The Backstory

Old friends, working musicians, and noted know-it-alls, Tom Bridwell & Chris Holt expound on the backstory of a classic song and explain what makes it great.

The Backstory #26 - Posthumous Success & Cult Fame pt. 2 - Nick Drake

The 2nd part of a series we're calling "Posthumous Success & Cult Fame," focusing on the artist that was significantly appreciated after he was gone - Nick Drake

02-21
31:36

The Backstory #25 - Posthumous Success & Cult Fame pt. 1 - Big Star

The first part of a series we're calling "Posthumous Success & Cult Fame," focusing on the band that was significantly appreciated after they were gone - Big Star

02-21
45:45

The Backstory #24 - Paul Is Dead

We dispel the absurd conspiracy theory that Paul McCartney has been dead since 1966.

06-19
44:35

The Backstory #23 - We Are The World

We nourish on 1985's hunger-fighting hymn, We Are The World by supergroup USA For Africa.

03-05
57:53

The Backstory #22 - The Skynyrd Plane Crash

We recount the details of the infamous plane crash that killed members of Lynyrd Skynyrd.

01-19
26:59

The Backstory #21 - Radio, Radio

We discuss the controversial song by Elvis Costello that led to his 12-year ban from SNL.

01-19
26:35

The Backstory #20 - Lost Guitars

Cholt regales us with two oddly similar stories of famous lost then found Gibson Les Pauls.

09-29
32:52

The Backstory #19 - Nothing Compares 2U

We remember Sinéad O'Connor and her powerful cover of Nothing Compares 2U.

09-25
38:36

The Backstory #18 - Chords, Lyrics, and Court

We discuss songs that sound like other songs.

05-02
01:13:33

The Backstory #17 - Bittersweet Symphony

We discuss the bittersweet history of The Verve's, Bittersweet Symphony.

05-02
28:14

The Backstory #16 - Bohemian Rhapsody

We discuss Queen's mega-hit, Bohemian Rhapsody.

04-18
54:52

The Backstory #15 - I Will Always Love You

We discuss Dolly Parton's ballad, I Will Always Love You.

04-18
32:35

The Backstory #14 - Band On The Run

We discuss Wings' breakout album, Band On The Run.

03-22
53:53

The Backstory #13 - Dark Side Of The Moon

We acknowledge the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd's, Dark Side of The Moon - the greatest album of all time. 

03-10
01:11:31

The Backstory #09: Tomorrow Never Knows

The backstory of The Beatles freakout, Tomorrow Never Knows.

01-31
55:45

The Backstory #11: Good Vibrations

The backstory of Brian Wilson's groundbreaking masterpiece, Good Vibrations.

01-31
53:19

The Backstory #10: Go Your Own Way

The backstory of Fleetwood Mac's feisty song, Go Your Own Way.

01-31
50:09

The Backstory #06: Shine On You Crazy Diamond

The backstory of Pink Floyd's masterpiece, Shine On You Crazy Diamond.

01-31
51:28

The Backstory #08: Gimme Shelter

The backstory of The Rolling Stones song, Gimme Shelter.

01-31
49:06

The Backstory #04: Layla

The backstory of Eric Clapton's sentimental psalm, Layla.

01-31
01:00:03

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