Podcasts about hit songs

“Eternal Flame” is another song that came into my head from out of nowhere. It just started playing in my mind on its own. I remembered the song, but I had never heard of (or don't remember) an all-girl band called The Bangles. The group was popular in the 1980s. Susanna Hoff, their lead singer, wrote Eternal Flame with songwriters Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly. The idea came from a Cyndi Lauper song Hoff admired, and from the eternal flame shrine near the Elvis Presley tomb in Graceland, where The Bangles saw it. “Eternal Flame” became one of The Bangles' biggest hits, reaching #1 in nine countries, including the USA in 1989. I still don't know why “Eternal Flame” barged unannounced into my head, but I'm glad it did. The song is BEAUTIFUL. Here's my cover. Chapters (00:00:08) - Close Your Eyes, Give Me Your Hand

“Eternal Flame” is another song that came into my head from out of nowhere. It just started playing in my mind on its own. I remembered the song, but I had never heard of (or don't remember) an all-girl band called The Bangles. The group was popular in the 1980s. Susanna Hoff, their lead singer, wrote Eternal Flame with songwriters Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly. The idea came from a Cyndi Lauper song Hoff admired, and from the eternal flame shrine near the Elvis Presley tomb in Graceland, where The Bangles saw it. “Eternal Flame” became one of The Bangles' biggest hits, reaching #1 in nine countries, including the USA in 1989. I still don't know why “Eternal Flame” barged unannounced into my head, but I'm glad it did. The song is BEAUTIFUL. Here's my cover. Chapters (00:00:08) - Close Your Eyes, Give Me Your Hand

Jah Cure Party Mix  Enjoy!!!Tracklist:1) Jah Cure - 0:00 Stronger2) Jah Cure -  Love Is 3) Jah Cure - To Your Arms Of Love4) Jah Cure - Show Love 5) Jah Cure  - Every Corner I Turn 6) Jah Cure - Two Way Street7) Jah Cure - Longing For8) Jah Cure - What Will It Take9) Jah Cure - Before I Leave10) Jah Cure - Miles Away11) Jah Cure - Call On Me12) Jah Cure - Nothing13) Jah Cure - From My Heart14) Jah Cure - Searching 15) Jah Cure - Never Find 16) Jah Cure - Run Come Love Me (Feat. Jah Mason)17) Jah Cure - The Love of my life18) Jah Cure - Western Region19) Jah Cure - Sunny Days20) Jah Cure - Sticky21) Jah Cure - Jah Bless Me22) Jah Cure - King In The Jungle (Feat. Sizzla)23) Jah Cure - Dancehall Vibes24) Jah Cure - Journey25) Jah Cure - Life We Live26) Jah Cure - Zion Awaits27) Jah Cure - How Can I28) Jah Cure - Keep On29) Jah Cure - Dem Nuh Build Great Man (Feat. Fantan Mojan)30) Jah Cure - Rasta 31) Jah Cure - Wake Up32) Jah Cure - 2012 (Save the World)33) Jah Cure - Pressure We Hard 34) Jah Cure - Stronger That Before 35) Jah Cure - Better WayDownload Link: Coming SoonSupport the Channel: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/djprodigymixFollow DJ ProdigyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/djprodigymixTwitter: https://twitter.com/djprodigymixInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/djprodigymix/Spotify: DjprodigyItunes: DJProdigy℗ 2026 DJ Prodigy Music Group (PMG)#jahcure   #djprodigy  #reggae   #reggae2026   #reggaemix

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Mark is joined by Erik Tanouye (UCB, Old Yorkers) to talk about his first album, The California Raisins Sing the Hit Songs (1987). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It started out as a poem. Then it turned into a song. Then it became a background song for the movie “Beaches.” After various song covers at home and abroad, in 1988, Bette Midler made “Wind Beneath My Wings” a #1 hit in the USA. A year later, the song won Grammy Awards for both Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Here's my version. Chapters (00:00:09) - When You Were Simply Everything

It started out as a poem. Then it turned into a song. Then it became a background song for the movie “Beaches.” After various song covers at home and abroad, in 1988, Bette Midler made “Wind Beneath My Wings” a #1 hit in the USA. A year later, the song won Grammy Awards for both Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Here's my version. Chapters (00:00:09) - When You Were Simply Everything

