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Each show, Eric will introduce you to old music that might be new to you. Take a journey through the do-wop of the 50's, rock of the 60's, swing of the 40's and soul from the 70's using a theme every episode to tie it together. A passion for music and a love for all things old, has led your host, Eric Leckey, on a life-long quest to curate unique and clever playlists for friends and family. Now, he takes you on a journey of musical discovery and stories behind the artists and behind the songs.

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    • Feb 13, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Ways to Get Around (Season 14 Premiere)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 57:59


    In this Season 14 Premiere, it's all about ways to get around—from walking and biking to trains, planes, and automobiles. Whether you're cruising with Queen's "Bicycle Race," taking a wild ride on Ozzy Osbourne's "Crazy Train," or strutting to The Bangles' "Walk Like an Egyptian," this playlist is your ultimate travel soundtrack. So, hop on, tune in, and let's hit the road with the best transportation-themed tracks ever!

    Origins of PUNK

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 64:31


    In this episode of Listen to This, host Eric Leckey blasts through the raw, rebellious sound of original punk rock. Featuring tracks from legendary bands like The Ramones, Sex Pistols, and The Clash, Leckey takes listeners back to the roots of punk, exploring the DIY ethos, anti-establishment lyrics, and intense energy that fueled the genre's rise. Alongside unforgettable songs, he shares stories of how these bands challenged the music industry, shook up society, and left an enduring legacy. Tune in for a high-energy episode celebrating the pioneers who made punk a powerful movement in rock history.

    Politicians

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 61:35


    In this episode of Listen to This, host Eric Leckey takes a deep dive into the songs that have become staples at political rallies. From Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A." to Neil Young's "Rockin' in the Free World," Leckey explores how these tracks, often misunderstood or reinterpreted, have been adopted by political campaigns to fire up crowds. With a mix of rock anthems and pop hits, he unpacks the stories behind the artists' reactions to their songs being used in political contexts and how music continues to play a powerful role in shaping public movements. Tune in for an eye-opening look at the intersection of music and politics.

    Songs Over 10 Minutes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 64:49


    In this episode of *Listen to This*, host Eric Leckey delves into the epic world of songs that clock in at 10 minutes or longer. From rock anthems like Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" and Pink Floyd's "Echoes" to progressive classics like Rush's "2112" and Bob Dylan's "Desolation Row," Leckey explores the stories, musicianship, and ambition behind these extended masterpieces. With deep insights into how these lengthy tracks push the boundaries of songwriting, he celebrates the art of storytelling through music that dares to take its time. Tune in for a journey through the long-playing legends of rock!

    Idioms or Sayings

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 64:52


    In this episode of *Listen to This*, host Eric Leckey spins a playlist of songs inspired by idioms and common sayings. From classics like "Let the Good Times Roll" and "Hit the Road Jack" to "Every Rose Has Its Thorn," Leckey explores how artists have turned familiar phrases into unforgettable hits. With his signature mix of music history and witty commentary, he breaks down the origins of each idiom and how these songs have become cultural staples. Tune in for a fun and lyrical journey through tracks that prove there's always truth in a good saying!

    Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 68:42


    In this episode of *Listen to This*, host Eric Leckey dives into the legendary sounds of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, the studio musicians behind some of the greatest hits in music history. From iconic tracks by Aretha Franklin and Wilson Pickett to classics by The Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan, Leckey showcases the unique groove and soulful influence that this Alabama-based group brought to countless records. Tune in as Leckey unpacks the magic behind these timeless tracks and the unsung heroes who helped shape the sound of rock, soul, and R&B.

    Songs From Albums That Have Numbers in the Title!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 68:58


    In this episode of *Listen to This*, host Eric Leckey explores the fascinating world of albums with numbers in their titles. From classics like *Ten* by Pearl Jam and *1984* by Van Halen to *52nd Street* by Billy Joel and *2Pacalypse Now* by Tupac, Leckey plays back some of the most memorable tracks from these numerically themed records. Along the way, he shares intriguing stories behind the albums, the significance of the numbers, and the cultural impact they've made. Tune in for a fun and insightful musical countdown, as Leckey spins the hits and hidden gems from albums that are all about the numbers.

    Songs Produced by Jeff Lynne

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 54:00


    In this episode of *Listen to This*, host Eric Leckey takes listeners on a nostalgic journey through the iconic music produced by the legendary Jeff Lynne. From his work with Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) to collaborations with Tom Petty, George Harrison, and the Traveling Wilburys, Leckey delves into the genius behind Lynne's distinctive sound. As the songs play, Leckey provides insightful commentary on Lynne's production techniques, his influence on rock music, and the timeless appeal of his tracks. Tune in for a trip through music history, celebrating one of rock's greatest producers.

    Sequels

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 66:27


    If movies can have them, then why can't songs.  Eric is going to take you through time and do it with songs that have baby song.  Or would it be Jr.?  Either way, listen up!  

