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A music podcast about the songs we love, and the stories behind them.

Ryan Gregg


    • Jun 17, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 105 EPISODES

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    The Songs of Note podcast is an absolute gem for music fans. Hosted by Ryan Gregg, this show takes listeners on a deep dive into the stories behind some of the most iconic songs in music history. With each episode, Gregg brings his passion and extensive musical knowledge to provide context and insight into the artist, album, or song being discussed. The podcast not only sheds light on well-known classics but also introduces listeners to lesser-known artists and songs that are worth exploring.

    One of the best aspects of The Songs of Note is how it uncovers the stories and inspirations behind beloved songs. Through interviews with various industry insiders, including musicians, producers, and songwriters, Gregg reveals fascinating anecdotes that give new meaning to these tracks. Whether it's learning about Tom Petty's life or understanding what drove Counting Crows' Adam Duritz to write "Long December," each episode offers a fresh perspective that enhances our appreciation for these songs.

    Additionally, The Songs of Note stands out for its ability to bridge the gap between older classics and newer music recommendations. While many people might feel clueless when it comes to older bands or genres they didn't grow up with, this podcast provides a gateway into exploring those artists while also offering suggestions for newer music to check out. It's a testament to Gregg's excellent taste in music that his recommendations are almost always loved by his audience.

    However, one potential downside of the podcast is that it may not cater as much to listeners who aren't already well-versed in music history or theory. While Gregg does a great job explaining certain concepts and providing context, there may be moments where non-music enthusiasts may feel overwhelmed or left out from fully enjoying the discussions. Nevertheless, this can be easily overcome by approaching the podcast with an open mind and a willingness to learn.

    In conclusion, The Songs of Note podcast is a must-listen for serious music fans who crave more than just superficial knowledge of their favorite songs. Ryan Gregg's passion and dedication to exploring the stories behind music are evident in every episode, making this podcast an engaging and informative experience. Whether you're a music nerd or simply someone who wants to learn more about the songs that have shaped our culture, The Songs of Note is highly recommended.



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    Latest episodes from Songs of Note

    104. Death Cab For Cutie | "I Will Follow You Into The Dark"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 17:12


    Listen to it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/3kZC0ZmFWrEHdUCmUqlvgZ Or Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/song/i-will-follow-you-into-the-dark/966377517 Follow me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/songsofnote/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to my newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://eepurl.com/hzQ0Fv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

    103. Robert Johnson | "Cross Road Blues"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 20:11


    Hear "Cross Road Blues" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1TrGdXSgiBm8W68D2K1COG Hear "Cross Road Blues" on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/song/cross-road-blues/546817835 Follow me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/songsofnote/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to my newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://eepurl.com/hzQ0Fv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

    102. The Verve | "Bittersweet Symphony"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 10:45


    "The Last Time" by The Rolling Stones on Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/track/2PS3gSD1ZqkNoqeO8T989t⁠ "The Last Time" by The Rolling Stones on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/song/1440743537 "The Last Time" by Andrew Oldham Orchestra on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/7wLtyMDljwAziOVC9d3FOh "The Last Time" by Andrew Oldham Orchestra on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/song/1443921879 "Bittersweet Symphony" by The Verve on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5yEPxDjbbzUzyauGtnmVEC "Bittersweet Symphony" by The Verve on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/bitter-sweet-symphony/1440885112?i=1440885120 Follow me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/songsofnote/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to my newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://eepurl.com/hzQ0Fv⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

    101. The White Stripes | "Seven Nation Army"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 7:19


    Listen to "Seven Nation Army" by The White Stripes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/3dPQuX8Gs42Y7b454ybpMR Listen to "Seven Nation Army" by The White Stripes on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/seven-nation-army/441282892 Follow me: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/songsofnote/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote/⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to my newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠http://eepurl.com/hzQ0Fv⁠⁠⁠ 

    100. Weezer | "Say It Ain't So"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 12:00


    Listen to "Say It Ain't So" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6VoIBz0VhCyz7OdEoRYDiA?si=Lwt9502yQeKqcpqo4nLRKQ Listen to "Say It Ain't So" on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/song/1443071441 Songs of Note episode with Weezer producer: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/83-weezer-producer-suzy-shinn/id1488884489?i=1000538901214 Kelly Clarkson and Weezer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GAJm2g_LPA Follow me: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/songsofnote/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote/⁠⁠ Subscribe to my newsletter: ⁠⁠http://eepurl.com/hzQ0Fv⁠⁠ 