You know you've made it in the music industry when "Weird Al" Yankovic requests to parody your song. "Weird Al" has spent more than four decades turning hit songs into time capsules that often outlive the originals. In a career that includes Grammy Awards, Platinum records, best-selling tours and the number one album decades. On this episode of the Really? no Really? Podcast, Jason and Peter sit down with Al and discuss his journey being a shy kid on the accordion to being the king of parody music. "Weird Al" has an extensive library of parodies that not only spans genres and decades, it's also a reflection on music history and culture ranging from Madonna to Michael Jackson to Nirvana to Coolio just to name a few. But not everyone has been on board for the "Weird Al" bump. Jimmy Page is a fan of Al's but wasn't crazy about a Led Zepplin polka. Al, Jason and Peter delve more into this. We'll also discuss how Al's career has taken some pretty wild and amazing turns from selling out venues like Carnegie Hall and Madison Square Garden to writing his own parody biopic and casting Daniel Radcliffe playing himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The RED-HOT NY Knicks have GOT to be frustrating for Rockets fans, wishing they did something similar..

LAST YEAR WE WERE RIGHT! Today on the Show, what are some luxuries in life that once you had it, you knew you were never going back? Also, WHAT YOU WISH YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT YOUR MOM! Plus, an ALL NEW WAR OF THE ROSES, and yet another CINDO DE DRINKO confession. YALL ARE CRAZY! P.S. Baby Noah was ON THE PRICE IS RIGHT TODAY! Be sure to watch his episode on Paramount+ and be tuned in MONDAY morning for a full story time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sad Strange Disappearance that Spawned a Hit SongBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

A wild one today with Olivia Oravits as we bounce from unbelievable headlines to the future of human connection. We start with a story that sounds completely made up—but isn't—after Buddhist monks were busted in a massive marijuana smuggling operation. If you can't trust a monk, who can you trust? Then we pivot into a deep (and surprisingly fun) dive into artificial intelligence. Olivia and I both created AI-generated songs—and honestly…they're pretty good. So what does that mean for musicians, creativity, and the future of entertainment? We also explore the rise of AI relationships. Are people really replacing human connection with machines—and where does that lead? At what point do you just skip it all and get a cat?

Iconic Aussie musician Alex Lloyd has opened up on the making of his albums, that hit song and the impact it continues to have.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet is quickly becoming one of the defining pop eras of the 2020s. After discussing Future Nostalgia in Part 1, this week we'll be providing our final thoughts on Future Nostalgia and begin comparing and contrasting Sabrina Carpenter's breakthrough with Katy Perry's Teenage Dream. In Part 2 of Vinyl Drop's first VS series, Keith Montena is joined by AJ Marks, host of Main Pod Girl and lead moderator at Reddit's Popheads, to break down Sabrina Carpenter's ascent. From the foundation laid by Emails I Can't Send to the breakout moment of Espresso, it became clear how her sound, humor, and image started to click and define this era. We discuss the rollout, the music, the history, and whether this album holds a candle to modern pop benchmarks like Future Nostalgia before going head to head with Teenage Dream in the bigger picture of pop longevity. Which album is the Teenage Dream of the 2020s? It all ends next Thursday with Part 3.

Chardonnay Pa'o is a Native-Hawaiian award-winning singer, songwriter from the west side of O'ahu. This Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-Winner is also a farmer and is redefining what it means to live rooted while chasing your dreams. She first caught people's attention wearing a coconut hat and putting an island twist on Adele's “Easy On Me,” with a version produced by Kapena that had people saying her voice was “so 'ono.”From there, she built a loyal following through her weekly #ChardonnaySunday performances online, leading to her breakout single “Hey” featuring Peni Dean, which went #1 on Hawaiʻi radio and earned her an Island Music Award nomination.Her hit “Stay Home” featuring past podcast guest Kuʻulei became a TikTok sensation in 2020, and she followed that up with her debut EP, featuring “Sweet Island Music,” which held the #1 spot all summer and earned her three Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award nominations and winning Instrumental Composition of the Year.In this episode we talk about her upbringing, growing up on a pig farm, her grandpa, the start of the music career, mental health, the recent Kona Low storms, upcoming music, and so much more. Enjoy!Buy our merch:

