The recorded version of Justin Bieber’s “Peaches” opens with a full-blast chorus alongside driving percussion and ringing guitars. But when he performed the song at this year’s Grammys, the song’s instrumentation was stripped down, with Bieber alone at a grand piano, crooning into the mic. Slowly, a band built up, and in came guest verses from Daniel Caesar ... Show More
Aug 19
All roads lead to Pharrell: Tyler, Clipse, and Cardi
The conversation around the new music this summer has been a dour one. Some of the biggest songs in the country right now are downtempo stomp-clap anthems and wistful Cranberries pastiche. Even on this very show, Nate and Charlie have asked: where's the fun? As it turns out, the ... Show More
52m 36s
Aug 12
A brief history of terrible lyrics (with Sam Sanders)
Why do bad lyrics happen to good people? From "suckin' on a chili dog" to "making love to his tonic and gin," even the biggest hits from our favorite artists can feature lyrical turns that make us feel quizzical, offended, or even downright nauseated. With the help of Sam Sanders ... Show More
43m 5s
May 2015
This Train (is Bound for Glory)
This Train (is Bound for Glory) - Chords, Lyrics and Origins
Our version of this Classic African-American Spiritual features a New Orleans Style Piano, Ukelele, Muddy Waters style Delta Blues Dobro, Guitars, Drums, Swing Acoustic Bass, and Fiddle
Origins
First recorded in 1922 by ... Show More
4m 11s
Aug 2017
Wake Up In The Morning (And Worship You All Over Again)
Wake Up In The Morning
(and Worship You All Over Again)
Our Original Worship Song
In a Neo-Folk/Neo-Bluegrass Style (a bit of a David Grisman flavor). Guitars, Dobro, Fiddle, Bass, and Drums
This song was written driving home in the open back
of our friend’s truck after preachi ... Show More
3m 41s