On August 28, 1963, during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, music became inseparable from the civil rights movement in a way that would echo for generations. Mahalia Jackson, the undisputed queen of gospel music, stood before roughly a quarter million people gathered at the Lincoln Memorial and delivered a spine tingling rendition of "How I Got ... Show More
Today
From Gary, Indiana to the King of Pop
On August 30, 1963, the Beatles released their fourth British single, She Loves You backed with I'll Get You, in a version pressed for the American market on the Swan label, though that particular release famously flopped at first, selling only a modest number of copies before Be ... Show More
2m 53s
Yesterday
Michael Jackson at Birth: The King of Pops Origins
On August 29, 1958, Michael Jackson entered the world in Gary, Indiana, born into a household on Jackson Street that would soon produce one of the most extraordinary musical dynasties in American history. His father Joseph worked in the steel mills and played guitar in a band cal ... Show More
3m 43s
Aug 27
Stevie Ray Vaughan: The Night the Blues Fell Silent
On August twenty seventh in nineteen ninety, the blues world lost one of its brightest lights when Stevie Ray Vaughan died in a helicopter crash near East Troy, Wisconsin. He had just delivered a blistering performance at Alpine Valley Music Theatre, sharing the stage that night ... Show More
3m 24s
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
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
Oct 2023
The Beatles: 4. Revolution
When tragedy strikes at the end of 1967, the Beatles are faced with an uncertain future. In the months and years to come, cracks begin to show in the foundations of the world’s most powerful musical unit. As each member matured and developed as artists, the end became inevitable. ... Show More
28m 18s
Nov 2022
Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon
<p>For the 100th episode of Strong Songs, Kirk takes a deep dive into one of the most famous concept albums ever recorded. </p><p>Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of the Moon" is an instantly recognizable, widely discussed album, played and replayed to the point that it's easy to forg ... Show More
1 h
Dec 2022
152: Thriller 40 Roundtable
Michael Jackson’s album, Thriller, is undoubtedly one of the most iconic and important albums in music history. Released 40 years ago, on November 30, 1982, it changed the landscape of Continue Reading →
2h 29m
Dec 2023
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame1988 was an unusual time: The biggest Beatle was George, rock stars were dealing with the unthinkable (their forties), people were paying attention to Mike Love, and the rebellion of rock & roll had been replaced by a gentlemen’s club. Live on tape f ... Show More
1h 7m