Ellen got to sit down with Musician, Songwriter, Composer and husband of the late, great Donna Summer, Bruce Sudano. We talked about his 32-year marriage to Ms. Summer, not only as her husband and the father of her 3 daughter, but his musical collaboration with her that garnered over 16 Hit Songs, sold over 150 million albums worldwide and led her to becoming an icon of the dance club world. A multi-talented musician who worked with Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire, amongst others, Bruce is still making and gracing the world with his many talents.  For more on Bruce's illustrious career go to: https://www.brucesudano.com/

Veteran CCM radio promoter Chris Hauser shares a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how songs actually make it onto the air, revealing the intense competition and industry strategy it takes to break a song. We'll also explore the tension between art and audience, and how a great song always finds its way in the end.

Join Sean Martin, executive producer and guitarist for The Quarantined, as he shares his incredible journey of using music as therapy for PTSD and mental health recovery. In this powerful conversation, Sean opens up about his combat experiences, temporary psychotic breakdown in 2012, and how he discovered that vocal breathing exercises from music school were identical to the anxiety management techniques taught in veteran clinics. Learn about Sean's unique approach to song writing through Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), where he transforms "hot thoughts" - the core issues identified during therapy - into powerful lyrics. Discover how his red Fender Show master guitar, which accompanied him to Iraq, plays a distinct role in creating layered rhythms versus lead tones in his music. Sean dives deep into the science behind music's healing properties, explaining how managing brain chemicals like adrenaline, serotonin, dopamine, and cortisol through creative expression helped him overcome trauma. He shares practical CBT techniques for identifying and processing traumatic thoughts, turning them into songs like "Aversion to Normality" and "Nemesis Friend of Mind." The discussion covers the challenges of the music industry, dealing with rejection, and maintaining mental health as an artist. Sean offers valuable insights on: Using music to process the five stages of grief The therapeutic value of long-form storytelling in songs Protecting your mental health from online criticism Finding gratitude and perspective during difficult times Creating boundaries while pursuing artistic passion Whether you're a musician, veteran, or someone interested in mental health and creative expression, this interview offers profound insights into the transformative power of music and the practical applications of therapy techniques in everyday life. Find The Quarantined at thequarantine.com and on all streaming platforms. This episode contains discussions of PTSD, therapy, and mental health recovery that may be helpful for anyone navigating their own healing journey.

2 Chainz pulls up to the Hook and it goes left early. He tells the story of getting cursed out by Melo during a run, breaks down his game, and why he still carries that competitive edge every time he steps on the court. From there, he gets into some of his best one liners, how they come together, and the mindset behind the way he talks and creates. He also opens up about a hit song he passed on and how he approaches decisions like that, plus what's been guiding him throughout his career. The conversation circles back to his new book The Voice In My Head Is God and how trusting that inner voice has shaped everything from trapping, to music, and business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would you do if police raided your home—and found nothing? One artist took that moment and turned it into something no one saw coming. In this wild What’s Trending story, a viral comeback, a courtroom battle, and a bold move collide in a way that’s got the internet buzzing. From unexpected legal drama to creative revenge, this story has everything: controversy, comedy, and a twist ending you won’t believe. Did he go too far… or was it genius? You can find every podcast we have, including the full show every weekday right here…➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com/podcasts The Jubal Show is everywhere, and also these places: Website ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/thejubalshow X/Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/thejubalshow Tiktok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.jubal.show Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/thejubalshow YouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@JubalFresh Support the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Way -  How A Disappearance Became A Hit SongBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

'I wrote the verses to fit into their idea of thinking they'd like to be back home'Dave chats to Leo Moran from The Saw Doctors about N17 featuring on Today FM's 100 Greatest Irish Songs.