    99. Hall & Oates | "Maneater"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 8:31


    Listen to "Maneater" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7j74lucZ59vqN67Ipe2ZcY Listen to "Maneater" on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/song/maneater/273750250 Follow me: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/songsofnote/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote/⁠ Subscribe to my newsletter: ⁠http://eepurl.com/hzQ0Fv⁠ 

    98. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers | "Don't Do Me Like That"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 6:36


    Listen to "Don't Do Me Like That" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5AzpZ5ADn1AFPxcEBd2Ugf Listen to "Don't Do Me Like That" on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/song/dont-do-me-like-that/1469579569 Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/songsofnote/ https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote/ Subscribe to my newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hzQ0Fv 

    97. Fleetwood Mac | "The Chain"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 11:10


    Listen to "The Chain" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5e9TFTbltYBg2xThimr0rU Listen to "The Chain" on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/bw/song/the-chain/594061861 Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/songsofnote/ https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote/

    Silverchair | "Open Fire"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 8:19


    Listen to "Ana's Song (Open Fire)" by Silverchair on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Apple Music⁠ Follow me: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/songsofnote/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote/

    Pearl Jam | "Something Special"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 5:43


    Listen to "Something Special" by Pearl Jam on Spotify or Apple Music Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/songsofnote/ https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote/

    Queen | "We Will Rock You"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 5:52


    "We Will Rock You" on Apple Music or Spotify Follow Me: https://www.instagram.com/songsofnote/ https://www.facebook.com/songsofnote/

    NEW Episode | Helter Skelter: The Beatles

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 16:16


    Ryan dives into one of The Beatles' best and most raucous tracks they ever recorded, "Helter Skelter," from the 1968 album The Beatles. To listen to the episode with music included in the Spotify app, click here. Get Spotify Premium For 3 Months For Free: https://sovrn.co/1g7qzk7 John playing Bass isolated track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8GOFbETxWI Video of Paul playing "Helter Skelter" acoustic version during session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPM7MCAiaFs

    Well, Hello Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 60:02


    Ryan talks through what he's been up to since the last podcast episode and plays eight songs he has written to pitch to country music artists. Hear or share the songs: https://bit.ly/songsofnoteGet in touch: ryan@thesongsofnote.com 

    Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 30:16


    In this week's Christmas episode of the podcast, Ryan talks with Gordon Martin, nephew of the Hugh Martin who was the songwriter of the classic, "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas." Hear the story behind the song and an acoustic version of the song performed as well.Find out more about Hugh Martin: https://hughmartin.com/ Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow Songs of Note: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnote

    Kurt Cobain Friend, Carrie Montgomery

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 43:24


    Ryan talks with Carrie Montgomery, a close friend of Kurt Cobain's. Carrie talks about what it was like knowing Kurt and his sudden rise to fame. Listen to Carrie's podcast, Leave A Message: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leave-a-message-after-the-tone/id1123342054Follow Carrie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carriejmont/?hl=enSign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow Songs of Note: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

    Dave Grohl's The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 33:23


    Ryan talks with guest Ryan Howell about Dave Grohl's new autobiography, The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music.Dave Grohl book: https://amzn.to/316CxXASign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow Songs of Note: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

    Soundgarden: Dark Black and Blue

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 37:21


    Ryan talks with Soundgarden author Greg Prato about his book, Dark Black and Blue: The Soundgarden Story.Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/3x57TcvSign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow Songs of Note: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

    Jerry Cantrell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 33:17


    Ryan talks with Jerry Cantrell from Alice in Chains in this week's episode. Jerry has a fantastic new solo record out called Brighten. Hear the stories behind several of the songs on the new album like "Atone" and "Goodbye," as well as memories he has of writing the classic Alice in Chains songs "Rooster" and "Would?"Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow Songs of Note: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

    Lived Through That: 90s Musicians Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 30:27


    Ryan talks with photographer Mike Hipple about his new book, Lived Through That: 90s Musicians Today, and what it was like tracking down popular artists from the time to capture them today.Get Mike's Book here: http://www.hipphoto.com/Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow Songs of Note: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

    Artist On The Rise: Cautious Clay

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 30:50


    Ryan talks with recording artist Cautious Clay about his fantastic new record Deadpan Love. Hear the stories behind a few of the songs on the record and hear great tracks like, "Wildfire," "Roots," and more.Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow Songs of Note: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

    Guns N' Roses "Use Your Illusion I & II"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 38:47


