels on this week's episode, and so are Rob and JP. We'll laugh, we'll cry; we'll insult John Denver. Let's get to work!

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May 18, 2018

Where the Streets Have No Name (U2) - Episode 201

Source: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-chvgc-917b00 We're BACK for SEASON 2! Join Rob and JP as we get back to business--Jersey Mikes, dotted quarter delays, and our favorite 1-2 punches to open an album. All this and much more as we get into U2's classic from The Joshua Tree.

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May 10, 2018

Best of Season 1

Source: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-km2h5-9104f8 To get you ready for next week's Season 2 premiere, we've got our favorite jokes and moments from Season 1 compiled in a big ol'...pile, I guess, of audio fun. Enjoy this XL look back at the first season of the rest of your podcast life. Cheers!

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April 27, 2018

Emily’s Dollar Tree Haul #2

Another 10-Dollar treasure hunt for the little princess. Cuteness ensues.

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April 16, 2018

Great Song Podcast Season 2 Teaser Medley

JP and Rob are gearing up for Season 2--catch up on season 1 now at bit.ly/GreatSongPod!

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March 29, 2018

Abbey Road Suite (The Beatles) - Episode 124

Source: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-xqxhi-8e44b2 The last regular episode of Season 1 is the first ever double-lenth XL Episode! We take a deep dive into the delicious well that is Abbey Road and discuss the 16-minute mashup that comprises the last tracks the Beatles ever recorded together. It's beautiful; it's weird; it rocks--it's…

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March 22, 2018

Celebration (Kool & the Gang) - Episode 123

Source: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-yx89u-8dcfeb There's a party goin' on RIGHT HERE, and your ears are invited! Rob and JP break down Kool & the Gang's ubiquitous smash hit, Celebration, and discuss search engines and Rob's really weird concert souvenir.

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March 15, 2018

Black Velvet - Episode 122

Source: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-6xfg3-8d54fb Rob describes this song as "sweaty" and that's disgusting. But everything about it is magic. Be musically whisked away to the heart of the deep south with this...hold on, Alannah Myles is CANADIAN??

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March 8, 2018

Who Can it Be Now (Men at Work) - Episode 121

Source: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-hxw22-8cd91c Rob has burning questions. JP has quick answers that negate ALL of them. Find out the story behind Men at Work's 80's classic. Also in this episode: sax hooks, copyright infringement, and no mentions of Rascall Flatts.

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