Growing up is never easy. But pop songs about adolescence too often gloss over the complicated moments. The “teenage dream” archetype is just a pop culture fantasy. And no one really wants to be 17 forever.
On her new album “Home Video,” Lucy Dacus talks about youthful growing pains. She remembers the uncomfortable moments. Dacus says that “a lot of childho ... Show More
Jun 27
How Americana helped mainstream country find its soul
As we've been examining over the course of Country Week, country music has found a larger audience, in part by widening its sonic palette. For the final episode of this series, we take a look at a genre on the outskirts of country – Americana music – and how it's being used to co ... Show More
35m 22s
Feb 2021
Episode 156: 56 -61 When Your Grandparents Were Teenagers Top 20 Mix
When Your Grandparents Were Teenagers Top 20 Record Mix 1.A Rose And A Baby Ruth,George Hamilton IV 2.Dont Be Cruel,Elvis Presley 3.Whole Lotta Shaking Going On,Jerry Lee.Lewis 4.Every Beat Of My Heart,Gladys Knight And The Pips 5.There's A Moon Out Tonight,The Capris 6.Your Prec ... Show More
47m 32s
Dec 2014
There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
'There Is a Light That Never Goes Out' by The Smiths is explored through personal stories. Released in 1986 on 'The Queen Is Dead' album, it's become an anthem of hope, loss and love. As a teenager, Andy listened to it with his father, as he drove him to work. They had a moment o ... Show More
27m 30s