In just a couple of years, Creedence Clearwater Revival generated one of the most amazing runs of hits in
American pop history: from “Proud Mary” to “Green River,” “Bad Moon Rising” to “Travelin’ Band.”
Reportedly, they even outsold the Beatles in America in 1969. But for all their success with those John
Fogerty–penned classics, CCR never held the No. 1 spo ... Show More
Today
Care & Feeding | Ending the Elf (On the Shelf)
On this episode: Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen are trying to take some of the holiday stress off your shoulders. They have gift recommendations for every type of kid, from the sports obsessed (tickets to a game are always a win) to the young scientist (science kits ... Show More
40m 25s
Jan 2021
These Are the Good Times, Part 2
Hit Parade is back for non-Slate Plus listeners! Upcoming episodes will be split into two parts, released two weeks apart. For the full episode right now, sign up for Slate Plus and you'll also get The Bridge, our Trivia show and bonus deep dive into our subjects. slate.com/hitpa ... Show More
1h 21m
Feb 2021
The Ramones: TV Bombs, Psycho Therapy, Toilet Syringes, Turning Tricks and Saving Rock ‘N’ Roll
Sniffing glue, hooking for drug money, hurling rocks at the Beatles, and writing infectious sunshiny melodies about their grimy reality, the Ramones were what the world needed in 1976. As rock ‘n’ roll was getting bloated with excessive experimentation and unfortunate forays into ... Show More
39m 11s