Country songwriter Townes Van Zandt was an incredible talent who toiled in obscurity. Most of his albums never sold more than a few thousand copies. Like his idol, Hank Williams, he was willing to push aside everything to chase the muse – everything but the bottle. And like Hank Williams, Townes Van Zandt's legend would only grow greater after his death. This episode was originally published on January 23, 2025. To listen to Disgraceland ad free and get access to exclusive weekly bonus content and more, become a Disgraceland All Access member at ⁠⁠disgracelandpod.com/membership⁠⁠ Sign up for our newsletter and get the inside dirt on events, merch and other awesomeness - GET THE NEWSLETTER Follow Jake and DISGRACELAND: Instagram YouTube X (formerly Twitter) Facebook Fan Group TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Country songwriter Townes Van Zandt was an incredible talent who toiled in obscurity. Most of his albums never sold more than a few thousand copies. Like his idol, Hank Williams, he was willing to push aside everything to chase the muse – everything but the bottle. And like Hank Williams, Townes Van Zandt's legend would only grow greater after his death. This episode was originally published on January 23, 2025. To listen to Disgraceland ad free and get access to exclusive weekly bonus content and more, become a Disgraceland All Access member at ⁠⁠disgracelandpod.com/membership⁠⁠ Sign up for our newsletter and get the inside dirt on events, merch and other awesomeness - GET THE NEWSLETTER Follow Jake and DISGRACELAND: Instagram YouTube X (formerly Twitter)  Facebook Fan Group TikTok To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 155From Dirty Dancing to Barbie, we break down why iconic movie soundtrack hits have disappeared—and spotlight 5 new indie songs that absolutely don't suck. A deep dive into music, movies, culture, and discovery in the streaming age.Head to the Songs That Don't Suck website to check out this week's songs, join the Patreon (it's Free), and more. Be sure and like, review, and subscribe to the podcast where ever you may be listening, and if you want,  connect with Songs That Don't Suck on social media including ⁠⁠Instagram⁠,  BlueSky, and  Threads.

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Ain't Nobody's Fool

The Stranger Things documentary has created a lot of negative attention about the show. Pamela Anderson is mad at Seth Rogan. The new ‘Baywatch' TV show is having an open casting call. The internet has its first look at Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark) as Tomb Raider. Here's what you need to know about the NFL this weekend. Vinnie's got an update on the astronauts returning early from the ISS. AI is BS. Google Gemini can now talk to your other google apps, introducing Personal Intelligence.

We'd love to hear from you! Please send us a Text Message!One day, not so long ago, I was simply walking across my living room, when a thought hit me and stuck in my head that there was a wealthy elderly man sitting in his den playing a video board game that he had invented. The board game was somewhat magical and most complex. I stopped in my tracks and thought deeper. I realized that he was a God like figure and the board game was us, here on Planet Earth. We were the result of his invention. That was about it. I smiled and moved on across the room. But the notion stuck with me. I laughed at the thought and wrote it down on a slip of paper: Living In My Video Game.Perhaps several years later, here is the result of that pause in life.Theater of the Imagination is presented by Watchfire Music https://watchfiremusic.com/

The Billboard Hot 100 has been ranking the week's most popular music since 1958. The first song to top the chart was Ricky Nelson's Poor Little Fool. The most recent song to do so is Taylor Swift's The Fate of Ophelia. A lot has changed in the music industry between those two songs, not only in the types of songs that top the charts, but also in how they're promoted and how they're determined. A new book explores the statistics behind the Hot 100, and it's the focus of this episode of Stats + Stories with guest Chris Dalla Riva. Chris Dalla Riva is an analyst for the music streaming service Audiomack by day while spending his nights writing and recording music and writing about music for his newsletter Can't Get Much Higher.

Diving deep into the making of ABBA's iconic 1975 album with author Joe Matera. Released on April 21st, 1975, ABBA's breakthrough album was their self-titled third studio album. It cemented their global stardom with massive hits like "Mamma Mia," "SOS," and "I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do," becoming their blueprint for international pop domination. Purchase a copy of The Making of ABBA: The Story Behind The Band's Breakthrough 1975 AlbumVisit Joe Matera's websitePurchase a copy of 'Coffee In New York' by The Korgis featuring Joe Matera