    Ryan talks with author Eric Weisbard about Guns N' Roses and his 33 1/3 book, "Use Your Illusion I & II."Eric's book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3b4Jx8U Follow Eric on Twitter: https://twitter.com/eweisbardSign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow Songs of Note: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

    Weezer Producer Suzy Shinn

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 29:21


    Ryan talks with Suzy Shinn, producer of the Weezer albums Van Weezer and OK Human. Hear what it was like recording with Rivers Cuomo on the band's two most recent records. Check out Suzy's website: https://www.suzyshinn.com/ Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzyshinn/And Twitter: https://twitter.com/suzyshinnSign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow Songs of Note: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

    Kurt Cobain's Most Iconic Photograph

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 33:03


    Ryan talks with Martyn Goodacre, the photographer responsible for taking the most iconic photo of Kurt Cobain in Nirvana's early days. Hear the full story behind the shoot, as well as what it was like having his photo go on to represent him in the wake of his death. Be sure and check out Das Wasteland, available for purchase here: https://www.daswasteland.com/Follow Das Wasteland on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daswasteland/Follow Martyn Goodacre on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martyn.goodacre/ Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow Songs of Note: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

    Trouble Boys: The Story of The Replacements

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 43:37


    Ryan talks with Replacements biographer Bob Mehr about his book on the band, Trouble Boys: The True Story of the Replacements. Buy Bob's book: https://amzn.to/3B4YSlb  Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow Songs of Note: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

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    Tom Petty: I Won't Back Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 38:27


    Ryan talks with Tom Petty author Jim Beviglia about the story behind one of Petty's biggest hits, "I Won't Back Down."Buy Jim Beviglia's Breakdown: Tom Petty's 100 Best Songs here: https://amzn.to/3i5LuWc Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow Songs of Note: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

    Patrick Droney: State of the Heart Deluxe Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 35:07


    Ryan talks with singer/songwriter Patrick Droney and plays tracks from his brand new State of the Heart Deluxe Edition.Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow Songs of Note: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

    Eric Clapton's "Layla," A Story Of Love, Betrayal, & Murder

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 47:38


    Ryan talks with Jordan Runtagh, podcast host/executive producer at iHeartmedia's ("Off the Record," "Inside the Studio," "Rivals), "Rolling Stone" and "Entertainment Weekly" contributor, about the grimy background story behind Derek and the Dominoes' classic song, "Layla." Eric Clapton, George Harrison, and Pattie Boyd are involved in this love triangle gone wrong. Follow Jordan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JordanRuntagh   Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow Songs of Note: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

    The Psychological Breakdown of Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys' "Pet Sounds"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 42:43


    Ryan talks with Jim Fusilli, author and former Rock & Pop Critic for The Wall Street Journal about The Beach Boys' masterpiece, "Pet Sounds," and the mental toll the album took on Brian Wilson.Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterBuy Jim's book on Amazon (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/2WYL3pnFind Jim online: http://jimfusilli.com/Follow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

    Toad The Wet Sprocket's Glen Phillips

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 57:54


    Glen Phillips, lead singer of the band Toad The Wet Sprocket is this week's guest on the Songs of Note podcast. Glen tells the stories behind some of the band's most popular songs like "Walk on the Ocean," and also gems like "Nightingale Song," "Fly From Heaven," and also their brand new record, "Starting Now."Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

    Jars Of Clay's Dan Haseltine

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 48:24


    Ryan talks with Dan Haseltine, lead singer of the band Jars of Clay, about their debut album Jars of Clay. Their song "Flood" was a big hit in the 90's, but the band has had a full career of fantastic songs, great songwriter and always creative instrumentation. Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

    The Alice in Chains Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 56:38


    Ryan talks with Alice in Chains biographer David de Sola. David's book, Alice In Chains: The Untold Story, is a great breakdown of the life and story behind the band. Hear the full story of the relationship between Jerry Cantrell and Layne Staley, the rise of the band and more. Buy David's book: https://amzn.to/3CKpetOSign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

    The Rolling Stones Second Act

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 50:10


    Ryan talks with video director and producer Blair Thomas, about the sudden resurgence of creativity and burst of classic songs that came from the band after Keith Richards discovered the Open-G guitar tuning. Hear Blair on episode 2 of the podcast on Radiohead's song, "Idioteque:" https://www.thesongsofnote.com/radiohead-idioteque/John Mulaney sket about Mick Jagger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWrKf5ik1i4Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

