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1 Dissecting "The Heart Won't Lie" by Reba McEntire & Vince Gill 34:33
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe requests keep coming in, and this time it's Reba & Vince's 1993 powerhouse ballad, " The Heart Won't Lie ". In the canon of country duets, this one holds a unique place. Conway & Loretta this ain't, but how does this arrangement fit the adult contemporary context leading up to it, and what does Disney have to do with it?…
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1 Dissecting "Independence Day" by Martina McBride 59:59
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIt's about time. In this special July 4th episode, we finally tackle 90s icon Martina McBride, and arguably her signature song, 1994's " Independence Day ". Rarely has a song been so committed in every aspect to its interwoven themes of justice and judgment, and from so many different angles and perspectives that we had to bring in a PhD to help us unravel them! (Seriously.) Dr. Victoria Reynolds Farmer joins Nashville Anthems as our first ever guest! So you're going to want to stick around to the very end of this one. Or else.…
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1 Dissecting "Take It Like a Man" by Michelle Wright 25:15
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedBy request, we take on a classic one-hit-wonder (in the U.S. anyway). It's Michelle Wright with 1992's " Take It Like a Man ". Rarely has a song done more with a single note than this one does with the note G. But this cut is much more than a just G thing. How does this catchy number shift seamlessly between eye-rolling frustration and empowered assertion? And how do Wright's outstanding vocals tie it all together? Here's the video we mention in the episode , in which Wright tells the story of the song's composition. Start at 6:37.…
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1 Dissecting "Don't Be Stupid" by Shania Twain 15:43
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn the first of a trilogy of feminine perspectives in the 90s, we tackle Shania Twain's lighthearted 1997 hit " Don't Be Stupid ". Twain puts a twist on stereotypical gender roles, and not for the first time, but how does her protagonist's response to her man's stereotypical suspicion give us a perfect example of Twain's brand of 90s feminine empowerment?…
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1 Dissecting "I Cross My Heart" by George Strait 26:28
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe follow one "Pure Country" hit with another: 1992's " I Cross My Heart ". George Strait doffs the pyrotechnics (or something like that) and gets intimate in this one, but how do these rolling harmonic and melodic hills frame this speaker's specific message of commitent? And what about that key change??…
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George Strait takes us back to his acting days, with 1993's " Heartland ". Strait's signature honky-tonk style sounds right at home on this Texas-sized arena stage, but how do this song's lyrics try to take us somewhere else? And what tensions might this song encapsulate between the journeys of "Dusty" and real-life George Strait?…
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1 Dissecting "I Know Where I'm Going" by the Judds 18:27
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIt's vintage Judds, with their 1987 classic hit " I Know Where I'm Going ". This cut is a prime example of the Judds' signature acoustic-with-attitude shtick, but how does heavy harmonic ambiguity in this one leave us less sure of our destination that Wynonna and Naomi seem to be?
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1 Dissecting "Addicted to a Dollar" by Doug Stone 20:18
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedOur first encounter with Doug Stone taps into his rowdy side, with 1994's indignant, deliciously unhinged, " Addicted to a Dollar ". Stone shows us what angry, working class honky-tonk sounds like in the mid-90s, but what indications do we have in this song that this first person narrator is ever actually going to muster the courage to tell anyone to take this job and shove it?…
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1 Dissecting "Here in the Real World" by Alan Jackson 30:28
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedOne episode after exploring Brooks & Dunn's explosive debut, we turn our ears to Alan Jackson's more toned down entrance onto the scene, 1990's " Here in the Real World ". As we'd expect, Jackson writes the book here on Jones-inspired neotraditionalism, as melody, harmony, instrumentation, lyrics, and phrasing all work together on this heartbreaker. But how does all that combine with the very idea of neotraditionalism, to give this one a nostalgic feel that seems to break the fourth wall?…
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1 Dissecting "Brand New Man" by Brooks & Dunn 16:46
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe examine the song that introduced Brooks & Dunn to an unsuspecting country music world in 1991: their debut single " Brand New Man ". In some sense, Kix & Ronnie were just continuing what George Strait, Randy Travis, and the famed Class of 1989 had already brought to the fore, but what is it about this high-octane Texas honky-tonker that yet felt like the ushering in of a new, or maybe a consummate, era of neotraditionalism?…
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1 Dissecting "Amarillo by Morning" by George Strait 42:58
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, we explore why George Strait's career-defining 1983 classic " Amarillo by Morning " isn't just a great song, isn't just Strait's own favorite , but is in the conversation for greatest of all time.
