Life Through Lyrics

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An exploration of the history behind some great songs, artists, and bands as well as what their lyrics "might" mean. I will also take time to tell some stories and discuss how these songs have affected me personally, added to my experiences, and shaped the person I have become. Really just a discuss…

Chris Beneck

  • May 7, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 22m AVG DURATION
  • 7 EPISODES


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Episode 7: "Pancho And Lefty"

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 24:25


Season 2 is finally here! In Episode 1 I discuss the history behind the Outlaw Country classic "Pancho and Lefty" and what the lyrics say to me personally. Join me as I take you on an interesting journey from the Wild West desert to a cold lonely hotel in Ohio......

Episode 6 "Merry Christmas From The Family"

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2018 27:19


A Holiday episode discussing Robert Earl Keen's Christmas Classic (at least to me) and the memories it conjures up of holidays past. Take a seat and have a listen.

Episode 5 - C.W. McCall and His Music

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2018 24:11


This episode features the story of not one song, but the creation of a character that brought an ad executive in his late 40's out of his office and into the recording studio, where he and his band would go gold in 1976. Listen for the whole story, it's quite a tale!

Episode 4 "East Bound and Down"

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2018 24:28


In this episode I discuss the story behind Jerry Reed's "East Bound and Down" as well as some of the history behind the movie "Smokey and the Bandit" and why they are both so important to me.

Episode 3 "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald"

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2018 26:14


In this episode, I examine one of my lifelong favorites. Gordon Lightfoot's "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" is by far one of his most famous songs, and has forever immortalized the "Fitz", her men, and the day she was lost. So, in honor of them and the anniversary of the tragedy please listen and enjoy Episode 3!

Episode 2 "Me and Bobby McGee"

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2018 16:48


On episode of LTL I discuss the history behind Kris Kristofferson's "Me and Bobby McGee" as well as tell some road stories as they relate to the lyrics of this classic piece of Americana.

Episode 1 "The Stories We Could Tell"

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2018 11:44


This episode focuses on Tom Petty and the Heartbreaker's version of "The Stories We Could Tell" from their "Pack Up the Plantation, Live" Album. I discuss the history of the song and what some of the most meaningful lyrics are to me.

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