    Songs That Start with Vocals (Season 13 Premier)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 72:25


    Eric is back for the 13th season of Listen To This and he has a great season all lined up for you and to kick it off Eric starts with just words.  Lots of song start without music and just words and this epidose will highlight these things perfectly.  

    Quentin Tarantino Soundtrack - Season 12 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 64:26


    We love his movies and one of the main reasons is because of a music in the movies.  Quentin Tarantino is an amazing film maker and this episode is all about him.  The top songs from all the Tarantino movies is about to rock your ear holes.  

    Songs with Choirs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 62:35


    There are usually a lot of people in them.  They can be aduts, children or even Nuns.  Choirs.  Lot's of songs have them in them, but do you really know what work went into it?  Well, this week Eric takes you on a musical journey with groups of people that they call "Choirs"!

    Songs From Live Aid

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 65:00


    It was a ground breaking TV expierence with Billions watching and Eric is going to take you through it as if it is happening now.  Well, maybe not in that much details, but he has a good incite to the day, concert and movement which was LIVE AID.

    Songs About TV

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 51:59


    Remember when TV used to be a treasure trove of entertainment, even with just 20 channels? Now, despite having millions of options, finding something worth watching feels like searching for a needle in a haystack. Maybe we've become pickier, or maybe TV just isn't what it used to be. Join us on Listen To This for a musical journey through the golden eras of television! We'll explore the iconic tunes that made TV unforgettable, uncovering the stories behind the songs that defined our favorite shows. Tune in and relive the magic with us—because great TV deserves a great soundtrack.Subscribe now and let the nostalgia begin!

    Sad Songs That Sound Happy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 56:39


    There are way more than you think and that means there's a lot.  Songs that sound happy but are really sad!  Hmmm, let's hope that Eric's journey through time doesn't point out your wedding song in this episode?

    Photos and Pictures

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 55:35


    From vintage cameras to smartphone snaps, capturing moments has evolved, but songs about photos remain timeless. Join Eric on this episode as he guides you through a journey where melodies become snapshots, inviting you to visualize the stories behind the music.

    Drummers as Lead Singers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 56:00


    We can all maybe name one or two, but here is a list of the best.  Drummers that sang.  In this weeks show, Eric takes you through the minds of drummers and why they sang or wrote.  

    Bands with Numbers in Their Name

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 54:26


    We all know them.  Blink-182, Primer 44, Twenty-One Pilots and more.  BAND with numbers in their names.  Listen up to Eric as he takes you on this journey with numbers, without math!

    First Hit Song (Season 12 Opener)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 76:04


    Listen To This is back and Eric has some great shows lined up for you.  The first one to kick off the season is an artists first big hit.  What was it?  How much did they make?  Listen all season for tons of great episodes.  

    Punk Rock Christmas Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2023 38:07


    On this special episode all about Christmas, you knew it wasn't going to be all good feeling music coming from Eric, NOPE! It's a PUNK ROCK Christmas!

    Title WOW, That's Inappropriate Part 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 50:45


    It's the episode you've all been waiting for AND it's the season finale!!! ENJOY!

    Sugar and Spice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 56:02


    Sugar and Spice and everything that Eric wants to show you in this episode of Listen To This! It's like that isle in the grocery store that you can't find what you need?

    HOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 48:19


    It's a basic question, but one that no one knows how to answer. This however will not answer HOW but you will hear HOW in all the titles.

    Opening Songs on an Album

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 66:58


    If you start off your album with a great song, one that captures the listeners attention it can set the tone for a great album. On this show, Eric takes you on a journey through time, but not a long journey, just long enough for the first song of the album.

    Professions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 51:56


    Professions! They can be Doctors, Lawyers, Hookers, Lineman and more. I could list professions for hours but Eric will take you on a journey through time and space to the theme of Professions.

    Songs with Drum Intros

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 60:07


    The guitar usually gets all the celebrity when it comes to a band. But this show is all about the DRUMS. Tommy Lee, Travis Barker, that guy with one arm from Deff Leopard, we all know one or two drummers, but this show is about all the drummers and highlighting their skills. Eric is going to take you on that journey of song intros with drums!

    Duos

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 54:55


    2. That's the number behind DUO. You know a bunch of them, Tango & Cash, Frodo & Sam and even Bevis & Butthead. Eric takes you on this musical journey that follows two people at the same time.

    Numbers Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 52:05


    It's been 2 episodes in the making, so this is the best EVER episode about NUMBERS!

    The Stats Episode (Season 11 Opener)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 86:14


    With 10 season under his belt, Eric is feeling good and he wants to share with you the stats of the show. Which artist has he played the most? You're about to find out.

    Guardians Of The Galaxy Music - Season 10 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 63:56


    The show we all wanted!