    AC/DC: Back in Black and Bon Scott

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 45:21


    Ryan interviews Jesse Fink, author of the book Bon: The Last Highway: The Untold Story of Bon Scott and AC/DC's Back in Black. Jesse talks about Bon's life, the theories on his death, and if Bon Scott helped write songs that ended up on the massively popular album, Back in Black. Buy Jesse's book Bon: The Last Highway: The Untold Story of Bon Scott and AC/DC's Back in Black: https://www.amazon.com/Bon-Highway-Untold-Story-Scott/dp/1770414096 Join Jesse's Bon Scott Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bonscottforumSign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

    Buying Elliott Smith's Recording Studio & Working For Neil Young With Joel Graves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 43:52


    Ryan talks with Joel Graves, owner of New Monkey Studio, the studio owned by Elliott Smith and filled with incredible vintage gear. Joel tells what it was like working for Neil Young, how he bought Elliott Smith's recording studio, and much more.New Monkey Studio: http://newmonkeystudio.com/Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

    Jimi Hendrix: Room Full of Mirrors With Biographer Charles R. Cross

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 39:52


    Ryan talks with Charles R. Cross, author of the fantastic Jimi Hendrix biography, Room Full of Mirrors. Buy Room Full of Mirrors on Amazon (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3BbFraJ Charles R. Cross website: http://charlesrcross.comSign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

    Mother Mother's Ryan Guldemond

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 29:41


    Ryan talks with Mother Mother frontman Ryan Guldemond about the band's new release, Inside, and their upcoming tour. Mother Mother: https://www.mothermothersite.com/Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

    Duran Duran's Album "Rio" With Music Journalist Annie Zaleski

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 35:31


    Ryan talks with music journalist and author of the new 33 1/3 book on Duran Duran's "Rio," Annie Zaleski.Buy her book on Bloomsbury: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/duran-durans-rio-9781501355196Or Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Duran-Durans-Rio-33-156/dp/150135518X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=rio+33+1%2F3&qid=1625347942&sr=8-1Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

    Radiohead's "Kid A" and the Beginning of the 21st Century - With Author Steven Hyden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 36:40


    Ryan talks with author Steven Hyden about his book, Radiohead's "Kid A" and the Beginning of the 21st Century.Buy it on Amazon here (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/2UxtPOvFollow Steven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Steven_Hyden"Idioteque" on SNL: https://vimeo.com/51713269 Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

    Visiting Stevie Ray Vaughan's Grave

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 39:35


    On this episode, Ryan takes a road trip to pay respect to the famous Texas guitar player, Stevie Ray Vaughan. Vaughan's grave is in Dallas, Texas. Ryan typically has a guest on the show, but this episode documents the trip to find SRV's grave, a telling of his life, and what his playing meant to Ryan. Songs of Note “Little Wing” Episode: https://www.thesongsofnote.com/stevie-ray-vaughan-little-wing/ SRV Austin City Limits 1983: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM86LxU_2FI SRV Austin City Limits 1989: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcFBEzNiYPIiacIwOJB4we9rSzZx0iGMb SRV AA Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LQZ1NDH2LI Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

    Arcade Fire: Funeral

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 38:06


    Ryan talks with David Cooper Moore who wrote the original Arcade Fire album review for their killer album “Funeral” for Pitchfork in 2004.  Follow David on Twitter: @dcoopermooreSign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

    Elvis Costello: "Alison"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 35:35


    Ryan talks with Dwight Garner, book critic for The New York Times, about Elvis Costello's song, "Alison."Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletter Get Dwight's book, "Garner's Quotations" here: https://amzn.to/3wZDyep Follow Dwight at: @dwightgarnerWatch Elvis Costello and Neil Young perform the song live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-k9jS6e1wIFollow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

    Janis Joplin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 43:37


    Ryan talks with Holly George Warren, author of the book Janis: Her Life and Music as well as 15 other books include a biography of Gene Autry and Alex Chilton.FREE BONUS EPISODE LINK: http://www.thesongsofnote.com/bonusGet a signed copy of her book: www.goldennotebook.indielite.org Holly's website: http://www.hollygeorgewarren.com/Follow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

    Bonus Episode: 27 Songs That Changed My Life

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 34:28


    In this bonus episode, Ryan talks through the 27 songs included on the Songs of Note Playlist at the links below on Apple Music and Spotify. Apple Music Playlist Link: https://music.apple.com/playlist/pl.u-EblbVTraylL?app=music&at=11lt62&ct=playlistlinkSpotify Playlist Link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Bp5LVt6Sfh7xtFcd4C9wd 