If you fall short on sleep, can you really “catch up” the next night? Many people think so — but our bodies don't quite work that way. This episode begins with what science says about recovering from poor sleep and how to optimize deep sleep when your schedule gets disrupted. https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a40511210/deep-sleep/ What makes a song a hit? Trends, personal taste, timing, and luck all play a role — but today, technology shapes popular music more than ever. From how songs are created to how they spread, the path to a hit is constantly evolving. Chris Dalls Riva joins me to unpack it all. He's Senior Product Manager at Audiomack, a musician and writer, creator of the newsletter Can't Get Much Higher, and author of Uncharted Territory: What Numbers Tell Us About the Biggest Hit Songs and Ourselves. (https://amzn.to/4pODklu). All kinds of things can be explained by math – from the beauty of a rainbow to the incredible pattern of sunflower seeds to why we have some left-handed people but not too many. Joining me to drill into the numbers on all this is Eddie Woo. He is the head mathematics teacher at Cherrybrook Technology High School in Sydney, Australia. In 2012, he began recording his lessons and posting them on YouTube and created Wootube https://misterwootube.com/ which has more than 600,000 subscribers and over 33 million views. He's also author of It's a Numberful World: How Math Is Hiding Everywhere (https://amzn.to/3KOHPOb). There are 12 core workplace skills that shape how well we perform — and everyone has strengths and weaknesses across them. Understanding yours can make a big difference in how you work and how others work with you. Insights come from Chuck Martin, author of Smarts.(https://amzn.to/3KzlaWc) PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! INDEED: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Indeed.com/SOMETHING⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ right now! QUINCE: Give and get timeless holiday staples that last this season with Quince.  Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Quince.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! AG1: Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://DrinkAG1.com/SYSK ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a FREE Welcome Kit with an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D3 plus K2, when you first subscribe!  NOTION: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Notion brings all your notes, docs, and projects into one connected space that just works . It's seamless, flexible, powerful, and actually fun to use! Try Notion, now with Notion Agent, at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://notion.com/something⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PLANET VISIONARIES: In partnership with Rolex's Perpetual Planet Initiative, this… is Planet Visionaries. Listen or watch on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. SHOPIFY:  Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at⁠ https://Shopify.com/sysk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“O Happy Day!” is a gospel song by the Edwin Hawkins Singers that made it to the top of the charts during the late 60's and early 70's worldwide! Our current guest, Miss Lillie Knauls, with her radiant smile and festive hats, who herself has been used mightily by the Lord, was a singer in that choir, and explains the mysterious way that happened! She also became one of the singers featured on the Bill & Gloria Gaither Homecoming television program, videos, and tours!