    Love Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 69:31


    Eric doesn't know much about it but all of the artists on this episode do. Part one of love is right now!@SinatrasRatPack#ThisIsFunner #FunnerFamily #FunnerNetwork #ListenToThishttps://twitter.com/ThisIsFunner https://www.facebook.com/ThisIsFunner/

    Love Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 65:09


    Eric doesn't know much about it but all of the artists on this episode do. Part one of love is right now!@SinatrasRatPack#ThisIsFunner #FunnerFamily #FunnerNetwork #ListenToThis https://twitter.com/ThisIsFunner https://www.facebook.com/ThisIsFunner/

    Side A vs Side B

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 66:12


    Eric always takes sides, and when it comes to music, he can give you the best A and B.Just listen! @SinatrasRatPack#ThisIsFunner #FunnerFamily #FunnerNetwork #ListenToThis https://twitter.com/ThisIsFunner https://www.facebook.com/ThisIsFunner/

    WOW, That's Inappropriate Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 69:36


    Your favorite episode is back, just make sure your kids aren't in the room. We talk tight, big, long, wet and more in this episode and even sometimes that references are a bit more direct. @SinatrasRatPack#ThisIsFunner #FunnerFamily #FunnerNetwork #ListenToThis https://twitter.com/ThisIsFunnerhttps://www.facebook.com/ThisIsFunner/

    Songs Written by Carole King

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 59:16


    If you don't know who she is, you want to. Carole King is one of the best lyricalist in the world. She wrote songs for tons of artists and Eric is going to line them all up for you with a nice bow.@SinatrasRatPack#ThisIsFunner #FunnerFamily #FunnerNetwork #ListenToThis https://twitter.com/ThisIsFunnerhttps://www.facebook.com/ThisIsFunner/

    Songs in Commercials

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 62:54


    We all sing them but most of us don't know where they came from. Well, Eric will clear that up for you in this episode of Listen To This. Heinz, Maxwell House and more. You will be smarter after you listen to this episode.@SinatrasRatPack#ThisIsFunner #FunnerFamily #FunnerNetwork #ListenToThis https://twitter.com/ThisIsFunnerhttps://www.facebook.com/ThisIsFunner/

    Not The Normal Lead Singer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 66:35


    We know all the famous people but did you know that one person that sang on that one song that was a huge hit for that band but wasn't in the band? Well, that's what Eric is doing for you in this show. Eric is going to breakdown some of the biggest hits from the biggest bands that you didn't know was sung by someone besides their lead singer. @SinatrasRatPack#ThisIsFunner #FunnerFamily #FunnerNetwork #ListenToThis https://twitter.com/ThisIsFunner https://www.facebook.com/ThisIsFunner/

    FOOLS

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 61:11


    They are celebrated on April 1st every year and this is the closest Monday to said day so here you go a whole show about FOOLS. No, this isn't a show with just Eric and his friends playing instruments and making shit up, it's a show full of music about the April celebrity. Eric breaks down all different types of songs / genres of songs that all talk about the FOOLS!@SinatrasRatPack#ThisIsFunner #FunnerFamily #FunnerNetwork #ListenToThis https://twitter.com/ThisIsFunnerhttps://www.facebook.com/ThisIsFunner/

    Bands That Used To Have Different Names

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 67:42


    They didn't all start out famous or golden with al the hits! Most bands started off with different people in it and with a different name. Eric breaks down band names from the beginning to some of the biggest names in music.@SinatrasRatPack#ThisIsFunner #FunnerFamily #FunnerNetwork #ListenToThis https://twitter.com/ThisIsFunnerhttps://www.facebook.com/ThisIsFunner/

    Dolly Parton W/ Gina Grad (Season 10 opener)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 55:55


    Eric is back with more history for your ear holes. He has special guest Gina Grad to discuss one of the most influential artists in the world of music. Dolly Parton. She has her own amusement park people!! They put together the best ALL TIME album from Dolly's entire catalogue. @SinatrasRatPack#ThisIsFunner #FunnerFamily #FunnerNetwork #ListenToThis https://twitter.com/ThisIsFunnerhttps://www.facebook.com/ThisIsFunner/

    Nicky Hopkins - Season 9 FINALE

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2022 62:43


    Some of you know him and some of you don't, but you ALL know the music he helped make. Eric takes you on a journey through time to honor the great Nicky Hopkins. From the Beatles to the Rolling Stones, Nicky was a part of so much history.@SinatrasRatPack#ThisIsFunner#FunnerFamily#FunnerNetwork#ListenToThis https://twitter.com/ThisIsFunnerhttps://www.facebook.com/ThisIsFunner/

    When

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 57:05


    When? When? When? We are all impatient and appartently song writers are too. In this episode Eric explains WHEN in songs. @SinatrasRatPack#ThisIsFunner #FunnerFamily #FunnerNetwork #ListenToThishttps://twitter.com/ThisIsFunnerhttps://www.facebook.com/ThisIsFunner/

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