Strong Songs

Episodes

• A Song For My Father

  Aug 8, 2025

  Family and music are deeply interconnected, shaping personal identities and legacies.

• "Lean On Me" by Bill Withers

  Jul 11, 2025

  Simple songs can be deeply impactful and universal, often capturing profound human truths in succinct, accessible lyrics.

• Bluegrass, Blue Prince, and the Blues

  Jun 27, 2025

  Musical interpretation varies widely, and different performances bring their unique flavor, which can be both enriching and surprising.

• "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" by The Police

  Jun 13, 2025

  Unpredictability is a core part of musical magic; spontaneous creativity can lead to iconic songs.

• "All The Things You Are" by Jerome Kern & Oscar Hammerstein II

  May 30, 2025

  Jazz standards like 'All The Things You Are' are foundational to jazz improvisation and have a rich history of reinterpretation across decades.

• "Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Jim Steinman and Bonnie Tyler

  May 16, 2025

  'Total Eclipse of the Heart' is a quintessential 1980s power ballad known for its massive sound and emotional intensity.

• Bluey, Background Jazz, and the 'Best' Metal Guitar Solo

  May 2, 2025

  Understanding complex rhythms, such as in The Police’s 'Beds Too Big Without You,' often involves identifying the downbeat and inner rhythmic subdivisions.

• The Music of the Muppets

  Apr 18, 2025

  Children's music can be both simple and deeply sophisticated, resonating across ages.

• "Roulette Dares (The Haunt Of)" by The Mars Volta

  Apr 4, 2025

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• "Fast As You Can" by Fiona Apple

  Mar 21, 2025

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• "Where The Streets Have No Name" and "With Or Without You" by U2

  Mar 7, 2025

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• A Bunch of Great Music Recommendations

  Jan 31, 2025

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• Remembering Janis Stockhouse, The Great Band Director

  Jan 3, 2025

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• Rediscovering Stevie Wonder, with Wesley Morris and Josh Gwynn

  Oct 4, 2024

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• Stevie Wonder: Music of My Mind [The Wonder of Stevie]

  Sep 27, 2024

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• Behind the Scenes of Strong Songs [Gig Gab]

  Sep 13, 2024

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• Post-Season Update, Summer Plans, & Some Music Recs

  Jul 12, 2024

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• "Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen

  Jun 28, 2024

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• Summer Synths, Fluteception, and "The Diablo Chord"

  Jun 14, 2024

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• "Easter Theatre" by XTC

  May 31, 2024

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