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Welcome to a special edition of Takin’ A Walk with Buzz Knight! This episode kicks off Buzz’s Book Club week, where Buzz shares his top recommendations for new books about music that every music lover needs to read. In this fascinating conversation on the music history podcast Buzz Knight music sits down with author Chris Dalla Riva to explore his groundbreaking book “Uncharted Territory: What Numbers Tell Us About the Biggest Hit Songs and Ourselves.” Chris takes listeners on a data-driven journey through decades of chart-topping music, revealing surprising patterns and insights about what makes hit songs resonate with audiences across generations. Normally Takin A Walk finds the inside music stories but this episode takes us into a whole different analysis of american music. From analyzing the musical DNA of Billboard chart toppers to uncovering hidden trends in hit songs spanning from the 1960s to today, Chris Dalla Riva brings a fresh, analytical perspective to understanding popular music. His chart topping research challenges conventional wisdom about songwriting, production, and what truly makes a song connect with millions of listeners. Whether you’re a musician, music industry professional, or simply a fan who wants to understand why certain hit songs become cultural phenomena, this episode offers eye-opening revelations backed by hard data. Chris discusses everything from tempo and key signatures to lyrical themes and how the streaming era has transformed what we consider a “hit.” Tune in as Buzz and Chris dive deep into the science and art behind the music we love, making this essential listening for anyone curious about the mechanics of musical success. If this episode of Takin’ a Walk – Music History on Foot struck a chord with you, we invite you to keep the journey going by exploring the many other stories, conversations, and musical pathways waiting in our episode library. Every installment of the podcast opens a new door into the world of music—whether it’s a deep dive into a legendary artist’s creative process, a walk through the overlooked corners of music history, or a compelling conversation with the people who shape the soundtrack of our lives. There’s an entire universe of rhythm, narrative, nostalgia, discovery, and behind-the-scenes insight spread across our past episodes, each one crafted to make your next walk, drive, workout, or moment of downtime more meaningful, more memorable, and more connected to the music you love. So don’t stop here, take a few extra steps and check out the rest of the Takin’ a Walk – Music History on Foot catalog. The stories waiting for you are as timeless, surprising, and inspiring as the songs that have carried you through your life. Keep listening and discover your next favorite episodeSupport the show: https://takinawalk.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a special edition of Takin’ A Walk with Buzz Knight! This episode kicks off Buzz’s Book Club week, where Buzz shares his top recommendations for new books about music that every music lover needs to read. In this fascinating conversation on the music history podcast Buzz sits down with author Chris Dalla Riva to explore his groundbreaking book “Uncharted Territory: What Numbers Tell Us About the Biggest Hit Songs and Ourselves.” Chris takes listeners on a data-driven journey through decades of chart-topping music, revealing surprising patterns and insights about what makes hit songs resonate with audiences across generations. From analyzing the musical DNA of Billboard chart toppers to uncovering hidden trends in hit songs spanning from the 1960s to today, Chris Dalla Riva brings a fresh, analytical perspective to understanding popular music. His chart topping research challenges conventional wisdom about songwriting, production, and what truly makes a song connect with millions of listeners. Whether you’re a musician, music industry professional, or simply a fan who wants to understand why certain hit songs become cultural phenomena, this episode offers eye-opening revelations backed by hard data. Chris discusses everything from tempo and key signatures to lyrical themes and how the streaming era has transformed what we consider a “hit.” Tune in as Buzz and Chris dive deep into the science and art behind the music we love, making this essential listening for anyone curious about the mechanics of musical success. If this episode of Takin’ a Walk – Music History on Foot struck a chord with you, we invite you to keep the journey going by exploring the many other stories, conversations, and musical pathways waiting in our episode library. Every installment of the podcast opens a new door into the world of music—whether it’s a deep dive into a legendary artist’s creative process, a walk through the overlooked corners of music history, or a compelling conversation with the people who shape the soundtrack of our lives. There’s an entire universe of rhythm, narrative, nostalgia, discovery, and behind-the-scenes insight spread across our past episodes, each one crafted to make your next walk, drive, workout, or moment of downtime more meaningful, more memorable, and more connected to the music you love. So don’t stop here, take a few extra steps and check out the rest of the Takin’ a Walk – Music History on Foot catalog. The stories waiting for you are as timeless, surprising, and inspiring as the songs that have carried you through your life. Keep listening and discover your next favorite episodeSupport the show: https://musicsavedme.net/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're all about AI today. As AI-generated music tops US charts, a musician explains how he uses AI in the songwriting process. A fashion house explains how they use it to help sizing issues. And with the festive season approaching, there is a warning over its use in children's toys.Presenter: Shiona McCallum Producer: Imran Rahman-Jones Studio manager: Nolwenn Movallali(Image: Manon Dave wearing a baseball cap, a white T-shirt and jeans, sitting on a stage wearing a head mic. He is gesturing with his hands mid-sentence. Credit: Getty Images.)

