“Wind Of Change” by Scorpions has the rare distinction of being a history lesson within a huge rock ballad, released after the Berlin Wall came crashing down in 1989 in the band’s native Germany. In the years since, it has become a unifying theme song for the circumstances around that event, and singer Klaus Meine has surprisingly had to debunk conspiracy th ... Show More
May 6
Flies in the Vasoline: Stone Temple Pilots' Tragic Prophecy
In 1994, Stone Temple Pilots hit #1 with Purple, but behind the scenes, the band was fracturing. In this episode of Behind The Song, Janda breaks down the STP classic "Vasoline." It’s the story of a band at their creative peak, even as their frontman Scott Weiland began a very lo ... Show More
12m 9s
Jun 2020
5. I Follow The Moskva
MOSCOW, USSR, 1989: Klaus Meine, the lead singer of the Scorpions, has said for 30 years that the Moscow Music Peace Festival in 1989 inspired him to write “Wind of Change.” Bon Jovi, booze, Ozzy Osbourne, cocaine, fireworks, fist fights, the KGB -- Patrick takes you step by step ... Show More
41m 52s
May 2025
This Moment in Music History for 05-20-2025
On May 20th, 1983, the legendary rock band, The Police, released their fifth and final studio album, "Synchronicity." The album was an instant success, reaching the top of the charts in multiple countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom."Synchronicity" showcas ... Show More
1m 50s
Oct 2024
This Moment in Music History for 10-31-2024
On October 31st in music history, one significant event took place in 1975 when British rock band Queen released their groundbreaking single, "Bohemian Rhapsody." Written by frontman Freddie Mercury, this epic, six-minute track became a global sensation and revolutionized the mus ... Show More
2m 7s
May 2025
This Moment in Music History for 05-28-2025
On May 28th in music history, one significant event took place in 1977 when the iconic British punk rock band Sex Pistols released their highly controversial single "God Save the Queen." The song, which was a scathing critique of the British monarchy and the state of the nation, ... Show More
1m 53s
Dec 2024
This Moment in Music History for 12-25-2024
On December 25, 1954, the iconic song "White Christmas" by Irving Berlin became the first single in history to reach 30 million sales. The song, originally recorded by Bing Crosby in 1942, quickly became a holiday classic and has been covered by numerous artists over the years.Cr ... Show More
2m 14s
Nov 2023
Massive Attack's "Teardrop"
Love is a verb, love is a doing word: And this week on One Song Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY are not short on things to say about Massive Attack’s trip-hop anthem, Teardrop. Join the fellas as they trace the group’s history from curious kids to electronica pioneers, take a look insi ... Show More
56m 24s
Oct 2024
This Moment in Music History for 10-17-2024
On October 17th, 1991, Tennessee Ernie Ford, a celebrated American singer and television host, passed away at the age of 72. Ford was best known for his hit recording of "Sixteen Tons," a song about the hardships of coal mining, which topped the Billboard charts in 1955 and sold ... Show More
1m 39s
Jan 2025
This Moment in Music History for 01-15-2025
On January 15th in music history, one significant event took place in 1994. On this day, the popular American singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson passed away at the age of 52 due to a heart attack in his home in Agoura Hills, California.Harry Nilsson was known for his distinctive voi ... Show More
2m 1s
Aug 2025
The Beatles' "Help!": A Cry for Support, a Musical Triumph
On August 6th in music history, one significant event took place in 1965 when the legendary rock band, The Beatles, released their album "Help!" in the United Kingdom. This was their fifth studio album and it featured a mix of rock, pop, and folk-influenced songs that showcased t ... Show More
2m 53s