    Scarlet Page

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 32:26


    Scarlet Page is a world famous photographer, known by many for her iconic images of people like her famous father, Jimmy Page, but also Keith Richards, Paul McCartney, Foo Fighters, Chris Cornell and many others. Scarlet is offering an exclusive discount to Songs of Note listeners for 10% off her prints using code SONGSOFNOTE10 at her shop: https://scarlet-page-print-shop.myshopify.com/Check out her Words Behind the Shot section of her Instagram account at this link: https://www.instagram.com/scarletpage/channel/ Visit my website:  https://www.thesongsofnote.com/Follow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

    Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 47:56


    Ryan talks with Andrew McMahon, singer/songwriter behind Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness, as well as lead singer for Jack's Mannequin and Something Corporate.Andrew's website: https://andrewmcmahon.com/ Visit my website:  https://www.thesongsofnote.com/Follow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

    Capturing Jimi Hendrix and Life With the Rolling Stones: An Interview With Gered Mankowitz

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 42:34


    Gered Mankowitz is a rock photographer who captured some of the most iconic pictures ever taken of Jimi Hendrix. He also took extensive photos of the Rolling Stones, as well as many other bands like Traffic, The Yardbirds, Elton John, Duran Duran and many more.https://mankowitz.com/https://www.instagram.com/gered_mankowitz/ Visit my website:  https://www.thesongsofnote.com/Follow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

    Soul Asylum's Dave Pirner

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 39:17


    Ryan talks with Dave Pirner, lead singer of the band Soul Asylum. Dave talks about their latest record, Hurry Up and Wait, the story behind their hit song, "Runaway Train," and Dave's first book, Loud Fast Words: Soul Asylum Collected Lyrics. Loud Fast Words: Soul Asylum Collected Lyrics Book: https://amzn.to/3vD6vw4Soul Asylum Cassette: https://www.blueelan.com/store/soul-asylum/Visit my website:  https://www.thesongsofnote.com/Follow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

    Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young: Ohio

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 44:30


    Ryan talks with David Browne, author of the book Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young: The Wild, Definitive Saga of Rock's Greatest Supergroup and Senior Writer at Rolling Stone. With the upcoming anniversary of the expanded re-issue of the band's Deja Vu record right around the corner, it's a great time to get caught up on the history of the band, and specifically the story behind their song, "Ohio." http://www.david-browne.com/David Browne's book: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young: The Wild, Definitive Saga of Rock's Greatest Supergroup on Amazon (this is an affiliate link) https://amzn.to/2P2MJKJVisit my website at https://www.thesongsofnote.com/Follow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

    Vinyl, Soundtracks, and The Glamour and The Squalor With Kevin Moyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 37:07


    Ryan talks with indie music doc producer and music supervisor, Kevin Moyer. Kevin worked on the film The Glamour and the Squalor, and this week marks the vinyl release of both the score created by Pearl Jam's Mike McCready, and the soundtrack.TG&TS  Vinyl Score: https://www.lakeshorerecordsshop.com/product/the-glamour-the-squalor-original-motion-picture-score-classic-black-vinyl-mike-mccready TG&TS  Vinyl Soundtrack: https://enjoytheriderecords.com/collections/new-releases/products/the-glamour-the-squalor-soundtrack-90s-alt-rock-radio-comp-etr118TG&TS On Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Glamour-Squalor-Carrie-Brownstein/dp/B01MSAI6P9The Last Blockbuster: https://www.netflix.com/title/81354557Kevin's first appearance on the Songs of Note podcast: https://www.thesongsofnote.com/kevin-moyer-on-making-music-documentaries-and-the-story-behind-pearl-jams-song-corduroy/Visit my website at https://www.thesongsofnote.com/Follow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

    Thom Yorke, Michael Stipe, Elliott Smith - What It Was Like Photographing Them With Jamie Beeden

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 33:47


    Ryan interviews rock photographer Jamie Beeden about what it was like taking photos of Radiohead's Thom York, R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe, Elliott Smith and many more. Songs of Note listeners can get 10% off Jamie's shop with this exclusive link: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Damncoolphotos?coupon=SON2021Visit my website at https://www.thesongsofnote.com/Follow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

    Briston Maroney: Sunflower

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 35:13


    Ryan talks with singer/songwriter Briston Maroney and plays tracks from his brand new album, Sunflower. Briston writes catchy songs with heart that are both fun and full of emotion. Find Briston Maroney online: https://www.bristonmaroney.com/Visit my website at https://www.thesongsofnote.com/Follow me: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

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