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1 Dissecting "Hard Rock Bottom of Your Heart" by Randy Travis 27:41
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe tackle a listener request: Randy Travis's all-time great " Hard Rock Bottom of Your Heart ". From melody to harmony, instrumentation to lyrics, everything works about this neotraditional classic. And we didn't even talk about Randy Travis's smooth, effortless phrasing! Only country music would lay bare the sort of righteous indignation the unfaithful might feel, on days when shame turns into anger. It's brilliant.…
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We finally tackle the song that's been at the top of our list all along, Alan Jackson's 1994 hit " Gone Country ". Is this classic the straightforward celebration it sounds like? Or might the on-the-nose harmony and melody hint at something more satirical in the lining of this new kinda suit? Watch this video , listen to this episode, and let's find out!…
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1 Dissecting "For My Broken Heart" by Reba McEntire 24:53
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe expand our way backwards through Reba McEntire's discography, with the title track of her relentlessly gut-wrenching 1991 album, " For My Broken Heart ". Natural minor tonality dominates the specifically empty sorrow of this sad country song about Day 2 of a devastating breakup. But what happens when we compare this cut to our previous selection "How Was I to Know", and what can that comparison tell us about the trajectory of McEntire's 80s & 90s body of work?…
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1 Dissecting "How Was I to Know" by Reba McEntire 21:08
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe revisit mid-90s Girl Power as Reba cuts her hair and changes her tone, from victim to victor, in her 1996 hit " How Was I to Know ". The first-chorus rug-pull is clever enough on its own, but how is this moment pivotal not just for this song, but for McEntire's entire corpus?
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1 Dissecting "Hard Candy Christmas" by Dolly Parton 23:18
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis year's Christmas episode takes us back to 1982, and Dolly Parton's nuanced version of " Hard Candy Christmas ". Chords, lyrics, and melody all keep this song subtly shifting between bitter and sweet, but how does Dolly Parton's exquisite delivery turn this one from lovely to legendary?
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1 Dissecting "I Don't Even Know Your Name" by Alan Jackson 20:14
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAlan Jackson takes the Lovable Loser through a 12-bar blues romp complete with lighthearted fun, virtuoso solos, and even some poetic justice, in his 1995 hit " I Don't Even Know Your Name ". But is it more George Jones this time, or Buck Owens?
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Diamond Rio restacks the harmony and dishes out the twang in their 1991 hit " Mirror, Mirror ". Everyone's delivering blue notes on this one, but how do the lyrics and tonality suggest something darkly humorous about the singer's hardluck introspection? (Also, what exactly is the Mandela Effect?)
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Alabama takes us back to the past in more ways than one...or two...with their 1981 hit " Old Flame ". Their typical vocal harmonic fun is there, but what is it about the lyrics of this one that suggests an internal dialogue about a relatable external threat?
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe head back to the personal ads to peruse Chely Wright's " Single White Female ". There are several unique rhythmic and harmonic things going on in this quintessential 1999 hit, but what do those defining musical characteristics have to do with the simultaneously forward and reserved lyrics?
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We dive into the waters of Alan Jackson's signature song, 1993's " Chattahoochee ". It's Alan Jackson, so it's going to be earnest neotraditional honky-tonk, but how does the authentic nostalgia in this one take it from good, to great, to all-time classic? (And what exactly is a hootchie-cootchie?)
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1 Dissecting "If You're Gonna Play in Texas" by Alabama 18:34
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe dive deep into Alabama's Cajun-flavored 1984 anthem, " If You're Gonna Play in Texas (You Gotta Have a Fiddle in the Band) ". This one has always had us screaming "Cotton-eye Joe!" from back the row, but is there something larger going on here about Alabama's posture toward the impending neotraditionalist wave? Hmm... let's open up this case and see what's inside.…
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1 Dissecting "A Little Less Talk and a Lot More Action" by Toby Keith 17:35
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe take our first look at the late, great Toby Keith, and his 1993 hit (from the Long Names Department) " A Little Less Talk and a Lot More Action ". We get all of the trademark Toby Keith brashness in this cut, but what key ingredients of the Toby Keith persona are missing from this early-career, non-Keith-penned single?…
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We explore the supremely earnest delivery of Alan Jackson, as exemplified in 1990's " Wanted ". Honky-tonk meets gospel in this quintessentially neotraditionalist gem, but how can Jackson's humble "yes ma'am"s and "no ma'am"s authentically carry the emotional weight that this song needs them to?
