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 music industry.
"Bohemian Rhapsody" is a masterpiece that defies conventional song ... Show More
Yesterday
Bobby Helms Records Jingle Bell Rock in Summer Heat
On June 29th, 1958, something extraordinary happened that would forever change the landscape of American popular music. On this sweltering summer day in Nashville, Tennessee, a young rockabilly singer named Bobby Helms walked into the Columbia Recording Studios and laid down voca ... Show More
3m 40s
Feb 2019
"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
<p>Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Well, either way, this is definitely an episode of Strong Songs about Queen's genre-blending rock saga "Bohemian Rhapsody." Kirk dives into Freddie Mercury's operatic opus and learns a lot about vocal technique, piano motifs, harmon ... Show More
49m 50s
Oct 2023
The Beatles: 1. Rock n' Roll
Martin Freeman tells the story of the Fab Four’s rise, fall and rebirth - and how they changed the world along the way. In the space of just 8 years, their journey took them from the smoky clubs of Hamburg and Liverpool, to Abbey Road and unprecedented global fame. And when their ... Show More
28m 13s
Jul 2021
Behind The Song: Guns N' Roses "Sweet Child O' Mine"
In episode 71 of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda dives into the history and lyrics of "Sweet Child O' Mine" by the band once called the most dangerous in rock, Guns 'N Roses. The song, written by Axl Rose for his then-girlfriend, was a departure from the rest of the material o ... Show More
16m 8s
Apr 2025
559. The Rolling Stones: Satanic Majesties of Sixties Rebellion (Part 2)
"We're not worried about petty morals." What happened to the Rolling Stones in 1967 to see them on the brink of imprisonment and mass censure, while at the height of their success, with fame, fortune, mansions, world tours, and best selling albums to their names? Was Brian Jones, ... Show More
1h 8m