These hit songs were supposed to be performed by someone else

The Disappearance Behind Fastball's Hit Song THE WAYBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Did you know Chantal Kreviazuk has written HIT SONGS for Drake, Pitbull, P!nk, Christina Aguilera and MORE!?!? On this very special LIVE episode, she is TELLING ALL in front of a studio audience! How did a night out end up at a recording studio with Drake? Who is the most difficult star she's ever worked with? Which song does she regret giving to another artist? And WILL SHE SING HER HITS LIVE?! (SPOILER ALERT: SHE WILL and she will give you CHILLS).Plus! After 29 years with her hunky husband Raine Maida, what has she learned about love? This episode COULD save your marriage ... or, fantasize about theirs. So enjoy this episode and FEEL THIS MOMENT!VICTORIA! Wanna be a part of the next Phone A Friend LIVE? JOIN JESSI AT THE OAK BAY BEACH HOTEL ON NOV.12TH! One Night Only! TICKETS COME WITH DRINKS AND FOOD AND SO MUCH ONE-ON-ONE TIME WITH JESSI! GET THEM HERE: https://bit.ly/4nFyAya Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Popular music history collides with data analytics, charts, and numbers in this insightful and surprising look at the greatest hits and musicians, fads, forgotten artists, and much more. Data analyst and musician Chris Dalla Riva reframes everything you thought you knew about music. Did you know that hit songs in the late 1950s were regularly about gruesome death? That a US vice president wrote a number one hit? That while TikTok has spawned countless hits, it's made artists more anonymous than ever before? That pop songs have shaped race relations in the United States? That the key change died around 2003? And that's just the beginning. Coupling hard data with engaging anecdotes, Uncharted Territory: What Numbers Tell Us about the Biggest Hit Songs and Ourselves (Bloomsbury, 2025) is both a takedown and celebration of popular music and provides new ways to think about your favorite songs, genres, and artists from the last 6 decades using unexpected statistics and playful visualizations. This entertaining history is filled with the most popular musicians of all time from The Beatles and The Bee Gees to Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, and beyond. Whether you danced the twist or the dougie at your senior prom, you're sure to never listen to music again in the same way. Chris Dalla Riva lives at the intersection of music and data. Playing in bands and recording music since his teenage years, Dalla Riva is currently a Senior Product Manager at Audiomack where he focuses on data analytics and personalization. Gregory McNiff is a Managing Director in the New York office of the Blueshirt Group, an IR firm focused on technology. Greg holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, an M. Litt. in Shakespeare Studies from the University of St. Andrews and a B.A. in Classical Languages from Columbia University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Popular music history collides with data analytics, charts, and numbers in this insightful and surprising look at the greatest hits and musicians, fads, forgotten artists, and much more. Data analyst and musician Chris Dalla Riva reframes everything you thought you knew about music. Did you know that hit songs in the late 1950s were regularly about gruesome death? That a US vice president wrote a number one hit? That while TikTok has spawned countless hits, it's made artists more anonymous than ever before? That pop songs have shaped race relations in the United States? That the key change died around 2003? And that's just the beginning. Coupling hard data with engaging anecdotes, Uncharted Territory: What Numbers Tell Us about the Biggest Hit Songs and Ourselves (Bloomsbury, 2025) is both a takedown and celebration of popular music and provides new ways to think about your favorite songs, genres, and artists from the last 6 decades using unexpected statistics and playful visualizations. This entertaining history is filled with the most popular musicians of all time from The Beatles and The Bee Gees to Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, and beyond. Whether you danced the twist or the dougie at your senior prom, you're sure to never listen to music again in the same way. Chris Dalla Riva lives at the intersection of music and data. Playing in bands and recording music since his teenage years, Dalla Riva is currently a Senior Product Manager at Audiomack where he focuses on data analytics and personalization. Gregory McNiff is a Managing Director in the New York office of the Blueshirt Group, an IR firm focused on technology. Greg holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, an M. Litt. in Shakespeare Studies from the University of St. Andrews and a B.A. in Classical Languages from Columbia University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

Lane McCray of La Bouche joins Kelly Alexander to share how the hit dance duo of himself and Melanie Thornton came to be back in the 90's. Lane also shares some rarely heard before stories about how their amazingly successful song “Be My Lover” was created and the meaning behind it. He also shares what it was like to lose Melanie after she passed away in a plane crash and why he had to step away from music for several years to regroup before coming back to continue her legacy through La Bouche. Lane talks about his musical influences, why the 90's is truly its own genre of music and why he would team up with Jennifer Hudson and Kelly Rowland on a remake of “Be My Lover.” If you've ever wanted to know what the ride was like for La Bouche during the 90's and what is happening with their music & performances today, this interview will answers those questions and much more. Enjoy the conversation and thank you for listening!

Send us a textJoin director and former child actor Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with the star of the musical CHESS and the hit song One Night in Bangkok!Murray discusses being the original singer in the concept album of Jesus Christ Superstar, starring in the musical CHESS created by Sir Tim Rice, and Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson of ABBA, appearing in the movie Sunday Bloody Sunday directed by John Schlessinger, & much more!Support the show

Send us a textJoin director and former child actor Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with the star of the musical CHESS and the hit song One Night in Bangkok!Murray discusses being the original singer in the concept album of Jesus Christ Superstar, starring in the musical CHESS created by Sir Tim Rice, and Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson of ABBA, appearing in the movie Sunday Bloody Sunday directed by John Schlessinger, & much more!Support the show