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1 Dissecting "We Tell Ourselves" by Clint Black 18:11
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe take another look at the Haggard-esque neo-traditional grit of early Clint Black, with his 1992 hit, " We Tell Ourselves ". We get all the earthy blues we'd expect, but how does the musical setting of this cut channel both the doubt and the determination inherent in the complex and heavy situation that the lyrics describe?…
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1 Dissecting "Please Remember Me" by Tim McGraw 25:26
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe explore the late-90s country pop of megastar Tim McGraw's megahit " Please Remember Me ". Dramatics abound in this go-big-or-go-home production, but why exactly does this song feel more suited to a stadium stage than to a honky-tonk? And how can a cut that sounds so full manage to convey such emptiness?…
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1 Dissecting "Somewhere in My Broken Heart" by Billy Dean 30:49
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedMelody, harmony, and lyrics all meticulously and perfectly set a specifically bittersweet tone on Billy Dean's 1991 classic: " Somewhere in My Broken Heart ". One listen to this cut will tell you that it's a beautiful song. But why? What specific, nuanced details of this tune and these words strike such a distinct chord with us, both literally and figuratively? Also, here's a link Dean's interview by The Tennessean that we reference several times in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEuHk54daVg .…
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1 Dissecting "Islands in the Stream" by Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton 35:49
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThings turns all kinds of Yacht Rock as we sail away with one of the biggest hits of the 1980s, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton's iconic duet, " Islands in the Stream ". We're not even sure what they're talking about, but when a song is this catchy and fun, who cares? But why is that? What is it about this country pop classic that has kept it in our collective heads for 40 years? And why do Kenny & Dolly work so well as a pair?…
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1 Dissecting "God Bless the U.S.A." by Lee Greenwood 31:31
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedBonus episode! For the Fourth of July, we had to turn to Lee Greenwood's towering, uber-patriotic, 1984 single, " God Bless the U.S.A. " That he's proud to be an American no one can doubt, but what richer depths might we find undergirding that sentiment upon closer examination? And what do fireworks have to do with it?…
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1 Dissecting "The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter" by Reba McEntire 17:46
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedReba McEntire helps us connect some of the dots that comprise the specific mid-90s MCA sound, as she narrates the complexities of adulthood as only she can, in her 1995 hit " The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter ". We relate to the loneliness mentioned in the title, but is that all that's going on here? And what do major 9th chords have to do with this song's lyrical richness?…
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1 Dissecting "Cadillac Style" by Sammy Kershaw 23:12
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe cruise down to southwestern Louisiana to encounter Sammy Kershaw and his debut single, " Cadillac Style ". We've all always known there was a lot of Jones in Kershaw, but is there something deeper to that connection than just the voice? And what possible connection could there be between Cadillac Style and one that's often considered the greatest country song of all time ?…
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Little Texas continue to blend musical streams with their only #1 single, 1994's " My Love ". This song is more than just the video, and this band is more than just the hair. But they aren't less than that either. Listen to find out what 80s hair metal and 70s California rock have to do with this song's specific sound. How much is Heart, and how much is Restless Heart? And what does Janis Joplin have to do with it? Also, here's the Brady Seals's solo version that we reference in the episode.…
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1 Dissecting "It's a Little Too Late" by Tanya Tucker 17:38
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, we dance across the familiar ground of 12-bar blues, as the energetic shuffle of Tanya Tucker's 1993 hit " It's a Little Too Late " convinces us to kick up a little sawdust while we re-evaluating some of our life choices. It's a fun song, but how does the melding of persona and reality make this early 90s dance number particularly memorable?…
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1 Dissecting "Straight Tequila Night" by John Anderson 31:56
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe take a shot of an all-time classic, John Anderson's " Straight Tequila Night ". Anderson's signature breathy vocals anchor a particularly textural take on neotradional honky-tonk, but why does this song have a certain uncanny sound, and what does the number 440 have to do with it?
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1 Dissecting "Lost and Found" by Brooks & Dunn 25:48
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe search through another early Brooks & Dunn hit, 1992's " Lost and Found ". It's all about the flow, as this song always seems to take us exactly where we want to go, measure after perfect little measure. But we already knew Kix Brooks could write a great cut, so how exactly does this one nail the feeling of a frantic search, and what does Brooks & Dunn's signature honky-tonk sound have to do with it?…
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1 Dissecting "Honey, I'm Home" by Shania Twain 26:46
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like Liked90s icon Shania Twain takes us right back to the world of 90s feminism with her half-arena-rock / half-honky-tonk hit, " Honey, I'm Home ". Twain played big, and this song plays big, but where we do get irony in her particular brand of subversion, and what musical touchpoints does this song have with a couple of hits from 20 years before?…
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We look at how The Judds bring their acoustic-with-attitude vibe to the sultry, electric piano-infused " One Man Woman ". Slow, dark, and bluesy is the order of the day on this late-career Judds single, but what does a sonic atmosphere like that have to do with the lyrics' insistence on monogamy?
