Today's forecast calls for blue skies, and today's Strong Songs calls for an in-depth analysis of Electric Light Orchestra's "Mr. Blue Sky."
Feb 20
"Under Pressure" by Queen and David Bowie
Kirk heaps on a second helping of TWO previous Strong Songs artists: Queen and David Bowie, whose 1981 collaboration "Under Pressure" topped the charts while showing how a mid-song transformation is done.Written by: David Bowie, Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon, Roger Tayl ... Show More
1 h
Jan 2
Season Eight Announcement!
Strong Songs Season Eight will kick off on Friday, January 16! If you want to listen a week early, get monthly "Inside the Episode" bonuses, and support the creation of Strong Songs, go sign up for the Patreon. We're running a sale for the whole month of January - use the code ST ... Show More
5m 16s
May 2025
Best Music To Start Your Day
In today's episode, we're discussing the best songs and albums to start your day with. This list includes ‘The Spins’ by Mac Miller, ‘Mr. Blue Sky’ by Electric Light Orchestra, ‘Lifting You’ by Jungle & more.-List of Songs Discussed •The Spins by Mac Miller•Mr. Blue Sky by Electr ... Show More
37 m
Oct 2024
Neil Finn's songs of ascension
<p>Neil Finn is one of our greatest living songwriters. In Split Enz and Crowded House, solo and in his collaborations, his tunes have become the soundtrack to our lives. </p><p>I’ve been chasing Neil to Take 5 for the TV series since the beginning, and finally he said yes. Even ... Show More
1h 1m
Oct 2024
The virtuosity of Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder may be our modern day Mozart. A child prodigy, he joined Motown as a preadolescent where he was marketed as “Little” Stevie Wonder. He wowed audiences with his virtuosic command of the piano, harmonica, drums and of course, vocals. At just 13, he had his first numbe ... Show More
1h 5m
Dec 2024
Jamie XX's songs of surrender
<p>We’re winding out 2024 with a beautiful Take 5. </p><p>Jamie xx is one of my favourite producers, so it’s really special to cap off what’s been a big year, with the man himself. Looking back the last couple of years, the final Take 5 has been really reflective. Caroline Polach ... Show More
31m 29s
Jan 2025
Smooth Jazz Classics Vol. 46
Smooth Jazz Classics es un programa sindicado a nivel nacional que se emite en 50 emisoras de FM en España y se centra en el jazz contemporáneo moderno y los grandes éxitos del Smooth Jazz, Jazz Fusión, etc...
Prepárese para estar informado, ... Show More
1h 3m
Aug 2025
Episode 443: 443_Dj Sammy Presents | Eclipse Audio IV_08_Aug_2025
<p>Welcome back to the shadows — <em>Eclipse Audio</em> returns with <strong>Volume 4</strong>, a carefully curated Afro and melodic<strong> house mix</strong> that blends deep rhythms, earthy textures, and natural ambiance into one soulful experience.<br><br>🌐 Support the journ ... Show More
1h 3m