Music was always in Mike Chapman's blood. As a boy, he collected bottles at the Brisbane showgrounds and traded them for money, which he saved to buy his first guitar. In his career he has penned electrifying numbers for The Sweet, The Knack and Pat Benatar.In the history of '70s and '80s rock music, he is one of the least known, but most influential people.As a young man, he moved to the UK, hoping to become a rock and roll star.In the US, Mike produced Blondie's classic album, Parallel Lines, which sold more than 20 million copies.Mike continues to write and produce music all over the world.Further information2025 update: a documentary about Mike is in production, called ‘Simply the Best: The Mike Chapman Story'.Originally broadcast July 2011.Songs edited for podcast.Sunday Girl performed by BlondieHanging on the Telephone performed by BlondieBallroom Blitz performed by The SweetStumblin' In performed by Suzi Quatro and Chris NormanMy Sharona performed by The KnackStandout story – Brenda BlethynHear Richard's conversation with Brenda Blethyn.https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/conversations/stage-and-screen-actor-brenda-blethyn/7823938We have many people to thank for their work and support over the years, including our colleagues at ABC Local Radio, Radio National, and Radio Australia.Huge thanks to James O'Loughlin, Steve Cannane, Ann Jones, Ellen Fanning, David Bush, Cathy Van Extel, Scott Stephens, Steve Austin, Hamish Macdonald, Patrick Abboud, Wesley Enoch, Charlie King, Lisa Leong,  Sally Sara, Sana Qadar, Rudi Bremer, Tom Hall, Paul Penton, Robert Apolloni, Steve Fieldhouse, David White, Peter Scott, David Le May, Steven Tilley, Timothy Nicastri, Roi Huberman, Ellis Fitzpatrick, Emrys Cronin, Craig Tilmouth, Matt Hiley, Geoff Cavanagh, Michael Mason, Warwick Tiernan, James O'Brien, Judith Whelan, Jen Brennan, Cath Dwyer, Ben Latimer, Jess Radburn, Anthony Frangi, Justine Kelly, Monique Bowley, Eric George, Brigit Berger, Alison Barclay, Mateuse Pingol, Lilly Cooper, Jade Tully, Anna Priestland, Michaela Perske, Rebecca Levingston, Georgia Bateman, Renee Krosch, Joey Watson, Michael Dulaney, Jenna Koda, Cate Carrigan, Rebecca Armstrong, Rosa Ellen, Stef Collett, Nick King, Lisa Pellegrino, Sajarn Stow, Sinead Lee, Kim Lester, Evan Williams, Katie O'Neill, Eliza Kirsch, Tamar Cranswick, Rebecca McLaren, Michael Hartt, Fiona Purcell, Jen Leake, Michelle Ransom-Hughes, Alice Moldovan, Meggie Morris, Nicola Harrison, Kellie Riordan, Pam O'Brien and Carmel Rooney.  You can read all about the Conversations origin story on the ABC News website.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-03/richard-fidler-reflects-on-20-years-of-conversations/105495784This episode of Conversations touches on music, songwriting, simply the best, rock 'n' roll, albums, music producer, Nambour, Sunshine Coast, recording studios, Debbie Harry and top ten hit songs.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

Dissect's Cole Cuchna is joined by Curtiss King and King Green to draft their favorite songs from TDE artists across 4 categories: Hit Song, Deep Cut, Collab Track, and Personal Favorites. Listen to a playlist of their picks ⁠here⁠. TDE or Top Dawg Entertainment has been the most influential independent label of the 21st Century. After establishing themselves with core artists Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, and Schoolboy Q, they have continued their dominance with artists like SZA, Isaiah Rashad, Doechii, and most recently, Ray Vaughn. Season 13 will resume next week with “Count Me Out.” Host: Cole Cuchna Guests: Curtiss King, King Green Audio/Video Production: Kevin Pooler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steven Rinella talks with Luke Combs, Seth Morris, Chester Floyd, and Austin "Chilly" Chleborad. Topics discussed: The finer details of wild turkey management; how to lose listeners; how Steve has a song idea for Luke; nice vs. funny; when you don’t know if you’re gonna be alive long enough to fill a trash bag; the rules of pitch meetings; turkey numbers in the 90s; suppressing Turkey harvest; hating and boning out-of-state hunters; turkey DNA; parenthood and bandwidth; how Luke’s kids think he personally knows every famous person; cleaning up after yourself; the number of songs on a record; and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.