Every song has its own history. The who, what, when, where, why, and how of the music we love. Join Thom Ruckert on This Song, and hear those stories. A production of LIU Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
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The story behind The Monkees' 1967 hit "Pleasant Valley Sunday" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org This Song is presented in memory of Thom Ruckert
The story behind the heavily-covered classic "Route 66" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org This Song is presented in memory of Thom Ruckert
The story behind Tracy Chapman's 1988 classic "Fast Car" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org This Song is presented in memory of Thom Ruckert
The story behind Led Zeppelin's 1971 classic "Stairway To Heaven" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org This Song is presented in memory of Thom Ruckert
The story behind The Carpenters' 1971 classic "Superstar" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org This Song is presented in memory of Thom Ruckert
The story behind Jerry Lee Lewis' 1957 hit "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org This Song is presented in memory of Thom Ruckert
The story behind Simon and Garfunkel's 1969 classic "The Boxer" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
The story behind Heart's 1976 hit "Crazy On You" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
The story behind the Elvis Presley and Big Mama Thornton classic "Hound Dog" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
The story behind Johnny Cash's 1963 classic "Ring of Fire" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
The story behind Donovan's 1966 hit "Sunshine Superman" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
The story behind James Brown's 1965 classic "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
The story behind Jimi Hendrix's 1967 classic "Purple Haze" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
The story behind The Doors' 1967 classic "Light My Fire" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
The story behind Janis Joplin's 1971 classic "Half Moon" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
The story behind James Taylor's 1970 classic "Fire and Rain" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
The story behind Barry McGuire's 1965 hit "Eve of Destruction" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
The story behind Sanford-Townsend Band's 1977 hit "Smoke From a Distant Fire" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
The story behind Pat Benatar's 1980 classic "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
The story behind Percy Sledge's 1966 classic "When A Man Loves A Woman" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
The story behind Buffalo Springfield's 1966 hit "For What It's Worth" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
The story behind Jim Croce's 1972 classic "Time In A Bottle" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
The story behind 10cc's 1975 hit "I'm Not In Love" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
The story behind the 1967 classic "Different Drum" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
The story behind Chicago's 1970 classic "25 Or 6 To 4" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
The story behind Ray Charles' 1954 classic "I Got A Woman" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
The story behind Cream's 1967 classic "Sunshine of Your Love" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
The story behind Joni Mitchell's 1970 classic "Big Yellow Taxi" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
The story behind Led Zeppelin's 1979 classic "Fool in the Rain" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
The story behind Rush's 1981 classic "Limelight" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
The story behind Marvin Gaye's 1971 classic "What's Going On" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
The story behind the Beach Boys' 1966 hit "Good Vibrations" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
The story behind Carly Simon's 1972 classic "You're So Vain" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
The origins of The Who's 1971 classic "Won't Get Fooled Again" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
The story behind The Beatles' 1967 song "I Am The Walrus" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
The story behind the Rolling Stones' 1969 hit "You Can't Always Get What You Want" A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
The origins of Aretha Franklin's 1967 classic "Respect", including the original version by Otis Redding. A production of WCWP Studios - LIU Post Public Radio. Visit us at WCWP.org
Highlighting musical tributes to John Lennon by Paul McCartney and George Harrison. Listen to more of our original programs at WCWP.org
The story behind Suzanne Vega's 1989 classic "Tom's Diner" Listen to more of our original programs at WCWP.org This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
The story behind Deep Purple's 1972 rock staple "Smoke on the Water" Listen to more of our original programs at WCWP.org
The story behind Bob Marley's reggae classic "Buffalo Soldier" Listen to more of our original programs at WCWP.org
The origins of Carole King's 1971 classic "You've Got A Friend" Listen to more of our original programs at WCWP.org
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