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1 Dissecting "Smoky Mountain Rain" by Ronnie Milsap 33:33
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe take a ride with a legend in his prime in this episode on Ronnie Milsap's 1980 classic " Smoky Mountain Rain ". The connection to Elvis's " Kentucky Rain " is multifaceted and deep, but how does this song use theatrical drama to color its image of a country music cliche? And what happens when you ask Ronnie Milsap to make the thunder roll? Here a couple of videos that are referenced in the episode: Smoky Mountain Rain on Austin City Limits: https://youtu.be/p0ZpytVUElU?si=5K88u9cBUqbjPUGl Source of the Elvis story: https://youtu.be/0I7v2zx6ttM?si=Jyv22w9sJ34dPhwx…
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In this episode, we look at how Collin Raye's signature song, " Love, Me " kept it gentle sentimental. Everything contributes, from the memorable acoustic guitar intro to Raye's smooth, sweet tenor vocals. But what do stoic farmers have to do with it? Also, who remembered that this recording had an electric piano?…
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1 Dissecting "Better Things to Do" by Terri Clark 23:13
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedTerri Clark tells her ex where he ranks in no uncertain terms, with her debut hit, " Better Things to Do ". Or does she? There's plenty of 90s attitude here, but what details in these lyrics hint that something else may be going on?
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1 Dissecting "Carrying Your Love with Me" by George Strait 25:05
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedMelton finally gets to take on the King, by way of his 1997 hit " Carrying Your Love with Me ". Everything works in this perfect little country song, but how does it all work together , and what is it about George Strait's simple delivery that connects so well not only with the song but also with us?…
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1 Dissecting "I Feel Lucky" by Mary Chapin Carpenter 22:05
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe continue to explore the quirky side of Mary Chapin Carpenter, and of early 90s country, with her Grammy-winning 1992 hit " I Feel Lucky ". So what is it besides the Dwight Yoakam and Lyle Lovett reference that makes this song so much fun, and what does the long history of country "outlaws" have to do with it?…
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For Christmas day, we went with the perfect song about Christmas night: Alabama's 1982 classic " Christmas in Dixie" . The joyful yuletide setting is plenty explicit in the song, but what subtly bittersweet threads have also been knit into this comfy Christmas sweater?
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1 Dissecting "John Deere Green" by Joe Diffie 17:52
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWe plow through one of Melton's all-time favorite's, Joe Diffie's and Dennis Linde's 1993 classic: " John Deere Green ". The tongue-in-cheek Mayberry tone carries over from "Bubba Shot the Jukebox", but how exactly does this one celebrate simplicity with an assertion that never flaunts its rural contentment?…
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1 Dissecting "On the Other Hand" by Randy Travis 27:08
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThey don't get much more classic than Randy Travis's major label debut single, 1985's " On the Other Hand ". We could have spent the whole episode on Travis's understated vocals (we practically do!), but what other elements of the song cause us to find ourselves rooting for a man who has already gone a few steps too far?…
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Your favourite rock & metal podcast bringing you all the latest news, opinions, honest reviews and laughs every Friday. 100% passion, 100% honesty, 100% of the time. Join us. @notmetalpod on Twitter & Instagram. Come join the discussion with a likeminded community of music fans on the That's Not Metal Facebook Focus Group www.facebook.com/groups/TNMFocus/.
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Barry first found music when he borrowed his sister's record collection when he was about eight and was hooked. When Caroline started it was a new beginning, and he listened to all the stations, but Caroline was his favourite by far. Later he became a singer in a band, then started doing discos when he was 18. He joined Caroline in 1977, touring the country with the Caroline Roadshow for 10 years, having great fun. Barry helped with tender trips and worked on the Ross Revenge in '84 and '85. ...
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Join musician Chris Fafalios (Punchline) and co-host Matt Kelly from the Geekscape network on One Hit Thunder, where each week they dive into the world of one-hit wonders with a new guest. Chris and Matt are joined by a revolving door of friends, including Chris's bandmates, musicians he’s toured with, and fellow artists, to listen to a one-hit wonder and explore the full catalog of the band or artist behind it. With a mix of humor and musical insight, Chris and Matt dive deep to decide if t ...
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An independent radio station from Tel Aviv. For music lovers by music lovers.
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Dan Hanzus and Bob Castrone love listening to music- almost as much as they love hanging out in a garage and talking about it. On The Throwback Podcast, lifelong friends revisit important albums from their past and go through them--track by track-- with fresh ears. From the classics to the cringeworthy, every week is a throwback.
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Formerly the Metal Injection Livecast, a weekly skewering of pop culture and beyond from the minds of 3 rock fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This blues podcast brings the best of blues music to ya, old and new, signed and unsigned! Get a refill on your favorite drink, grab a seat, and get ready to get some blues in the blood!
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Inside the biggest stories in music, hosted by Rolling Stone senior writer Brian Hiatt. Featuring interviews with top artists, expert insight on new releases and breaking news from the Rolling Stone staff, and much more.
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Your source for Metal news, views, tunes and interviews!
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